Youth Services Librarian

Youth Services Librarian

Salary

$62,370.00 Annually

Location

Juneau

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202600956

Department

Juneau Public Libraries

Opening Date

07/16/2026

Closing Date

8/24/2026 4:30 PM Alaska

Position Number

202020

Bargaining Unit

Unrepresented

Pay Range

16

Hours Per Week

37.5 (Exempt from Overtime)

Telework Availability

Not Available

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Description

The City and Borough of Juneau, Public Libraries is looking for someone to join our team as the Youth Services Librarian.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking applicants who have exceptional customer service skills, a passion for books and learning, strong computer skills, and an interest in promoting library services to children of all ages and their families.

The ideal candidate for this position possesses:

• Strong customer service skills.
• Experience supervising a variety of professional positions.
• Strong computer skills.
• Interest in assisting patrons of all ages, interests, and abilities.
• The ability to plan and implement a wide variety of events and programs.
• The ability to work effectively with internal and external colleagues.
• The ability to take initiative.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attendance, reliability and dependability.
• Strong attention to detail.

WHAT IS IT LIKE TO WORK ON OUR TEAM

The Juneau Public Libraries are the open door to exploration and lifelong learning, providing free access to shared resources and programs that entertain, enlighten, and educate. The Juneau Public Libraries are dedicated to serving our community. We provide exceptional customer service and use discretion and tact when interacting with library visitors.

In this position you will receive a competitive salary package that includes the opportunity for regular pay increases, 13 paid holidays a year, an excellent health insurance program that includes medical, dental, vision, and orthodontia care options, paid leave and retirement credit through PERS (Public Employees' Retirement System).

We value the health and well-being of our employees. The CBJ provides free parking, paid time off for parent-teacher conferences, the ability to participate in a robust wellness program that includes discounts to CBJ recreational centers and local fitness programs, free bi-annual health screenings, free flu shots, free classes, challenges and webinars on healthy living to assist you with achieving work/life balance.

WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION

The Juneau Public Libraries have three locations: the Downtown Juneau Public Library (located atop the Marine Parking Garage on the waterfront), the Mendenhall Valley Public Library (located in Dimond Park), and the Douglas Public Library (located in the Douglas Community Building, a shared facility with the Fire Department). Library staff offices are located at the Downtown Library. The libraries are open 7 days a week, excluding CBJ holidays.

This position works Monday - Friday with weekly evening and occasional weekend shifts. Staffs evening and weekend programs and events.

Typical Responsibilities

The Youth Services Librarian coordinates youth services throughout the Juneau Public Library system, with local schools, and other groups and agencies that serve youth in Juneau.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Regular shifts and occasional relief shifts on public service desks.
• Planning and presenting library programs for children including story times, class visits, and the Summer Reading Program.
• Serving as liaison with school librarians, public and private school teachers, daycare providers, and other groups and agencies concerned with youth in Juneau.
• Participating in reading-related community activities including presenting workshops to parents and teachers.
• Scheduling, promoting, and conducting public library story times at all library branches.
• Scheduling library visits by pre-school and other youth groups.
• Planning, presenting, promoting and conducting special programs for children such as shows, contests, exhibits, and visiting authors and illustrators.
• Preparing or assigning preparation of promotional flyers, posters, calendars and public service announcements.
• Participating in system wide management team and maintaining current knowledge of trends and developments in the library field.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Master of Library Science, Master of Library & Information Science, or equivalent degree from an American Library Association accredited program.

SUBSTITUTION: A Bachelors degree including some course work in library or information science, media services, or a closely related field; AND one (1) year of experience as a Librarian.

Experience:

The preferred candidate will have recent MLS/MLIS coursework or experience in the use and organization of electronic information.

Other:

A valid Driver's License required at time of appointment and for continued employment.

AND

Employee MUST have access to reliable personal transportation to transport self to all library branches.

Supplemental Information

HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFO

Hiring Manager: Catherine Melville

Phone Number: (907) 586-0443

Email: Catherine.Melville@juneau.org

Please read the below information carefully to ensure your application submission meets all submittal requirements.

Education

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your education in your application, and you may be required to provide transcripts.

Work Experience

If you are using work experience to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your work experience in the application.

If your application does not support minimum qualifications, you may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

Application Assistance

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EEO Statement

The City & Borough of Juneau complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call (907) 586-5250 or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973, or correspond with the Department of Human Resources & Risk Management at employment@juneau.gov or 155 Heritage Way, Juneau, AK 99801. The City and Borough of Juneau is an equal opportunity employer.

Careers with the City & Borough of Juneau offer Many Benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the City & Borough of Juneau. Actual benefits received may differ based on position type and will be prorated for other than full time work.

Incumbents of Part-time Limited, Eaglecrest Limited, Short-term Temporary, Emergency and Intern positions are not eligible for the benefits described below.

Insurance Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental

• No cost employee only plan available

• Employer paid Basic Life insurance--$10,000 for employee, spouse & dependents

• Additional optional coverage available

• Travel protection & financial services offered as part of the Life Insurance coverage

• Optional group-based insurance premiums for

• Term life with Accidental Death and Dismemberment (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)

• Short-term Disability

• Accident Insurance

• Critical Illness Insurance

• Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• Pet Insurance

• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

• Employees are eligible for an employer funded Dependent Care Account (DCA) up to $5000.00 following 1 year of actively working.

Retirement Benefits

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program, depending on your date of hire

• Option to enroll in the City & Borough of Juneau's Deferred Compensation Program with MissionSquare

• Employer match available for participating PERS Tier IV employees

• Note: The Defined Contribution Plan & Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

For more information on health, retirement and optional benefits for eligible employees visit: Benefits - City and Borough of Juneau

Paid Leave and Holidays

• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served

• 21 days of PL within first year of employment

• Personal leave includes Sick leave

• Thirteen paid holidays a year

• Six weeks Paid Parental Leave (to eligible employees)

Employee Wellness Program

The Employee Wellness Program assists employees in making choices that support their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. The program provides:

• An opportunity to earn a health insurance premium discount of $1300 per year
• An Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Pass Discounts to local and CBJ recreation facilities
• Health related webinars
• Office Ergonomic Assessments

For more information on the Employee Wellness Program visit Wellness Program - City and Borough of Juneau.

Additional Perks

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
• Parking passes or bus passes provided for employees working in the downtown offices
• Free passes to Parks & Recreation field house, ice arena, and swimming pools

01

Do you have a Master of Library Science (MLS), Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS), or an equivalent degree from a graduate library program accredited by the American Library Association?

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of full time professional supervisory experience do you have?

• None
• 0 - 12 months
• 1 - 3 years
• 3+ years

03

Have you worked in a supervisory capacity in a library environment?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you available to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, holidays and varying shifts?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City & Borough of Juneau

Address 155 Heritage Way

Juneau, Alaska, 99801

Phone 907-586-5250

Website http://Juneau.gov