Employment Opportunities

Job Opportunities at Pontiac Free Library

 Part-time Youth Services Librarian

SUMMARY

The Youth Services Librarian develops and delivers engaging programs and services to meet the needs of children, teens, young adults, and families 

*The essential functions listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The mission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Essential Functions:

Provide excellent customer service to patrons

Develops, promotes, and implements a variety of programs and activities both inhouse and virtual to engage, children, teens and families

Responsible for organizing the children's, youth, and teen spaces

Selects and orders materials specific to children, youths, and teens

Stays up to date on trends in youth services librarianship

Organize and host events which include but are not limited to story times, author visits, summer reading programs, gaming events, etc.

Creation and update of webpage for children, teen, and families

Compiles statistics

Assisting children, teens, and families with the use of the library for information, which may include research, homework, technology, and book selection 

Coordinate outreach with local community programs and schools which may include in person visits

May also assist with the daily operation of the library in the absence of Circulation Staff

Works under the direction of the Library Director and may act as a supervisor in the absence of the Director

Flexible schedule- days, nights and weekends; 17.5 hrs per week 

EXPERIENCE:

Masters Degree in Library Science from an accredited institution

Two years of experience as a Youth Services Librarian and/or library experience

Computer and software skills, including Microsoft Suite

Experience supervising staff

Strong communications skills

Strong computer/technology skills

Ability to multi-task

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Tasks require the ability to exert light to moderate physical effort, which may 

include some lifting, carrying, pushing, reaching, stooping and/or pulling of objects and materials of light to moderate weight. Tasks may involve extended periods of time typing on a keyboard or workstation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

*This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Starting pay: $21/hr

Send resume and cover letter to Stacey Anter, pontiacfreelibrarydirector@gmail.com. 

Applications received by February 9, 2026 will receive first consideration.