Teen Services Manager, Cary Memorial Library, Lexington, MA

Can you recognize a porg? Do you know how to find the location of Summoner’s Rift? Do you have Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington’s Death Day circled on your calendar? How up to date are you on current meme meta? Does a room full of more than 50 teens put you on your “A Game”? If so, then come join our team!

Cary Memorial Library is seeking a creative, forward thinking, and energetic person to join our team as a full-time Teen Services Manager (Librarian II) in the Youth Services Department. As the 6th busiest library in the Commonwealth, Cary Memorial Library works hard to be at the forefront of library services and offers many opportunities to explore innovative programs, partnerships, and library services. The Youth Services Department works as a strong team, playing to the strengths and skills of our members. Youth Services Librarians are expected to push their knowledge and comfort zones to stay current with the needs and interests of the community. We celebrate the diversity of our community through our programming and our collections. We are a busy and energetic department with an enthusiastic service population from toddlers to teens.

As part of a busy, service-oriented environment, the Teen Services Manager oversees all aspects of services for patrons in grades 6 – 12, including collection development and collection maintenance, reader’s advisory, programming, outreach, and the management of the Library’s recently constructed Teen Room. The Teen Room is the after school hub for teens in town and will often have 50 teens present after school, with more than 100 teens present on school early release days. The Teen Services Manager serves as second in command for the Youth Service Department and is responsible for the scheduling of all youth services service desks. The Teen Services Manager supervises one full-time Library Technician, and oversees all library staff who work shifts on the Teen Room Service Desk during their shifts. This position is a part of the Library’s Leadership Team.

If you are interested in joining a wonderful, collegial staff and serving a great library-friendly community, we would very much like to meet you.

We’re looking for an experienced and dedicated professional with:

• ALA accredited Master’s Degree in Library Science is required 
• Two (2) years experience working with teens in a library setting;  minimum two (2) years supervisory experience
• An interest in trying new things and the ability to embrace the changing nature of library work
• Self-motivated team player who has a genuine respect for and interest in working with teenagers
• Must demonstrate a respect for diversity and promote inclusive services
• Must demonstrate attention to detail as well as the ability to multi-task and remain focused despite frequent interruptions  
• Experience using Sierra software is preferred, although we will consider candidates with experience using other automated library systems

This is a full-time position with a 37 hours/week schedule including one evening/week and one Saturday/month. Additional nights and weekends as needed for programs. 

$29.11 – $34.75 hourly, commensurate with experience, plus an excellent benefits package

Open until filled, but priority will be given to applications in by 3/9/2018

Preference given to applications received before 5pm on Friday, March 9, 2018. To apply send a resume, letter of application, and three references to Andrea Morrison, Office Manager, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA  02420([email protected]).  EO/AAE