What are the responsibilities and job description for the Young Adult Librarian position at Town of New Milford?
Job Title: Young Adult Librarian
Salary Group: Non-exempt, hourly
Department: Public Library, Non-union, 40hrs/wk
Job Summary: Responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating programs workshops and other activities for Young Adults and Teens in grades 6 – 12.Acts as Assistant to the Children’s Services Librarian, performing other professional duties.
Supervision Received: Works under the direct supervision of the Children’s Services Librarian. Departure from established rules and procedures is reviewed with the Children’s Services Librarian in advance of action.
Supervision Exercised: Supervises Children’s Services Associates in absence of Children’s Services Librarian
Major Duties
- Plans and executes programs for young adults and teens. (grades 6 – 12)
- Responsible for publicizing YA and teen (grades 6 – 12) programs.
- Visits all sixth grade classrooms a minimum of once per year
- Serves as liaison to middle school library media center
- Develops cooperative projects with other agencies that provide young adult services for children (grades 6 – 8).
- Develops and maintains the YA and Teen Zone collections (6 – 12 grades)
- Assists patrons with reference inquiries, use of the on-line catalog, Internet, electronic and print resources
- Plans and executes preschool and school-aged programming
- In conjunction with the Children’s Services Librarian, develops departmental goals and objectives including planning for technology
- Provides customer service with a goal of excellence.
Minor Duties
- Assists Children’s Services Librarian with the selection of children's materials
- Assists Children’s Services Librarian with the development and implementation of children’s programming
- Assists with the development and implementation of outreach programs for children
- In the absence of the Library Director is responsible for the operation of the library as provided for in the Table of Organization
- Performs other duties as required
- Maintains an up-to-date manual of procedures
Requirements and Qualifications
Knowledge and Ability’s:
- Knowledge of Windows and other graphical interface applications.
- Knowledge of integrated library systems.
- Knowledge of national standards for children's literature.
- Knowledge of library resources for both children and young adults (grades 6 – 8).
- Respect for children and young adults and their needs.
- Ability to deal with the public, especially parents and teachers.
- Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
o Ability to carry materials up to 20 pounds and arrange furniture and equipment necessary for a variety of programs.
o Ability to sit at a desk or on low seating or the floor or stand and work continuously for extended periods of time while performing job functions.
o Possession of a valid driver’s license.
o Ability to reach 6 feet high to obtain books, materials.
o Veterans preferred.
Experience:
o Minimum of one year providing services to children and/or young adults in a public library.
Education:
o ALA accredited MLS.
Approved by Library Board of Trustees: 3/21/2012
Updated by Personnel: 12/17/2024
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $53,300.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $53,300