Employment
Full-time Librarian for Youth and Teen Services
About the Library
The Whitefish Bay Public Library connects people, inspires a love of learning, and provides access to ideas, information, and resources. We serve an engaged, family-centered community and are proud to be ranked #1 in Milwaukee County for circulation of youth materials per resident, reflecting strong community engagement with our youth and teen services.
Position Overview
The Whitefish Bay Public Library is seeking a full-time Librarian for youth and teen services, with occasional cross-departmental support in Adult Services. This position plays an active role in delivering high-quality library service to children, teens, and families through reference service, programming, collection development, and technology support.
This role is ideal for a librarian who is energized by program development, enjoys connecting with young people, and is excited to create engaging, responsive experiences that reflect community interests and emerging trends in youth services.
Who We Are Looking For
- A librarian who brings experience and enthusiasm for:
- Serving children, teens, and families with warmth and intention
- Working with children, teens, and families
- Planning, delivering, and supporting engaging youth and teen programs, especially storytimes
- Providing welcoming, inclusive, and service-oriented reference and reader’s advisory services
- Thriving in a fast-paced, sometimes noisy environment while managing multiple priorities
- Supporting youth and/or teen collection development and maintenance
- Creating engaging displays, booklists, and reader guides
- Assisting with cataloging and processing library materials
- Supporting patrons with basic technology and computer questions
- Exploring trends in youth and teen services, literacy, and digital engagement
- Learning and adapting to new technologies, tools, and platforms
- Supporting daily library operations and assisting with additional services as assigned
- Working both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Supplemental Information:
Schedule & Compensation
- 40 hours per week; typically, one evening per week and one weekend per month. Additional evenings and weekends as needed due to programs, vacation/sick coverage for other staff
- Starting hourly wage:
- MLIS $24.00+, depending on experience
- Graduating with MLIS within 12 months $18.00+, depending on experience
- Six-month probationary period
- As a department of the Village of Whitefish Bay, the Library offers an excellent benefits package including
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
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