Young Adult/Reference Librarian, Chelmsford Public Library, Chelmsford, MA

Posted November 3, 2014

Pay Rate: Starting pay will be $22.75 

Hours: 20 hour per week position (including most afternoons, one evening per week, and six hours every other Saturday) 

Duties: This position will focus primarily on serving the local teen community, as well as work some shifts at both the Reference and Children’s desks.  The candidate should enjoy interacting with patrons of all ages (but especially teens and tweens), and be proficient with technology and social media.  An excellent knowledge of young adult fiction and non-fiction is required, as well as the ability to handle readers advisory and collection development.  The successful candidate will be responsible for teen programming, collaborating with the Childrens Department on the Teen Volunteer Program, growing relationships with the middle and high schools, and developing new initiatives in response to changes in the community.

Qualifications: MLS or MLS candidate preferred; bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a related field; experience working with teens, tweens, and adults required.  Candidates must have an enthusiastic knowledge of young adult literature.

Application: Submit applications to Library Director Becky Herrmann at [email protected], or mail to Chelmsford Public Library, 25 Boston Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824. Open until filled but applications received by November 17th will be given priority.

The Chelmsford Federation of Teachers, Local 3669, represents this position.

Town of Chelmsford is an EEO/AA Employer.