Librarian (Part-Time)

City of Wilsonville, OR; Wilsonville (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Wilsonville Library seeks a Librarian to join the Youth Services team, connecting children and families with literacy-centered experiences. You will help deliver programs, outreach, and collections that support Wilsonville’s diverse community.

Responsibilities include planning programs, delivering storytimes, building school partnerships, and providing reference and reader’s advisory services. A master’s in library science and relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library science and one year of experience providing professional library services.
• Experience with program development for children and families is preferred.
• Knowledge of reference services, reader’s advisory, and collection development.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver engaging programs for children and families.
• Present storytimes and interactive learning activities.
• Develop outreach with schools, caregivers, and community organizations.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Program planning

Education

Master’s degree in library science

Tools

Library management system (ILS)

Barcode/RFID scanners

Job description

Inspire a Lifetime Love of Reading and Learning

The City of Wilsonville Library is seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and community-focused Librarian to join our Youth Services team. This position plays a key role in connecting children, families, caregivers, and educators with engaging library experiences that foster literacy, curiosity, and lifelong learning. If you enjoy bringing stories to life, creating meaningful programs for children and families, building community partnerships, and helping young readers discover their next favorite book, we encourage you to apply. Working as part of an innovative and welcoming team, you'll help deliver dynamic programs, outreach services, and collections that support Wilsonville's diverse and growing community.

About Youth Services

The Wilsonville Library's Youth Services team provides programs, resources, and services that support children from birth through middle school and the adults who care for them. From storytimes and early literacy programming to school partnerships, summer reading initiatives, and collection development, Youth Services helps create positive and enriching experiences for young learners and their families.

What You'll Do

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver engaging programs for children and families.
• Present storytimes that may include singing, dancing, movement, and interactive learning.
• Build relationships with local schools, educators, caregivers, and community organizations.
• Conduct outreach visits to schools and community locations.
• Provide reference, reader's advisory, and technology assistance to library patrons.
• Help develop and maintain Youth Services collections.
• Promote programs and services through library communications, social media, and promotional materials.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support the Library's mission of lifelong learning and community engagement.

Successful candidates will bring

• A passion for working with children and families.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
• Creativity, initiative, and enthusiasm for library programming.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with community partners and colleagues.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• A commitment to equity, inclusion, and serving a diverse community.

Schedule - 26 hours per week (0.65 FTE)

Wednesday & Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Friday & Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Schedule may vary based on programming and operational needs.

Why Wilsonville?

At Wilsonville Library, we're passionate about helping children and families discover the joy of reading and learning. Our Youth Services team creates welcoming spaces, engaging programs, and meaningful connections that support every child's journey from early literacy to growing confidence, curiosity, and exploration. Join us in creating experiences that inspire young people to learn, imagine, and thrive.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides reference and reader’s advisory by interviewing customers to determine specific information needs, assisting with locating information and resources, and guiding reading and viewing choices based on interest. The Librarian supports customer use of technology as needed to access library resources and maintains awareness of public service demand to assist at service points when needed.
• Develops and delivers programming for groups of varied ages, producing or procuring supplies and props, performing or recruiting performers, coordinating onsite events, serving as a point of contact, and promoting programs via website content, social media postings, and print materials.
• Performs for groups as appropriate to program design.
• Conducts community outreach by establishing and cultivating partnerships with local schools, care facilities, and community groups, and visiting local facilities to promote library programming and services.
• Carries out collection development and maintenance by identifying and ordering materials using established selection and ordering tools, performing weeding of outdated or low-use materials, reordering replacements as needed, and assisting with development of collection policies that guide acquisitions and deselection.
• Provides direct public service at library desks, including reference transactions, reader’s advisory, and routine circulation activities such as customer registration, check-in and check-out of materials, placing holds, and monitoring desk volumes to ensure responsive service.
• Maintains a working knowledge of the library computing environment and the countywide library computer system, troubleshoots simple problems for the public, escalates technical issues appropriately, and reports unresolved problems to a supervisor.
• Contributes to the Library’s marketing by helping develop messages and promotional materials that communicate services and programs to the public across channels.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.

