• Department: Pinnacle Branch
• Weekly Hours: 40 hours per week (Full-Time)
• Hiring Range: 22.90-27.60 per hour, DOE 
• Benefits: Eligible for Full-Time Benefits 
• Application Deadline: Wednesday, July 22nd 2026 at 5:00 pm
• Targeted Position Start-Date: August 2026

Position Summary

The Youth Services Librarian performs a variety of professional librarian duties at library facilities and in the community, upholding the District’s mission, values, and service philosophy. This position develops, designs, implements, and evaluates library programs, events, and services; primarily focused on engaging children and teens ages 0-18, their families, caregivers, and educators.

Librarians at the Meridian Library District actively engage in building connections with diverse community organizations and leaders to foster awareness and engagement with library services.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential

Project Management

The Youth Services Librarian uses principles of project management to spearhead library initiatives that align with the Meridian Library District’s strategic goals and are responsive to community needs. Leads and actively participates in District committees. Works collaboratively with staff from across the District in various departments and positions to support library initiatives; supports clear communication between library administration, management teams, committees, and library staff.

Partnerships, Programs, and Community Engagement

The Youth Services Librarian researches, develops, and implements new and innovative initiatives, programs, community events, and library services to generate measurable learning outcomes,

interest, and enjoyment for the community. Designs programs and events primarily focused on

engaging children and teens ages 0-18, their families, caregivers, and educators while adhering to

the District’s strategic priorities and budget allocations. Working with the Branch Manager,

coordinates with outside presenters and community partners, negotiates presenter contracts,

experiments with new ideas or concepts, and collaboratively works with library staff across the

District to implement ideas. Continuously evaluates library programs and services to make

improvements based on patron, community, and management feedback. Is engaged in

professional activities through associations, committees, or other organizations outside of the

Meridian Library District. Establishes and maintains community partnerships and provides

embedded library service to organizations within the Meridian community.

Customer Service

The Youth Services Librarian provides excellent customer service, makes customer focused decisions based on library policies and procedures, and resolves patron concerns in a positive, friendly manner. Drawing upon advanced knowledge of library resources and practices, provides a variety of library services including circulation, informational and reference assistance, readers’ advisory, and technology help to a variety of patrons from diverse backgrounds, professions, and ages. Facilitates access to the library collection and services, providing reference interviews to advise patrons about library materials, resources, and technology equipment. Actively promotes respect for diversity and creates an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful library atmosphere.

Research and Reporting

The Youth Services Librarian is well-versed in public library trends and practices; a wide range of materials, authors, and library resources for children and teens ages 0-18; childhood and brain development; current events and community interests. Maintains an advanced knowledge through regular review of professional literature, market research, and continuing education opportunities. May present, to library administration and the Library Board of Trustees, at conferences or to other community partners. Maintains accurate records, collects statistics, tracks library program performance measures, and prepares reports related to library services and events as requested by administration. Maintains public calendars to ensure room availability and

program promotion.

Operations

The Youth Services Librarian performs duties required of daily library branch operations. Performs circulation duties including issuing cards, checking materials in and out, reserving books, and collecting fees. Maintains confidentiality of patron information. Answers phones and responds to digital inquiries. Promotes library collections, services, and programs. Leads and develops staff training. May act as person in charge in the absence of a supervisor or manager. Drives and rides in all library vehicles for delivery or outreach purposes.

Marginal

Drives library vehicles, which may include bookmobile and sprinter vehicles, to provide library programs and services to patrons within the Meridian Library District’s boundaries.

May work with and/or direct the work of volunteers in providing library services. Supports the general state and appearance of library collections and shelves. Assists with creating appropriate and appealing collection displays. May apply for outside grants and sponsorships for supplemental funding as authorized by library administration. Participates in committee groups as assigned by the District to demonstrate our commitment to a culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and professional development.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Proficient with standard office applications (including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace),

online library automation system, and online searching. Understands the role of technology in

providing library services and is proficient in that technology. Ability to learn and adapt to new

software and equipment technologies. Has a desire to continuously learn and develop personal

skills, experience, understanding, and knowledge.

Provides exemplary customer service and embodies the values of the District. Has excellent

interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with people,

including volunteers and coworkers, of all ages, from diverse backgrounds. Has a desire to work in

a public service role, builds and maintains working relationships with individuals at all levels of the

library, and fosters positive partnerships with outside organizations.

Understands the principles of project management in libraries. Experienced in creating and

administering surveys and other evaluation tools to establish, measure, and evaluate program

outcomes.

Must be able to work alone at a location and be able to juggle multiple priorities. This position

requires persuading or gaining cooperation and acceptance of ideas and/or the resolution and

negotiation of conflicts.

Advanced knowledge of youth and brain development, public school programs, and children’s and

teen literature.

Experience

1-3 years of professional library experience with program or event planning and evaluation

experience.

Education

Master of Library Science (MLS) or Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an

American Library Association (ALA) accredited institution, enrolled or completed; or equivalent

combination of education and experience in a related field.

Training, Licenses, or Certifications

Valid driver’s license in good standing or the ability to obtain one.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual, preferably Spanish-English or Russian-English.

Knowledge and experience researching community development. Experience providing needs

assessments and service analysis.

Experience providing early literacy services in a library or community setting.

Experience at a public library working with schools, childcare providers, and after school programs.

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements

This position requires the employee to routinely sit, stand, walk, crouch or squat, and perform

manual dexterity movements; constantly see, hear, listen, and speak clearly; occasionally kneel,

crawl, balance, twist/turn; seldom climb. This position also requires the employee to reach at,

above, and below shoulder height; lift, carry, and grasp objects weighing 25-50 pounds and

push/pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Mental Requirements

This position requires the employee to read, write, perform clerical duties, comprehend and use

perception, perform alphabetical and numerical sorting/filing, and perform basic math. Requires

independence in decision-making and a comfort level with autonomy.

Technology, Equipment, and Devices

This position requires the employee to regularly operate and exhibit proficiency with computers

and commonly used office software, library systems and databases, email and cloud

environments. This position requires the employee to operate and occasionally troubleshoot

general office equipment and other new consumer technologies.

This position requires operation of a vehicle on behalf of the District, which may include a

bookmobile or sprinter.

Work Environment

This position requires the employee to be subjected to repetition, working alone, working

remotely, working around others including community partners and volunteers, verbal and

face-to-face contact; inside and outside environments which may include extreme weather

conditions, dust, odors, mist, gasses, or other airborne matter; mechanical equipment and moving

parts; working in community facilities and may be exposed to uneven walkways and door sills at

those facilities and ice in parking lots and sidewalks.

Expected Hours and Location of Work

This position requires the employee to work a varied schedule, including days, evenings, and

weekends (Saturday and Sunday). Position schedule and work location are subject to change at

the discretion of management to support business needs. This position works a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week.

Expected Travel

This position requires routine travel between Meridian Library District locations and community

events within the Lynx Library Consortium boundaries; limited travel for training and conferences.

Disclaimers: The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all

responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of

this job.

Meridian Library District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring and employment practices are done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability. In addition, preference in employment may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

Adopted by the Meridian Library Board of Trustees 12/01/2014

Reviewed and Board Approved 1/22/2026