Teen Services Librarian Jobs

The Lewis & Clark Library in Helena, MT seeks a full-time Teen Services Librarian. The Library is a hub of cultural, recreational and educational activity in Helena, the capital city of Montana. The first free public Library in Montana Territory, Lewis & Clark Library has strong roots and wide-spreading branches, including a Bookmobile. Our culture is collaborative, innovative, smart, and slightly obsessive about the role quality Library service plays in our community and the world.

The Teen Services Librarian position is responsible for strategic leadership, management, and planning responsibilities for Library-wide teen services. The Teen Services Librarian plans, organizes and maintains the Library’s young adult collection and develops and implements a wide variety of programming for young adults from middle school through high school. The role of Teen Services Librarian will be supported by a team of experienced, talented professionals working in an award-winning, challenging environment.

This role performs the following essential duties, among others:

• Selects teen materials in all formats.
• Plans, organizes, implements and evaluates system-wide programs and services for teens.
• Supervises and directs the work of designated Library Associates and volunteers.
• Develops and administers the Teen Services programming budget and the teen materials budget.
• Collaborates with schools and other agencies to serve young adults.
• Evaluates and maintains teen collection.
• Creates and maintains attractive teen areas which invite young adults to use teen collections and the Library space.
• Regularly staffs the Public Services Desk and Teen Space service counter.

To receive a copy of the full job description, request by emailing [email protected]. Please include the job title in the subject line.

Minimum Qualifications:

The education and experience considered necessary to perform these duties and responsibilities is typically acquired by earning an ALA-accredited Master’s in Library/Information Science (MLS/MLIS) with a minimum of one year of experience in relevant work, or within a closely related field, including supervision of staff.

A combination of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Genuine respect for teens and an ability to establish rapport with them.
• Thorough knowledge of teen literature, digital and multimedia materials and electronic resources.
• Excellent interpersonal/customer service skills; ability to be consistently pleasant, positive and responsive to a diverse public and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and work as part of a team.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment; including Office applications and library specific software.
• Highly self-motivated, flexible, energetic, creative, tech-savvy and patient.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize responsibilities to work independently or with others.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new software and equipment technologies.
• Knowledge of professional library practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of the social and emotional development of teens.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions.

• The work location is at the main Lewis and Clark Library branch in Helena, Montana.
• This position requires occasional overnight travel to annual conferences and workshops.
• The employee must occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20 pounds. Work is performed primarily in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet with a normal amount of noise and distractions expected in an office setting.

Benefits:

• Paid parking
• Eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay
• Membership in the State of Montana Public Employees Retirement System and Deferred Compensation Plan

Required backgrounds:

• Criminal History Check
• Driving History
• Sexual and Violent Offender

To Apply:

Please download and complete the Lewis and Clark Library Application, then submit your application packet and other required materials by coping this link https://wkf.ms/3KDruZi. A complete application packet will include the following items:

• Lewis and Clark Library Application (available on our website – www.lclibrary.org/jobs)
• Resume and cover letter

Applications must be received by September 4, 2023 to be considered for the first round of screenings. If a suitable candidate is found in that screening, no further consideration will be made of applications received after that date. For questions or assistance, contact cms[a]mt.net or 406-442-4934; reference the position title in your correspondence.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,104.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Dental insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Helena, MT 59601: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Related: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person