Youth Services Supervisor & Creative Lab Librarian

SLC Public Library; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Salt Lake City Public Library in Salt Lake City seeks a Supervisory Librarian of a Department/Branch to lead the department and support the Manager in daily operations, focusing on employee and patron experiences, plus administrative tasks.

You will supervise staff and volunteers, provide reference and readers' advisory services, and deliver youth-focused programs, while collaborating across teams to meet community needs.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Master's Degree in Library and Information Science and supervisory experience; equivalent education/experience considered.
• Enthusiasm to work with the public and strong customer service foundation.
• Ability to work under stress and adapt to emergencies.
• Working knowledge of Windows, Google Workspace, Internet Explorer, Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Adobe Reader.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with teamwork and negotiation abilities.
• Experience with ethnically and economically diverse groups.
• Understanding of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging.
• Experience leading a workgroup or task force.
• Experience mentoring employees or volunteers.
• Commitment to maintaining professional knowledge through journals, webinars, or conferences.
• Ability to work days, evenings, and weekends as scheduled.
• Must have transportation if travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and supervision of department staff; schedule creation and backfilling vacancies; Librarian-in-Charge as scheduled.
• Deliver high-quality customer service to patrons and assist with reference, inquiries, and technology use.
• Plan and deliver library programs and lead activities in the Creative Lab.
• Participate in committees and task forces aligning with strategic goals.
• Operate and maintain Creative Lab equipment and assist IT with daily operations.
• Provide reference and readers' advisory services and stay current with library resources and trends.
• Create and maintain displays using library materials and graphics.
• Foster positive relationships with staff, patrons, volunteers, vendors, and partners.
• Use de-escalation techniques to resolve conflicts and ensure safety.
• Train staff on service, outreach, and policy; mentor colleagues.
• Lead or support substantial library projects with cross-team collaboration.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Master's Degree in Library and Information Science

Tools

Windows

Google Workspace

Internet Explorer

Google Chrome

Mozilla Firefox

Adobe Reader

Job description

Salt Lake City Public Library in Salt Lake City seeks a Supervisory Librarian of a Department/Branch to lead the department and support the Manager in daily operations, focusing on employee and patron experiences, plus administrative tasks.

You will supervise staff and volunteers, provide reference and readers' advisory services, and deliver youth-focused programs, while collaborating across teams to meet community needs.