Youth Services Librarian, Hollis Social Library, (Hollis, NH)

Posted June 18, 2024

Job Title: Youth Services Librarian

Library: Hollis Social Library, Hollis, NH

Full Job description: Available on our website at https://www.hollislibrary.org/get-involved/employment-opportunities/

Job Description:

Responsible for the implementation and supervision of all children’s and young adult library services, programs, and collections. Requires the consistent exercise of discretion and judgement regarding collection development, programming, and library policies and procedures. 

Essential Functions of the Job:

·         Develops and implements storytimes, programs, workshops, classes, and community outreach to meet the reading and educational interests of the community and further the mission of the library. Programs and events take place in the library and out in the community.

·         Serves as a professional library resource by recommending children’s and young adult library materials in all formats to library patrons and community groups; provides leadership and trains staff in children’s and young adult library materials recommendations, trends in reading and publishing, and community reading and learning interests.

·         Provides outreach to and develops partnerships with educational institutions and educators, homeschoolers, and community organizations serving youth and families. Focuses on aligning and connecting library services with the youth and families served by those organizations and institutions.

·         Builds and maintains relationships in the community with individuals and organizations to develop library partnerships that meet community needs. Speaks publicly to groups about the library and its services and resources.

·         Teaches community members and staff how to effectively use library resources and technologies.

·         Develops and maintains a physical and digital collection that anticipates and meets the needs of children and young adults, ensuring it is diverse, current and relevant. Actively seeks feedback from the public and staff and routinely conducts collection maintenance.

·         Prepares materials to publicize the services, programs, and resources for children and young adults including but not limited to: library displays, social media posts, flyers, signage, and website content.

·         Monitors the conditions of the children’s and young adult areas as well as the behavior of children and young adults in the library.

·         Provides professional library service, including information, research services and circulation functions, in person, over the phone and digitally.

·         Participates with colleagues in cross-functional teams to accomplish goals and objectives. Attends professional conferences and seeks opportunities for professional development.

Minimum requirements

·         Preferred: Master’s Degree in Library Science, or commensurate experience, and a minimum of 3 years responsible experience as a professional librarian in youth services, including one year in a supervisory capacity.

·         Required: Bachelor’s Degree in library or education field.

Benefits: Full benefits package including vacation; sick time; health care; dental; NH State retirement plan.

Salary: $45,700-$52,000 (Commensurate with Experience), Nonexempt, Salaried

Hours of Work: Fulltime (40hrs/wk). Includes 1 night/week and at least 1 Saturday/month.

How to Apply

How to submit an application/resume: Please send a resume, cover letter, and 3 references to Hollis Social Library, PO Box 659, Hollis, NH 04039, or email Tanya Griffith at [email protected] 

Closing Date: July 13, 2024