Librarian-Teen

Job Summary

At Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh we believe in the richness of diversity and we build community, enable learning, provide access and value people. Our vision is that through Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh the people of our region will develop the literacies and connections that support individual achievement and strengthen the power of the community.

About the Role

The Teen Librarian creates a continuum of service to inspire and facilitate lifelong learning by supporting the developmental needs of youth 11-19. The ideal candidate will understand teen brain development, have demonstrated a passion for and experience in community engagement, experience working collaboratively, and a history of serving teens and their families.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the Library Services Manager and other youth-serving staff to develop and execute the vision of Teen Services at CLP’s East Liberty
• Developing relationships with all teens in the community in order to fulfill their informational and recreational needs, which includes job readiness, readers’ advisory and more
• Working to develop, implement, evaluate, and promote teen-driven, project-based programs around Connected Learning models that are designed to increase teens’ literacy, technology, collaboration and community building skills, with a focus on digital media, STEM, and emerging technologies and programs of interest to teens
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with individuals and agencies serving teens and their families
• Welcoming customers and working to develop and build relationships with teens, caregivers and families within the Library and community
• Helping to fulfill customers’ informational and recreational needs by providing quality reference and readers advisory using print and electronic resources
• Providing high quality customer service to all customers in accordance with CLP’s Philosophy and Standards of Service
• Participating in system-wide initiatives, programs, service teams and project management
• Supporting location-wide partnerships
• Sharing best practices and empowering all location staff to connect with and serve teens to ensure a continuum of service
• Cultivating a timely and dynamic teen collection that is representative of the community’s needs in consultation with the Coordinator of Children’s & Teen Collections and the location’s Library Services Manager
• Managing the Teenspace, including space upkeep, equipment/supplies, behavior and creating engaging displays
• Assisting with these tasks at the branch level as needed
• Providing meaningful experiences for volunteers in service to teens and for teens who are volunteers
• Engaging in continuing education opportunities in order to develop and maintain job skills

Requirements

• MLS or MLIS from an ALA accredited school
• Previous experience working with teens in an urban setting is required
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal
• Possess strong leadership skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines, manage assignments and responsibilities effectively in a busy urban library with a diverse public and staff
• Outgoing, dynamic, and highly organized individual with a passion for working with teens and building relationships in the community
• Commitment to providing high quality customer service in accordance with CLP’s Philosophy of Service
• Previous experience planning, presenting, and evaluating programs for teens ages 11-19 years strongly preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to execute innovative library services to teens and families, especially in regard to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Understanding of the importance of family engagement and ability to develop and apply best practices in family engagement
• Familiarity with collection development best practices and ability to recognize current reading, viewing, and listening interests of teens
• Knowledge of current technologies, electronic resources and virtual services including social media
• Knowledge of media mentorship practices and ability to implement those practices
• Bilingual or multilingual a plus

Qualifications

• Valid PA Driver’s license or reliable transportation required

Skills

• MLS or MLIS from an ALA accredited school required
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal
• Possess strong leadership skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines, manage assignments and responsibilities effectively in a busy urban library with a diverse public and staff
• Outgoing, dynamic, and highly organized individual with a passion for working with teens and building relationships in the community
• Commitment to providing high quality customer service in accordance with CLP’s Philosophy of Service
• Previous experience planning, presenting, and evaluating programs for teens ages 11-19 years strongly preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to execute innovative library services to teens and families, especially in regard to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Understanding of the importance of family engagement and ability to develop and apply best practices in family engagement
• Familiarity with collection development best practices and ability to recognize current reading, viewing, and listening interests of teens
• Knowledge of current technologies, electronic resources and virtual services including social media
• Knowledge of media mentorship practices and ability to implement those practices
• Bilingual or multilingual a plus

Benefits

CLP offers a competitive compensation package including health insurance, retirement savings plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Pay

$24.00 per hour

Schedule

37.5 hours per week; days, evenings and weekends required

Contact Information

Hiring Supervisor: Evan Hrobak
Library Services Supervisor-Teens & Children Unit

Clearance Requirements

• PA State Criminal Background Check
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance
• FBI Fingerprint Criminal Records Check
• Mandated Reporter Training

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, disability status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, political affiliation or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.