Customer Service Standards for Employees

These standards are to ensure the organization is focused on providing high quality service to the public and other employees. Employees are expected to meet these standards as part of their job responsibilities.

Communication

• Acknowledge customers when they enter a City facility by greeting them with a smile and positive tone of voice whether in person, on the phone or in email.
• Gather necessary information to assist the customer. Where possible, handle issues/questions/requests without transferring customer to someone else.
• Seek out answers to questions first; if unsuccessful provide name/contact information of someone who can assist.
• Listen, understand, and clarify to gain in depth understanding of the needs to ensure they are being met.
• Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner.
• Be positive and enthusiastic when speaking with customers.

Respect

• Be courteous and polite.
• Treat customers with dignity and respect.
• Understand customer's expectations and treat them as a priority.
• Actively listen and give customer undivided attention.
• Appreciate differing perspectives, opinions, and needs.
• Demonstrate integrity and build trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, and ethical behavior.

Responsiveness

• Provide prompt and reliable service.
• Respond to phone/email as soon as possible.
• Follow through in a timely manner on commitments made to customers and provide estimated timeline for completion.
• Change voicemail and email when out of office/unavailable and provide alternate contact person for customers.
• Demonstrate a "can-do" approach.
• Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions.

Education & Experience

A master’s degree in library science and one (1) year of experience providing related professional library services—or any equivalent combination of education and related experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the work.

Certification

May require a Notary Public Commission

Foreign language competency may be required for specific assignments and is highly desired.

Knowledge

• Principles and practices of public librarianship, including reference services, reader’s advisory, and collection development.
• Programming design and delivery for diverse audiences, including children, teens, and adults.
• Community engagement strategies and marketing principles for promoting library services.
• Subject specialties such as children’s literature, adult fiction and nonfiction, business resources, genealogy, local history, and digital media.
• Computer hardware and software used in library operations, including integrated library systems, digital resources, and standard office applications.
• Basic troubleshooting techniques for public computing environments and library technology.

Skills

• Advanced problem-solving and critical thinking to evaluate options and implement effective solutions.
• Strong organizational skills to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for interacting with patrons, staff, and community partners.
• Competence in building constructive and cooperative relationships with colleagues and external partners.
• Proficiency in using computers and systems to enter, retrieve, and process information accurately.

Abilities

• Present information clearly in group settings and one-on-one interactions.
• Work independently with minimal supervision and exercise sound judgment.
• Adapt services to meet the needs of a diverse community and interpret policies effectively.
• Perform or teach effectively for adults and children in program and instructional settings.
• Actively seek ways to assist patrons and maintain a high standard of customer service.

Work Environment

Work for this position is primarily performed in an indoor office setting with standard environmental controls, though occasional off-site visits may be required for outreach or community engagement. Shifts may vary based on programming schedules and business needs, and evening or weekend work may be necessary.

Physical Requirements

Frequent sitting and continuous use of computers and telephones, along with regular keyboarding and repetitive hand and wrist motions. The position also involves frequent walking and reaching, bending, stooping, and occasional lifting or carrying of up to forty (40) pounds to move materials or set up program spaces. The ability to handle and position equipment and supplies safely is essential.

Cognitive Functions

The work environment is fast-paced and characterized by frequent deadlines, interruptions, and complex decision-making. The Librarian is expected to work with minimal supervision, exercise independent judgment, and maintain professionalism while interacting with a diverse public and staff.

Tools/Equipment Used

Computers and library management systems (ILS); online research databases and digital collections; barcode or RFID scanners, printers, scanners, and copiers; book carts and shelving equipment; classification and cataloging tools; audiovisual equipment; self-checkout stations and assistive technology devices.