City of West Allis, WI
PT Librarian - Teen Services
City of West Allis, WI, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244
Salary:
$28.23 - $32.38 Hourly Location :
West Allis, WI Job Type:
Permanent part time Job Number:
2025-00364 Department:
Library Opening Date:
11/24/2025
Description 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 Key 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 Benefits include: Time off Bank with the ability to accrue up to 25 days in one year to be used at your discretion with management approval; nine (9) paid holidays; eligibility for health insurance the first of the month following thirty (30) days of service with choice of a PPO Plan or High Deductible Health Plan (with optional participation in a Health Savings Account) - both plans are contributory and cover the employee and his/her family; fully paid dental insurance covering the employee and his/her family, with eligibility the first of the first of the month following thirty (30) days of service; a dual pension system comprised of the Wisconsin Retirement Fund* and Federal Social Security (both of which are contributory); a fully paid Life Insurance Program* with coverage in the amount of the employee's annual salary adjusted to the next highest one thousand dollars, with the option for additional coverage; an educational reimbursement plan for the pursuit of job related courses including personal and professional training opportunities and professional organization memberships; voluntary benefit programs consisting of vision, Flexible Spending Benefits for Dependent Care and Medical Reimbursement, Section 457: Deferred Compensation, Treasury Direct Payroll Savings Plan for Savings Bonds, and other various benefits including, but not limited to, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Wellness Program, Armed Services Reserve Training, and Federal Loan Program. For more detailed benefit information click here.
*The Wisconsin Retirement Fund and Life Insurance Program benefits are provided according to plan guidelines of the State of Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds. 01
What interests you about working in a library, especially with teens? 02
If you could plan a fun event or program for teens at the library, what would it be? 03
What kinds of books, games, or activities do you think teens enjoy most? 04
What skills or strengths do you have that would help you in this role? (e.g., communication, organization, creativity) 05
What are your salary expectations? Required Question
$28.23 - $32.38 Hourly Location :
West Allis, WI Job Type:
Permanent part time Job Number:
2025-00364 Department:
Library Opening Date:
11/24/2025
Description 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 Key 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 Benefits include: Time off Bank with the ability to accrue up to 25 days in one year to be used at your discretion with management approval; nine (9) paid holidays; eligibility for health insurance the first of the month following thirty (30) days of service with choice of a PPO Plan or High Deductible Health Plan (with optional participation in a Health Savings Account) - both plans are contributory and cover the employee and his/her family; fully paid dental insurance covering the employee and his/her family, with eligibility the first of the first of the month following thirty (30) days of service; a dual pension system comprised of the Wisconsin Retirement Fund* and Federal Social Security (both of which are contributory); a fully paid Life Insurance Program* with coverage in the amount of the employee's annual salary adjusted to the next highest one thousand dollars, with the option for additional coverage; an educational reimbursement plan for the pursuit of job related courses including personal and professional training opportunities and professional organization memberships; voluntary benefit programs consisting of vision, Flexible Spending Benefits for Dependent Care and Medical Reimbursement, Section 457: Deferred Compensation, Treasury Direct Payroll Savings Plan for Savings Bonds, and other various benefits including, but not limited to, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Wellness Program, Armed Services Reserve Training, and Federal Loan Program. For more detailed benefit information click here.
*The Wisconsin Retirement Fund and Life Insurance Program benefits are provided according to plan guidelines of the State of Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds. 01
What interests you about working in a library, especially with teens? 02
If you could plan a fun event or program for teens at the library, what would it be? 03
What kinds of books, games, or activities do you think teens enjoy most? 04
What skills or strengths do you have that would help you in this role? (e.g., communication, organization, creativity) 05
What are your salary expectations? Required Question