PT Librarian - Teen Services

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

• 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.

Salary : $28 - $32