Part-time Young Adult Librarian - New Milford Public Library

Job Title: Part-time Young Adult Librarian

Employment Type: Part-time

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 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, Manga, 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

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

Compensation: Hourly salary $34-$36

To apply:

Email a resume, cover letter, and professional references to director@newmilford.bccls.org

Website: https://www.newmilford.njlibraries.org/

MLS required: Yes, an MLS is required.

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