Head of Teen Services, Robbins Library, Arlington, MA
Posted May 21, 2018
HEAD OF TEEN SERVICES
The Robbins Library is seeking a full-time Head of Teen Services to be part of our innovative and dynamic library team.
The library system in Arlington consists of the Robbins Library (main) in the center and the Fox Branch Library in East Arlington. Library trustees and staff along with the Arlington Libraries Foundation are currently engaged in Reimagining Our Libraries, a project to prepare facilities for a new generation of library users.
Robbins Library is convenient to several MBTA bus lines, the Minuteman bike path, and a variety of great restaurants and shops.
Duties: Oversees teen services; maintains teen collections; organizes reserve collections for summer reading. Creates book displays, posters, flyers, articles and press releases to promote the collection and publicize library services. Updates library website, blog and related social media with teen programming information. Actively engages with Arlington schools’ staff and Arlington’s teen population in the development of teen programming and collections. Maintains current knowledge in teen services and the library field by attending professional conferences and workshops and regular review of professional literature.
Head of Teen Services is part of the Reference Desk evening and Saturday rotation, and may occasionally fill in at other times. They will assist patrons in using the library; respond to reference questions at our busy information desk; provide reader’s advisory service; troubleshoot copiers, printers, microfilm machines and computers.
Attends library Department Head meetings and works with library staff in the planning, development, implementation and coordination of new and/or existing activities involving teen programs; plans, recommends, and supervises various programs and policies to meet community needs and interests. Works under the general supervision of the Director of Libraries. Maintains records of activities and prepares monthly and periodic reports, including expenditures of library funds and donations.
Qualifications: MLS from an ALA-accredited institution is required; two years professional experience working with teens; experience running teen programs; knowledge of print and digital information sources including databases and ebooks; strong commitment to providing excellent customer service; skill in working with diverse members of the community; strong oral and written communication skills; creativity, flexibility, energy, and enthusiasm.
Arlington values diversity. We strongly encourage candidates of varied backgrounds, including people of color, persons with disabilities and others to apply.
35 hours/week, including evenings, Saturday rotation
Pay rate: $58,918 – $73,482
Open until: June 11, 2018
Apply: https://www.arlingtonma.gov/departments/human-resources/employment-opportunities