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Young Adult Librarian, Belmont Public Library, Belmont, MA

Posted March 31, 2017

The Belmont Public Library seeks a creative, enthusiastic individual to join the reference department as the Young Adult Librarian. The ideal candidate would enjoy manga, graphic novels, dystopian fantasies, spending time crafting, planning young adult events and working with new technologies. The ideal candidate would also be skilled in tracking down information and helping with homework and have a natural rapport with young adult patrons.

Plans, organizes and implements programs appropriate for and appealing to middle and high school students. Develops these programs in collaboration with the schools, other community groups, and other library staff. Seeks input from teens, parents, and others who work with teens to ensure library programs meet the needs of Belmont constituents. Uses social media, the Library’s website and print materials to publicize programs and expand the Library’s audience.

Provides instruction on information literacy and the use of Library resources and new technologies. Researches and selects materials for acquisition and weeding. Manages a budget for young adult materials and programs. Sets up and maintains furnishings, displays and collections that make the young adult room welcoming and comfortable for teens. Recruits, trains, supervises and develops projects for young adult volunteers. Maintains current knowledge of young adult literature and related library services and resources. As a member of the Reference Department, the Young Adult Librarian also assists patrons of all ages in using library resources and services. Other related duties as assigned.

Requires a Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited school with one year public library experience in young adult programs or reference and working knowledge of library work principles and practices, young adult programs and literature, and library resources and information, or any combination of education and experience.

This position is part of the Belmont Librarian’s Association union. Appointment to this position is contingent on satisfactory results of a pre-employment physical exam, drug screening and CORI background check. The hourly pay range is $27.0194 – $32.3918 and includes a full benefit package with four weeks of vacation. Resumes with the Required Town of Belmont Application accepted at the HR Department, 455 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA 02478 or [email protected] or fax 617-993-2741 by the closing date of April 21, 2017. EOE.

Application Process

All applicants are required to complete a Town application form, available from the Town’s website, www.belmont-ma.gov, by emailing [email protected], calling (617) 993-2740 or by visiting the Human Resources Department at the Belmont Town Hall. Applicants may attach resumes to the Town application form as additional information but cannot use this in lieu of completing the required form.

All full-time and some part-time employees will need to complete a pre-employment physical and drug-screening examination. Both full-time and part-time positions require a CORI criminal background screening. The Town reserves the right to modify the application deadline and/or accept applications after the deadline in order to best serve the interest of the community.

After the submission deadline, the Human Resources Department and a review committee will review all completed applications and will select the most highly-qualified respondents for interviews. The Town will acknowledge receipt of completed applications that it receives and will only further contact individuals who the Town selects to interview.

Individuals who need accommodations in order to participate in this process should contact the Town’s Human Resources Department. Please address all questions regarding the Town’s hiring process to:

Human Resources Department
Town of Belmont
455 Concord Avenue
Belmont, Massachusetts 02478
(617) 993-2740
[email protected]

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The purpose of this position is to plan and implement programs and services for young adults to encourage their library use and reading, and provide professional and reference librarian and information services to patrons. The work is performed under the supervision of the Coordinator of Public Services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

  • Plans, organizes and implements young adult programs coordinating with external groups and organizations as needed. Assists the Coordinator of Public Services in developing goals, policies and procedures for young adult programs.
  • Responsible for developing and maintaining young adult materials collection; researches and selects materials for acquisition and weeding.
  • Develops, oversees and administers young adult collection and program budget.
  • Collaborates with schools and other agencies, and advocates for young adults in developing programs and services. Coordinates young adult collection development and programming with school staff and school curricula/assignments.
  • Develops, oversees and conducts young adult programming such as summer reading, library tours and homework support. Sets up and maintains young adult rooms; creates displays; selects furnishings.
  • Promotes department events/activities; prepares promotional materials, announcements, brochures, press releases and related materials.
  • Recruits, trains, supervise and develops projects for young adult volunteers.
  • Receives and evaluates requests for information. Searches databases to fine information; advises readers regarding appropriate materials; interprets and applies library policies and procedures; instructs patrons in the use of library equipment and information technology including online catalog and databases, Internet, CD-ROMS and others; assists patrons in selecting materials, with bibliographic searches and related matters; processes interlibrary loan and network requests.
  • Maintains current knowledge of young adult literature and related library programs and services, reference materials, research methods, online databases and Internet use. Maintains knowledge of technology developments and general library automation and electronic services provided through library networks and information services.
  • Participates in ongoing training for library technology and trends.
  • Troubleshoots minor problems with computers and printers.
  • Represents the library to other agencies, groups and organizations. Attends and participates in network committees, library meetings and other meetings.
  • Prepares reports and compiles statistics regarding young adult programs/services.
  • May set up and maintain web site.
  • Sets up and maintains young adult room.
  • Makes administrative and operational decisions in the absence of the Library Director and department heads.
  • Monitors patron behavior in the library.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited school with one-year public library experience in young adult programs or reference and working knowledge of library work principles and practices, young adult programs and literature, and library resources and information.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to perform mid-level data analysis including the ability to audit, deduce, assess, conclude and appraise. Requires discretion in determining and referencing such to established criteria to define consequences and develop alternatives.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to persuade, convince, influence, train and monitor others, in favor of a desired outcome and to provide customer service. Requires the ability to act as a lead person. Requires the ability to communicate orally and in writing with patrons, library staff, teachers, volunteers, school administrators and community groups.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate a variety of library and office equipment such as computer terminal, typewriter, telephone, fax machine, calculator/adding machine, computer printer, microfilm reader/printer and photocopier.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a variety of advisory data and information such as book reviews, study guides, newsletters, sales materials/catalogs, meeting minutes/agendas, reference materials, databases, long-range plans, computer software operating manuals, policies procedures and guidelines.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; calculate percentages, and decimals; and may require the ability to utilize principles of fractions and/or interpret graphs.

Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems such as leading, teaching, planning and coordinating. Ability to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to problem resolution.

Situational Reasoning:

Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the direction, control and planning of an entire program or multiple programs.

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