Children’s/Teen Librarian – Lincoln Public Library, (Lincoln, MA)

Posted July 18, 2024

Lincoln Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Children’s/Teen Librarian to join our vibrant, warm Youth Services team! The Town of Lincoln values workforce diversity as it strengthens performance, integrity, trust, and partnerships with our staff, boards, committees, and community

Position Overview:

As our Children’s/Teen Librarian, you’ll play a vital role in supporting and engaging our young patrons, with a growing emphasis on teen services. Working under the supervision of our Co-Head of Youth Services Librarians, you’ll have the opportunity to develop creative programs, curate diverse collections, and foster a love of reading and learning in our community’s youth.

Key Responsibilities:

– Design and implement engaging programs for teens and children

– Maintain and develop the teen collection

– Provide reference and reader’s advisory service

– Conduct outreach to schools and community organizations

– Collaborate with teachers and school librarians

– Assist with management of Youth Services content on the library’s website and social media

Qualifications:

– Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science

– Experience in children’s or teen library services preferred

– Proficiency in social media and current technology

– Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Competitive benefits are included and the salary ranges from $31.98/hour to $40.53/hour in 9 steps.

Work Schedule:

37.5 hours per week  including one Saturday per month and at least one evening shift per week. This position requires flexibility to work some evenings and weekends to support youth programming.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter to Melissa Roderick, Director, Lincoln Public Library, at [email protected].