Youth Services Librarian

We seek a highly creative, tech savvy, innovative, energetic, positive individual who wants to join a team committed to providing excellent library services to teens and children in Somerville.

DUTIES

Reports to the Head of Teen Services

Plans, implements, and evaluates in-person and virtual programs of interest to teens, tweens, and children

Develops, selects, and maintains library collection of books, magazines, AV, and other materials for teens, tweens, and children as assigned

Provides prompt, courteous and direct assistance to all patrons with basic information regarding use of library materials, equipment, and services

Provides reader’s advisory, technology, and homework assistance

Promotes new and existing library collections, services, programs, and events to teens, tweens, and children through in-library displays and via print, web, and other social media

Engages in outreach to teachers, librarians, and other staff within area schools and community agencies/organizations serving teens, tweens, and children and attends city-sponsored events of interest to children, tweens, teens, and families

Attends continuing professional development activities, relevant to library services for teens, tweens, and children

Staffs the Teen and Children’s desks on a regular schedule, and covers other public desks as assigned

Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

MLS from an ALA accredited library school

Must enjoy working with teens, tweens, and children

Demonstrated social media experience

Ability to deal with the public effectively and pleasantly

Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively across all departments

Ability to perform basic troubleshooting of library technology

Must appreciate working with youth from diverse backgrounds

Ability to speak two or more languages a plus

Position open until filled.