Youth Librarian for Kids & Teens (Evenings/Weekends)

Morris Automated Information Network (MAIN); Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 42,705 - 57,859; Full time

Job summary

Summit Free Public Library seeks a Youth Services Librarian for the Summit location. The role involves staff at the Youth Services desk, providing reference and readers’ advisory services, maintaining and expanding youth collections, and delivering age-appropriate programs.

Ideal candidates hold an MLS and NJ librarian certification, enjoy working with children and teens, and have basic computer skills. The position may require varied schedules to include weekends.

Qualifications

• ALA-accredited Master of Library Science is required.
• NJ Professional Librarian’s Certificate is required.
• Comfort working with children and young adults; computer knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Provide reference and reader’s advisory services to the public.
• Develop the collection by ordering and weeding.
• Develop and implement age-appropriate programming.
• Provide outreach to local schools and organizations.
• Assist patrons with library and technology resources.
• Create visually appealing library displays.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Canva

Bilingual EN/ES

Age-group experience

Education

ALA accredited MLS

NJ Professional Librarian’s Certificate

Job description

Summit Free Public Library seeks a Youth Services Librarian for the Summit location. The role involves staff at the Youth Services desk, providing reference and readers’ advisory services, maintaining and expanding youth collections, and delivering age-appropriate programs.

Ideal candidates hold an MLS and NJ librarian certification, enjoy working with children and teens, and have basic computer skills. The position may require varied schedules to include weekends.