City of West Allis is hiring: PT Librarian - Teen Services in West Allis

Join Our Team as a Part-Time Teen Librarian! Are you energized by community connection and passionate about empowering young minds? The West Allis Public Library is looking for a Part-Time Teen Librarian who brings creativity, initiative, and a love for library services to every interaction. If you're ready to bring your passion for libraries to a role that values creativity, flexibility, and impact - we'd love to meet you What You'll Do: Design engaging teen programs that spark curiosity and foster a love of learning Promote library services through eye-catching materials and thoughtful outreach Provide expert reference support and lead library tours and orientations with confidence Collaborate across departments , occasionally supporting Adult Services initiatives What We're Looking For: A detail-oriented innovator with a flair for programming and outreach A confident communicator who thrives both behind the scenes and in front of a group A flexible team player who's excited to make a difference in the lives of teens and the broader community LIBRARY SERVICES AND PROGRAMMING RESPONSIBILITIES Provides expert reference services and Reader's Advisory to patrons across diverse interests and age groups Develops and maintains curated booklists and bibliographies to support community reading needs Designs, promotes, and delivers engaging library programs and events for all ages. Leads library tours and orientation sessions to familiarize patrons with system resources, facilities, and services Participates in the selection and acquisition of new books and materials based on community demand and collection development policies Reviews standard bibliographies and publishing sources to verify bibliographic details and recommend titles for purchase or donation Catalogs and classifies library materials using automated cataloging systems (e.g., OCLC), ensuring accurate and accessible records Demonstrates proficiency in utilizing library facilities, integrated library systems (ILS), and online databases for research and resource management QUALIFICATIONS Master's Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution. Recent professional experience in a library setting as a Librarian or Library Assistant is highly desirable. Demonstrated interest in and effective use of social media and marketing tools preferred. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Medical - The City covers 88% of the premium with HRA FREE dental insurance FREE life insurance Participate in Wisconsin's Retirement Fund, with the city contributing 6% annually. Holiday Pay (up to 9 days) Paid time off (12.5 days annually to start) Paid Training - We Invest in Our Employees! Opportunities for advancement Annual salary increases Student Loan Repayment Program Tuition Reimbursement Educational Bonuses - just for completing a certification/training done on the city's time! Federal Loan Forgiveness Paid Employee Recognition Programs Employee Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program Pet Insurance Employee Happy Hour And MORE.... #J-18808-Ljbffr