Young Adult Services Librarian, Pelham Public Library, Pelham, NH
Posted July 20, 2018
Young Adult Services Librarian, Pelham Public Library, Pelham, NH
The Pelham Public Library in Pelham, NH (pop. 12, 897) seeks an energetic Young Adult Services Librarian to join our team. The duties for this full-time position include collection development, community outreach, and program development focusing on youth 12-18 years old. Additional duties include covering a public service desk one night per week and weekend hours on a rotation.
A Masters in Library Science and a minimum of two years of professional library experience is required. Specialized education, training or experience may be substituted for part of the educational requirement. Experience with WordPress, Canva, and Instagram a plus.
Position overview:
- Initiates, plans, and conducts a variety of programs and activities to encourage the use of the library by young adults between the ages of 12 and 18, including but not limited to films and unique events, reading clubs, and school and community outreach
- Promotes programs through social media, creating flyers and sending press releases to area schools, media, and town message board
- Experience editing and maintaining webpages
- Knowledge of recreational and educational needs of young adults
- Ability to translate young adult needs and interests into effective library services and programs
- Ability to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for Young Adults and all patrons at the library
- Knowledge of and interest in current trends in library services for young adults and young adult literature and other materials for youth
- Knowledge of standard library procedures, current information technology, especially social media, and database search capabilities
- Takes a leadership role in developing an effective and productive teen advisory group (TAG)
- Maintains a creative and engaging space for teens by creating interactive bulletin boards and book displays monthly
- Reports to the Head of Children’s Services.
- Liaison, along with Children’s and Emerging Tech Librarians, to Pelham schools
Salary range is $40,000-$49,000 with excellent Town benefits package.
Open until filled.
Please submit application, resume, cover letter, and 3 professional references to [email protected].
Applications can be found at: https://www.pelhamweb.com/sites/pelhamnh/files/file/file/2016-06-06_town_of_pelham_employment_application.pdf