Part-Time YA Librarian: Teens Programs & Makerspace

Library Jobline; Marion (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Elizabeth Taber Library is seeking a part-time Young Adult Librarian to provide a full range of library services to tweens and teens, including programming, collection development, and readers advisory.

The role focuses on planning a comprehensive YA programming schedule, including evening and weekend activities, and collaboration with schools and community organizations. MLIS or equivalent experience preferred; 16-18 hours weekly with at least one evening. Starting salary is $20/hour.

Qualifications

• Plan, organize, implement, and maintain a programming schedule for tweens and teens.
• Develop and maintain Young Adult collections; read and select titles for purchase.
• Lend support to children’s department for programming and planning.
• Advocate for youth services with schools and community agencies; provide outreach.
• Analyze statistics on youth services and prepare management reports.
• Attend professional library conferences and staff meetings.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, implement, and maintain a comprehensive YA programming schedule, including evenings/weekends.
• Engage with the makerspace and provide makerspace training.
• Support the children’s department for programming and planning.
• Maintain a welcoming and safe environment for youth.
• Develop and curate Young Adult Summer Reading programs.

Skills

Program planning

Readers advisory

Collection development

Community outreach

Data reporting

MakerSpace training

Education

MLIS or equivalent experience

Job description

Elizabeth Taber Library is seeking a part-time Young Adult Librarian to provide a full range of library services to tweens and teens, including programming, collection development, and readers advisory.

The role focuses on planning a comprehensive YA programming schedule, including evening and weekend activities, and collaboration with schools and community organizations. MLIS or equivalent experience preferred; 16-18 hours weekly with at least one evening. Starting salary is $20/hour.