COMMUNITY LIBRARIAN – TEEN SERVICES
PERMANENT (35 hours per week)
Youth Services Division
Stanley A. Milner Library 

Great Library, Great City!  The Edmonton Public Library is looking for an outgoing and enthusiastic Community Librarian in Teen Services who has a passion for making a difference in our community!
 
Do you thrive on working with teens and delivering excellent customer service?  Are you excited about planning and delivering services in collaboration with diverse communities?  Are you comfortable in community spaces and meeting new people outside traditional library settings? 
 
Under the direction of the Youth Services Division Manager, you will be actively involved in planning, promoting and delivering library services to teens.  You will be responsible for front-line customer service, within and beyond the walls of the library, to customers from a wide range of cultural, economic, social and educational backgrounds.  You will be active in community engagement (including outreach and community consultation), assessment activities, staff training and coaching, and collection promotion.  You will provide leadership in the provision of teen services.
 
Qualifications
Minimum academic requirement is a Masters of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited library school.  Two years of related experience in a public library, serving a diverse clientele, is essential.  Experience working with teens in a public library setting is preferred.  A passion for community and customer service is essential, as is the ability to work effectively outside of traditional library activities and settings and the capacity to adapt readily to shifting priorities and new service directions.  Superior interpersonal, communication, presentation and collaboration skills are essential.  Personal commitment to the Canadian Library Association Position Statements on Intellectual Freedom and on Diversity and Inclusion is essential.  A working knowledge of a language other than English is an asset.  Must have the ability to travel throughout the community and to work varied shifts including evenings and weekends.
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NOTE:  Candidates that do not meet the two year professional librarian work experience qualification may be considered at a lower pay band.
 
Hours of Work:       35 hours per week – varied schedules
 
Pay                   $31.28 - $39.92 per hour   ($57,147 - $72,936 per year) 

To apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter describing your interest in this opportunity quoting Job Posting # 107-10 to jobs@epl.ca       For further information on this posting, contact the Human Resource Services Division at (780) 442-1375. Only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.