Teen Librarian

State; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Manchester City Library is seeking a full-time Teen Librarian to join our Youth Services team. You will plan programs for middle and high school students, supervise teen volunteers, and help maintain the teen collection with weedings.

You will participate in outreach at schools and community events, staff desks, use library technology, and contribute to upcoming Makerspace initiatives.

Qualifications

• MLS/Masters in Library Science required.
• 3–5 years of library experience preferred.
• Full-time position.
• Knowledge of teen literature and trends required.
• Experience creating displays and related programming helpful.

Responsibilities

• Plan teen programs with Youth Services librarians for middle-high school students.
• Supervise teen volunteers.
• Represent the library at city events and school/community partner meetings.
• Staff children's circulation and reference desks and track statistics.
• Assist and demonstrate library technology for teens and families.
• Create displays and contribute to Makerspace planning.

Skills

Program planning

Volunteer supervision

Outreach

Collection development

Education

MLS in Library Science

Job description

Teen Librarian, Manchester City Library (Manchester, NH)

An active Youth Services staff looking for a full-time Teen Librarian to join our staff.

Plan programs with other Youth Services librarians for children in middle - high School, including the summer and winter reading programs. Supervise the Teen Volunteers.

Collection Development: Select Teen materials, requiring knowledge of teen literature and trends, as well as maintenance of the collection through weeding to keep the collection current.

Outreach/Bookmobile: Represent that library by attending events at city preschools/daycare centers/after-school programs, schools (public and private), city organizations/departments.

Staff children's circulation and reference desks, and keep accurate statistics.

Technology: Use, assist and demonstrate use of library technology, apps and other resources related to children's and library services.

Create displays promoting library resources and collections.
Create programs for a future Makerspace area. Represent the library at city and consortium meetings and conferences.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Masters Degree in Library Science, or related; and three to five years of library experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work.

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Education

MLS/Masters

Salary Range

$26.24- $37.40/hour

Salary Notes

plus a comprehensive benefits package