Youth Services Librarian – Summit Free Public Library

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

Youth Services Librarian – Summit Free Public Library

POSITION TITLE: Youth Services Librarian

LOCATION/DEPARTMENT: Summit Free Public Library/Youth Services

REPORTS TO: Ann-Marie Aymer, Head of Youth Services

HOURLY RATE: $36.55

SCHEDULE:

13 hours per week; Since the Library is open days and evenings, schedules may vary; including Saturday and Sunday rotation

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Seeking an enthusiastic, outgoing, and creative librarian to serve at the Youth Services Public Service Desk, provide reference and readers’ advisory services to patrons, maintain collections, and implement age appropriate programs as needed in a very busy
Youth Services department.

REPRESENTATIVE JOB DUTIES:

• Provide reference and reader’s advisory services to the public.
• Develop the collection (including ordering and weeding).
• Develop and implement age appropriate programming as required.
• Provide outreach to local schools and other organizations.
• Assist patrons in using library and technology equipment and resources.
• Create visually appealing library displays.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

Experience working with a variety of age groups, from babies and their
caregivers to teenagers; working knowledge of Canva a plus; bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

ALA accredited Masters of Library Service and NJ Professional Librarian’s Certificate. Must enjoy and be comfortable working with children and young adults. Computer knowledge required.

About Summit Free Public Library

The Summit Free Public Library informs, enriches, and inspires the community. Our vision is to be a resource vital to the fabric of the community. SFPL is the focal point for knowledge, entertainment, social gathering, and the exchange of ideas. For more information, visit www.summitlibrary.org .

Main is the engine that powers over 60 Libraries in seven counties in New Jersey. We provide quality services, programs, learning platforms, cost-sharing, and the technology framework to keep our member libraries running 24/7.