Staff Librarian, Teen Services, G.A.R. Memorial Library, West Newbury, MA
Posted September 29, 2017
VACANCY : Staff Librarian for Teen Services
G.A.R. Memorial Library, West Newbury
Job Description: The Teen Services Staff Librarian is responsible for planning, developing, promoting, and providing services to Teens (ages 12-18).
The G.A.R. Memorial Library seeks a creative, enthusiastic individual for the position of Staff Librarian for Teen Services. In addition to circulation, reference, and reader’s advisory, other duties may include:
- Creating an environment that attracts and invites Teens to use the space
- Managing Teen collections: selecting, purchasing, weeding, different media and formats
- Overseeing and facilitating the Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
- Applying technologies to library programs (Examples: 3D pens, Chatzy)
- Overseeing a pilot program training students to be pages
- Working closely with Children’s Librarian on collaborative programs and services for Tweens (ages 10-12)
- Assisting with Library publicity (Example: Twitter)
- Managing DVD collections
- Performing any other tasks as requested
Schedule: 28 hours per week – afternoons, evenings, some Saturdays. Other hours as needed to fill in for vacations, etc.
Qualifications: College graduate. Experience working with Teens, accuracy, organization, sense of humor, ability to think outside the box, good team member, and service-orientation; computer literacy and knowledge of SirsiDynix ILS; dependability and flexibility with regard to hours. Must be able to kneel, bend, use step stools and carry heavy loads.
Salary: $19.00 to 20.40 per hour. Benefits (health insurance, vacation, retirement) (A/A EOE)
To apply: Priority consideration for applications received by 10/10/17, open until filled. Email resume and a compelling cover letter when you apply to:
Susan C. Babb, Director
G.A.R. Memorial Library
490 Main Street
West Newbury, MA 01985
Fax: 978-363-1105
Email: [email protected]