Youth Services Librarian

Job Number:

- J0525-0677
- Job Title:

- Youth Services Librarian (RFT)
- Job Type:

- Regular Full-Time
- Employment Group:

- CUPE Inside
- Date Posted:

- May 14, 2025
- Closing Date:

- May 29, 2025
- Job Category:

- Library
- Branch/Location Office:

- Library
- City:

- Port Moody
- Province / State:

- British Columbia
- Salary Range:

- $41.35 - $44.48/Hour

The Port Moody Public Library is seeking a creative and energetic Youth Services Librarian with a passion for service to children, teens, and families. Reporting to the Programs & Youth Services Coordinator, you will support the early literacy needs of preschoolers and engage school-age children and teens in ways that are meaningful to them. This includes: providing reference and readers’ advisory services; planning, coordinating and delivering a wide variety of programs and outreach activities; and selecting and maintaining relevant library collections in various formats.

This is a regular full-time position. Hours will include evenings. It is anticipated this will be a Monday to Friday position.

Port Moody Public Library is a one-branch library system that serves a community of approximately 35,000 residents. Located 30 minutes east of Vancouver on the picturesque Burrard Inlet, the library is within walking distance from the Sky Train, seaside parks, mountain trails, the recreation center, and shopping centers. The Port Moody Public Library strives to be a welcoming and safe space for the community and is known for its dedication to customer service.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide reference and reader’s advisory services for all ages, with a focus on youth.
- Plan, promote, and present creative and innovative library programs for children, teens, and adults.
- Participate in materials selection and maintenance of library collections for youth.
- Create resources in various formats to foster reading, literacy and lifelong learning and discovery in youth.
- Conduct outreach visits to schools and community groups, and build relationships to establish a basis for community-led projects and activities.
- Work collaboratively to develop partnerships and plan services that are responsive to community needs.

Essential Qualifications:

- Master’s degree in Library & Information Science (MLIS/MLS) from an accredited program including specialized course work in the area of children’s and teen literature, services and programs. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Two years of recent, relevant experience including experience working and programming in a public library setting.
- Experience providing information and readers’ advisory services for children and their caregivers, as well as for teens and adults.
- Ability to plan, promote and present creative and innovative library programs for children and teens.
- Knowledge of early literacy theory, and an ability to integrate this theory into practice. Understanding of teen culture and psychology.
- Knowledge of public library collections in all formats, with a depth of knowledge in literature and other resources for children and teens. Familiarity with collection development principles.
- Knowledge of library information technology as it applies to public libraries in general, and to the delivery of youth services, in particular. Ability to integrate technology into service delivery.
- Ability to train individuals and groups.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent customer service skills including the ability to deal with challenging patrons.
- Ability to manage projects and to handle multiple and competing priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a team member and to work collaboratively with others to improve services.
- Leadership and supervision skills.
- Valid BC driver’s license.

The City of Port Moody strives to be an employer of choice and offers an excellent benefits package as well as professional development opportunities.