Tween/Teen Librarian - Montclair Public Library, Youth & Teen Services Dept.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Perform professional duties in the Youth & Teen Services Department under the supervision of the Youth & Teen Services Department Head.  Youth & Teen Services covers preschoolers through high school.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

Responsible for reference and online reader’s advisory, programming, supervising teen volunteers, school and community outreach, collection development, leading a Teen Advisory Board, and staying up to date on current trends in library services and technology for teens.

Youth Services Librarians may perform a subset of functions.

• Assist selecting library materials through reader’s advisory and programs where appropriate. 
• Continue to develop skills by attending continuing education courses and/or participation in professional library organizations. 
• Promote literacy and provide materials that reflect the diverse interests of the community.  
• Assist children and teens in using PCs and electronic resources.
• Create instructional materials and programming for tweens and teens.
• Work with individuals, groups and organizations outside the library committees (ex. BCCLS, NJLA, YALSA, etc.), vendors, community groups and other libraries.
• Develop and deliver outreach programs to the community.
• Establish and run reading groups, books clubs, or advisory board.
• Maintain the appearance of the young adult area, including the condition of the shelves, displays and general atmosphere.
• Promote programs and services through flyers, press releases, social media and website updates.
• Examine  Library practices, policies, programs, services, and collections with a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens; develop suggestions to bring these elements in line with DEI principles. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• MLS with NJ Professional Librarian Certificate.
• Minimum of five years of library experience, plus experience working with youth and administrative responsibilities.
• Current knowledge of library trends and innovations.
• Salary: $54,953.00
• Application Deadline: November 24, 2021

Montclair Public Library is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and actively recruits persons from various ethnic and cultural backgrounds to enhance service to its diverse community. It is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, creed, religion, marital status, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, veterans’ status or disabled veterans’ status. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

To apply visit: http://montclair.onerecruit.com/61586B58614