Youth Services Librarian – Bixby Memorial Free Library (Vergennes, VT)

LOCATION: Vergennes, Vermont
TITLE: Youth Services Librarian
REPORTS TO: Director, catharine.hays@bixbylibrary.org
HOURS: 20-25 Hours/week
STARTING PAY: $19-20/hour, depending on experience
BENEFITS: Eligible for a matching Simple IRA retirement plan of up to 3%
 
Summary: The Bixby Memorial Free Library in Vergennes, VT, seeks an energetic, innovative, and organized Youth Services Librarian to join our team and serve our vibrant five-town community. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to providing quality public services and will be responsible for managing collections, programs, partnerships, and spaces for our area youth and their families. The candidate will be a highly organized and collaborative team player who is comfortable and effective in working with preschoolers through teens.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Plans, develops, maintains, and evaluates all aspects of the Library’s juvenile and young adult collections, programming, and spaces within budget, including audiovisual and electronic resources, using standard review sources and considering patron requests and usage.
  • Plans, organizes, facilitates, and evaluates educational and cultural programs and series for children and young adults.
  • Partners with local schools, childcare providers, community youth organizations, and others to assess needs and coordinate offerings
  • Develops approaches to expanding the use and enjoyment of library resources and participation in library programming, particularly among underserved groups.
  • Recruits, trains, manages, and supports adult, pre-teen, and teen volunteers.
  • Identifies and provides relevant support, tracking, and reporting for grants and other income sources.
  • Provides regular circulation desk coverage and support
  • Creates promotional materials for children’s and young adult programming. Maintains the children and young adult sections of the library website and posts on social media regarding children and young adult programming.
  • Prepares a monthly management report on youth services activities, engagement, and trends
  • Performs outreach to schools and other local agencies for programming, especially summer reading programs.
  • Performs similar or related work as required, directed, or as the situation dictates.
Preferred Skills:
  • Experience with library collection databases, such as Verso and Clover
  • Experience with WordPress and Canva
  • Passion and ability to interact meaningfully with children of all ages and their caregivers
  • Current knowledge of trends in children and youth literature and programming
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking
  • Highly effective partnering and collaboration skills and ability to work in a team environment
  • Self-directed with excellent time management, judgment, and creative problem-solving skills
  • Skillful in learning and leveraging a range of technology, tools, and platforms for communications and productivity
  • Strong sense of humor, positivity, resourcefulness, and resiliency
Education and Experience:
  • A Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree and/or Vermont Certificate of Public Librarianship and three or more years of working with children and youth in a library or school setting is strongly preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements: Work is performed under typical library and office conditions on multiple floors. Duties require intermittent light to moderate physical effort in carrying, lifting, or moving lightweight materials or equipment.

Accessibility note: Please be advised that our historic building is currently not fully ADA-compliant. We are working hard on an accessibility project to make sure that all members of the community can access our second floor, but currently, the only ADA accessibility is to the basement and first levels.

Compensation: $19 – $20 per hour, depending on qualifications. This position is eligible for a matching Simple IRA retirement plan of up to 3%.

Please send a cover letter and resume to Catharine Hays, Library Director, at catharine.hays@bixbylibrary.org.

About the Bixby Memorial Free Library
Bixby Memorial Free Library proudly serves and is supported by the people of Addison, Ferrisburgh, Panton, Vergennes, and Waltham, Vermont, offering both traditional library lending and an ever-expanding range of services, programming, digital resources and technology for every age and every stage of life. The stately 113-year-old library serves as the public cultural and community center offering welcoming spaces to read, relax, work, meet, socialize, host events and take in the view of the stained-glass dome from the marble lobby or Otter Creek Falls and the Adirondack from the west porch rocking chairs. Tuesday – Thursday: 10am to 7pm; Friday – Saturday: 10am to 3pm. Website: http://www.bixbylibrary.org/
 
– Posted 2/14/25

Youth Programs and Outreach Librarian – Kellogg-Hubbard Library (Montpelier, VT)

