Part-Time Young Adult Librarian, Elizabeth Tabor Library, (Marion, MA)
Posted September 1, 2026
Description
The part time Young Adult Librarian will provide a full range of library services to the patrons of the Elizabeth Taber Library, with a focus on tweens and teens. Specific services will include programming, collection development, and readers advisory.
Responsibilities
The YA librarian is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive programming schedule for the benefit of tweens and teens, including evening and weekend activities.
Other responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Provides general circulation desk duties
- Engages with makerspace and provides makerspace training to all interested patrons -Manages teen volunteer program including recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers –
- Lends support to our children’s department when needed for programming and department planning -Maintains an engaging and safe environment for children and teens
- Develops, organizes, and maintains young adult collections. Analyzes collections for development needs. Reads, reviews, and select books and other material for purchase
- Advocates for youth and youth services with schools and other community agencies and provides community outreach to serve youth.
- Attends professional library conferences, seminars and network committees; reads professional literature; attends and participates in staff meeting discussions.
- Compiles, reviews, and interprets statistical data regarding use of youth services. Prepares regular management reports for review by the director.
- Participates in all aspects of the library’s planning process to represent and support youth services.
- Develops Young Adult Summer Reading Program, including reading programs and active programming elements
Qualifications
MLIS or equivalent experience preferred, experience planning and implementing youth programming preferred.
Hours and Compensation
This is a part time position, 16-18 hours a week including at least one evening a week, and occasional Saturdays. The starting salary is $20/hour.
How to Apply
Please submit a resume and cover letter to the library’s Executive Director, Kayla King, at [email protected].