Youth Services Librarian

Job Overview
Under the general direction of the Director of Library Services and Library Manager, manages the Youth Services Department of the library. Performs a variety of professional librarian duties, including designing and implementing high-interest and engaging programs, providing information and assistance to children, teens, and their parents/caregivers, performing reference and readers’ advisory services, offering technology support and instruction, and building partnerships with community organizations. The position also contributes to library-wide planning and service delivery to support the Library’s mission and strategic goals.

What you’ll do

• Plan, organize, present, and evaluate a wide variety of programs for youth (ages 0‑18), such as story times, after‑school events, STEAM, and summer reading programs.
• Select, evaluate, acquire, and maintain youth materials in all formats to reflect community needs and current trends.
• Build relationships with schools, homeschool groups, childcare providers, and community organizations; conduct outreach events to promote library services.
• Develop promotional materials and displays, and manage youth‑related web and social media content.
• Provide readers’ advisory, reference, and technology assistance to youth and caregivers.
• Collect and analyze data on program attendance and usage; prepare statistical and narrative reports.
• Supervise and train youth services assistants, volunteers, and interns.
• Assist in preparing and managing the youth services budget; seek grants or external funding where possible.
• Participate in library‑wide and youth services planning, projects, and initiatives.
• Assist with special projects and programs as needed.
• Serve as manager on duty as assigned; assist with circulation and policy enforcement.
• Stay informed of trends in youth and teen literature and programming; attend professional workshops and conferences.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of modern public library practices and procedures, including cataloging, filing systems, reference materials, publishers, authors, and publishing trends.
• Advanced knowledge of youth and teen literature, current trends, and practices in a public library setting.
• Advanced knowledge of program planning and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to correctly interpret, explain, and apply city and departmental practices, procedures, laws, rules, operations, regulations, and policies.
• A comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field, with the use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization.
• Ability to allocate and utilize limited resources cost-effectively.
• Ability to effectively delegate, direct and supervise staff in a proactive, appropriate, and productive manner.
• Ability to regularly interact with others and exchange and receive information, providing effective and tactful customer service, and work independently with a high level of discretion.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, which includes managing documents and issues appropriately.
• Advanced ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias, to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions, and measurement and to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.
• Advanced ability to interact with the public and coworkers in a professional and congenial manner.
• Advanced ability to be organized and have efficient management of time and deadlines.
• Knowledge, skill, and ability to utilize telephones, fax machines, computers, and applicable software daily.
• Advanced skill level in data entry and preparing accurate reports.
• Advanced ability to communicate in a clear, effective, and concise manner, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow instructions, safety practices, and perform work accurately and thoroughly, which requires performing multiple tasks simultaneously under time pressures and deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Comprehensive knowledge of cataloging procedures.
• Comprehensive knowledge of child development.
• Advanced ability to interact with children, teens, and families.
• Ability to write and maintain records and reports.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Library Sciences from an accredited college or university is required.

Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a library, educational or related setting, including a strong commitment to customer service and community engagement is required. The ability to communicate in Spanish (Bilingual) preferred, but not required.

Licenses and /or Certifications

Valid Class C Texas Driver’s License with acceptable driving record required. Ability to travel locally for outreach, off-site programs or alternative location is required.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Receives direction from the Director of Library Services and the Library Manager. Exercises supervision of assigned staff, volunteers and inters.

About us
As part of our organization, you will contribute to enriching lives through access to information and resources. We believe in the power of libraries as community hubs that foster connection, learning, and growth for everyone involved! Join us in making a meaningful impact!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $51,000.00 - $56,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program

Work Location: In person

Salary : $51,000 - $56,000