Librarian I – Youth Services, Somerville Public Library, (Somerville, MA)

Posted August 1, 2023

We seek a highly creative, tech savvy, innovative, energetic, positive individual who wants to join a team committed to providing excellent library services to teens and children in Somerville.

DUTIES:

Reports to the Head of Teen Services

Plans, implements, and evaluates in-person and virtual programs of interest to teens, tweens, and children
Develops, selects, and maintains library collection of books, magazines, AV, and other materials for teens, tweens, and children as assigned
Provides prompt, courteous and direct assistance to all patrons with basic information regarding use of library materials, equipment, and services
Provides reader’s advisory, technology, and homework assistance
Promotes new and existing library collections, services, programs, and events to teens, tweens, and children through in-library displays and via print, web, and other social media
Engages in outreach to teachers, librarians, and other staff within area schools and community agencies/organizations serving teens, tweens, and children and attends city-sponsored events of interest to children, tweens, teens, and families
Attends continuing professional development activities, relevant to library services for teens, tweens, and children
Staffs the Teen and Children’s desks on a regular schedule, and covers other public desks as assigned
Performs other duties as assigned

How to Apply

For more information and to apply, go to the following: https://cityofsomerville.applytojob.com/apply/vYgDuKUgET/Librarian-I-Youth-Services