The Kellogg-Hubbard Library in Montpelier, VT seeks a Youth Programs and Outreach Librarian to help advance our mission of empowering community members to become lifelong learners. While our history dates back to 1895, we strive to be a resilient, inclusive, and innovative library that continually learns and adapts to meet the changing needs of our community. We serve more than 18,000 people across six towns and have tremendous support thanks to the service provided by our exceptional staff. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and family-friendly environment in which all staff and patrons can thrive and share their gifts. This is an exciting time of growth and opportunity at the Library, and we’d love to have you join us. This position is 35 hours per week and requires some evening and Saturday hours. The starting pay is $23.20 per hour along with an excellent benefits package. This position is part of the library’s collective bargaining unit. The anticipated first day is March 3, 2025. For more information, visit https://kellogghubbard.org/employment.

– Posted 1/25/25

Youth Services Librarian – Springfield Town Library (Springfield, VT)

The Town of Springfield, VT announces an opening for a Youth Services Librarian position, a full-time, team-oriented role (35 hours per week). We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply, as we are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our community.

We are looking for a creative, passionate individual with a strong desire to work with children and young adults in a public service setting. The ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm and a commitment to supporting the growth and development of youth through library services. If you are dedicated to creating positive, engaging experiences for children and young adults, we invite you to join our dynamic team!

As part of our commitment to being a future-ready library, the Youth Services Librarian will play a key role in helping the library achieve Sustainable Library Certification. This includes promoting environmentally responsible practices and ensuring that all individuals feel welcome and included in our library’s programs and services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan, develop, and implement library programs and services for children and young adults.
  • Provide professional expertise in library operations and youth services.
  • Collaborate with the Library Director to set goals and objectives for youth services, including budget preparation and grant applications.
  • Foster a love for reading, learning, and sustainability among young patrons.
  • Manage the library in the absence of the Library Director

Qualifications:

  • A Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited university, OR
  • A Bachelor’s Degree with Certification as a Public Librarian by the VT Dept. of Libraries, OR
  • A combination of education and experience demonstrating extensive knowledge of library services for children and young adults.

We value diverse experiences and backgrounds and encourage applicants from all communities, including individuals of various racial, ethnic, and cultural identities, gender identities, and life experiences. Your unique perspective will contribute to the richness of our services and programs for youth in Springfield.

Compensation and Benefits:

  • $24.46 – $30.35 per hour, based on experience
  • Non-exempt Union position with excellent benefits

To apply, please visit the Human Resources Office at 96 Main Street or contact us at (802) 885-2104 or toshr@vermontel.net. A complete job description and application form are available at  https://springfieldvt.govoffice2.com/jobs.

The Town of Springfield is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

– Posted 12/30/24

Youth Services Librarian – Pease Public Library (Plymouth, NH)

LOCATION: Pease Public Library, Plymouth, N.H.
REPORTS TO: Assistant Director and Director
TITLE: Youth Services Librarian
HOURS: 40 Hours/week
STARTING PAY: $17.40-20.27/hour depending on experience
BENEFITS: Medical and Dental Insurance, Paid Holidays, sick and personal time, NH Retirement

DESCRIPTION: The Pease Public Library in Plymouth, NH is seeking a Youth Services Librarian with excellent communication skills. Applicants must be able to demonstrate flexibility, good judgment and good humor under varying circumstances. The ability to multi-task and provide quality customer service is essential. Must be a community-oriented, hands-on team player. Must be prepared to attend staff meetings, remain current on professional trends and assist in planning team projects. Some Saturday and evening hours are required. Must enjoy working with children, teens and their families.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Plans, coordinates, and implements programming for children and young adults such as weekly story time for those under 6, science programs, summer reading program, and having outside presenters.  These programs consist of music and movement, crafts, educational activities, and resources for children and their adult caregivers.
  • Enhances the programs of local schools by providing complementary services.
  • Manages the materials collection for children and young adults which includes weeding, using book review resources and purchasing materials. Catalogs and processes materials for children and young adults, gifts, and purchases.
  • Provides customer services in the form of answering patron emails, providing reader’s advisory, helping patrons find materials, computer and other technology instruction and helping with OverDrive.
  • Performs routine circulation desks tasks*
  • Supervises the daily operation of the children’s room and the young adult room.  Upholds the library’s behavior and child safety policies.
  • Creates promotional materials for children’s and young adult programming.  Maintains the children and young adult sections of the library website and posts on social media regarding children and young adult programming.
  • Compiles programming statistics and submits statistics to Director.
  • Performs outreach to schools and other local agencies for programming, especially summer reading program.
  • Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.

