Youth Services Librarian: Makerspace, STEM & YA Programs

State; Sharon (MA); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

37.5 hours per week

Alternating Saturday and evening hours

Descripción de la vacante

Sharon Public Library in Sharon, MA seeks a Youth Services Librarian to create engaging library experiences for children and teens, from Storytime to high schoolers. You’ll lead programming, manage youth collections, and serve as a resource for families while collaborating with staff to support a welcoming youth department.

The role involves planning partnerships, marketing materials, and outreach, plus occasional supervisory duties in the absence of senior staff. MLS required.

Formación

• MLS is required from an ALA-accredited program.
• YA literature, programming, and collection development coursework preferred.
• Experience with youth services in public library or education preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provide reference and readers’ advisory for youth and caregivers at youth service desks.
• Design and deliver Storytime and teen programs and maker-space activities.
• Select and purchase middle-grade and high school fiction for the collection.
• Create thematic displays and passive programming for children and teens.
• Supervise tween/teen volunteers in the absence of senior staff.
• Collaborate with departments to advance library goals and prepare marketing materials.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Educación

MLS/Masters in Library Science

Descripción del empleo

Sharon Public Library in Sharon, MA seeks a Youth Services Librarian to create engaging library experiences for children and teens, from Storytime to high schoolers. You’ll lead programming, manage youth collections, and serve as a resource for families while collaborating with staff to support a welcoming youth department.

The role involves planning partnerships, marketing materials, and outreach, plus occasional supervisory duties in the absence of senior staff. MLS required.