Library Services Manager jobs in Montana

The Lewis & Clark Library in Helena, MT seeks a full-time Teen Services Librarian. The Library is a hub of cultural, recreational and educational activity in Helena, the capital city of Montana. The first free public Library in Montana Territory, Lewis & Clark Library has strong roots and wide-spreading branches, including a Bookmobile. Our culture is collaborative, innovative, smart, and slightly obsessive about the role quality Library service plays in our community and the world.

The Teen Services Librarian position is responsible for strategic leadership, management, and planning responsibilities for Library-wide teen services. The Teen Services Librarian plans, organizes and maintains the Library’s young adult collection and develops and implements a wide variety of programming for young adults from middle school through high school. The role of Teen Services Librarian will be supported by a team of experienced, talented professionals working in an award-winning, challenging environment.

This role performs the following essential duties, among others:

• Plans, organizes, implements and evaluates system-wide programs and services for teens.
• Collaborates with schools and other agencies to serve young adults.
• Creates and maintains attractive teen areas which invite young adults to use teen collections and the Library space.
• Develops and administers the Teen Services programming budget and the teen materials budget.
• Selects teen materials in all formats.
• Evaluates and maintains teen collection.
• Regularly staffs the Public Services Desk and Teen Space service counter.
• Supervises and directs the work of designated Library Associates and volunteers.

To receive a copy of the full job description, request by emailing cms@mt.net. Please include the job title in the subject line.

Minimum Qualifications:

The education and experience considered necessary to perform these duties and responsibilities is typically acquired by earning an ALA-accredited Master’s in Library/Information Science (MLS/MLIS) with a minimum of one year of experience in relevant work, or within a closely related field, including supervision of staff.

A combination of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of teen literature, digital and multimedia materials and electronic resources.
• Genuine respect for teens and an ability to establish rapport with them.
• Knowledge of the social and emotional development of teens.
• Highly self-motivated, flexible, energetic, creative, tech-savvy and patient.
• Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment; including Office applications and library specific software.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new software and equipment technologies.
• Excellent interpersonal/customer service skills; ability to be consistently pleasant, positive and responsive to a diverse public and staff.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and work as part of a team.
• Knowledge of professional library practices and procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize responsibilities to work independently or with others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions.

• The work location is at the main Lewis and Clark Library branch in Helena, Montana.
• The employee must occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20 pounds. Work is performed primarily in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet with a normal amount of noise and distractions expected in an office setting.
• This position requires occasional overnight travel to annual conferences and workshops.

Benefits:

• Eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Membership in the State of Montana Public Employees Retirement System and Deferred Compensation Plan
• Vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay
• Paid parking

Required backgrounds:

• Criminal History Check
• Sexual and Violent Offender
• Driving History

To Apply:

Please download and complete the Lewis and Clark Library Application, then submit your application packet and other required materials by coping this link https://wkf.ms/3KDruZi. A complete application packet will include the following items:

• Resume and cover letter
• Lewis and Clark Library Application (available on our website – www.lclibrary.org/jobs)

Applications must be received by September 4, 2023 to be considered for the first round of screenings. If a suitable candidate is found in that screening, no further consideration will be made of applications received after that date. For questions or assistance, contact cms[a]mt.net or 406-442-4934; reference the position title in your correspondence.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,104.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Helena, MT 59601: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Related: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person