Part-time Young Adult Librarian - New Milford Public Library

Job Description:

Position
Summary

The
Part-time Young Adult Librarian will bring energy and creativity to expanding
services for teens ages 13–18. This position will build a dynamic young adult
collection, lead the teen volunteer program, and design fun, engaging programs
that connect with today’s teens. The ideal candidate is approachable,
enthusiastic, and passionate about making the library a welcoming and inspiring
space for young people. Along with teen-focused work, the librarian will also
provide reference support to adults, teens, and occasionally children. We’re
looking for a team player who can spark excitement and encourage teens to see
the library as a place for them.

Key
Responsibilities:

• Maintain a
      regular schedule at the reference desk, answering questions across various
      levels of complexity in person, by
      email, and on the phone.
• Instruct patrons in the use of library software,
  databases, and online services.
• Collection development of the Young Adult collection,
  including: Fiction, Graphic Novels, Video Games, and other areas as assigned.
• Develop a consistent Young Adult program schedule for ages
  13-18.
• Supervise Teen Volunteer program in collaboration with
  the Children’s Librarian to meet the needs of both departments.
• Provide outreach services to New Milford Public Schools
  and other relevant groups.
• Maintain accurate records of reference transactions,
  programming attendance, and other statistics as required.
• Attend
  professional development trainings, stay informed of library trends, and BCCLS
  updates.
• Works 18-24 hours per week, including one evening a
  week and one Saturday a month.
• Perform
  other tasks as assigned to support the library’s mission and operations.

Qualifications

• Master's in Library Science is Required
• Experience working with young adults (ages 13-18) or demonstrated
  interest in working with the age group. 

Application link or email address: director@newmilford.bccls.org

Salary range or hourly wage: $34-$36 per hour

MLS required: Yes, an MLS is required.

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