*Routine Circulation Desk Shifts tend to include: Checking materials in and out, Registering new patrons, Answering the telephone, Organizing reserve materials, Scheduling meeting spaces and events, Assists patrons in using the library’s public computers and the software available on them

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in education or library science; three to five years of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Plymouth, N.H. is a vibrant community committed to diversity, arts and education. The Pease Public Library Staff is honored to play a role in serving its citizens with current information, technology, and quality entertainment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to the following by December 31, 2024:

rwhite@peasepubliclibrary.org

Or mail to:
Becky White, Library Director
Pease Public Library
1 Russell Street
Plymouth, N.H. 03264

No phone calls, please.

– Posted 11/21/24

School Outreach Librarian – Cobleigh Public Library (Lyndonville, VT)

The Cobleigh Library, in partnership with Kingdom East School District, is hiring a part-time School Outreach Librarian. The average work week is to be 20 hours, Monday through Thursday, to coincide with the Kingdom East Afterschool Program (KEAP.) The position will serve all 7 KESD schools, including Lyndon, Burke, Newark, Miller’s Run, Sutton, Concord, and Lunenberg. Compensation is $18.00/hr and the duration coincides with the KESD spring semester and ends in mid-June, though there is high potential the position will continue to be funded for longer. The goal is to support the students in KEAP by providing enriching library programming, while helping forge a mutually beneficial relationship between the library and the schools.

Responsibilities:

  • Creating educational and dynamic after school enrichment programs for students in grades K-4
  • Working with school and library leadership to develop programs that both underscore curricula and highlight library resources
  • Develop strong familiarity with the resources of the Cobleigh Library and make suggestions for how best to expand those resources to better serve the students and staff at KESD
  • Driving the library’s bookmobile

Requirements:

  • Clean driving record and valid driver’s license, as well as ready access to a reliable vehicle
  • Ability to pass a KESD background check
  • 2-4 years of library or teaching experience, or equivalent experience
  • Integrity and ability to work independently
  • Ability to learn and teach a variety of subjects

Duties:

This is an experimental position that has the potential to take on more hours and responsibilities. At the outset, the School Outreach Librarian will be using the Cobleigh Library Bookmobile to reach KESD schools. Enrichment programming will take on many different forms – from crafts and STEM projects to storytimes and tech tutorials. The goal of this position is to help bring library resources – which includes books, films, toys, kits, and e-resources, among others – to the schools and to help expand student access to all that the library offers.

To apply, please drop off a resume, cover letter, and 2 references. Or email to: bryn@cobleighlibrary.org

EOE

– Posted 11/13/24

Youth Services Librarian – Brookline Public Library (Brookline, NH)

YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARIAN, FULL-TIME, Brookline Public Library, Brookline, NH
SALARY: $25/hour
HOURS: 40
Summary of Position: The town of Brookline, New Hampshire (5,800 pop), with its unique blend of rural charm and vibrant community, is seeking a full time Youth Services Librarian. Hours include a combination of weekdays, some evenings, and Saturdays. A positive, can-do attitude and a sense of humor are vital in this role.
The Youth Services Librarian is a dynamic, innovative & dedicated professional Librarian with a genuine passion for and commitment to working with, engaging & inspiring children of all ages and their caregivers. They plan and coordinate all aspects of youth services including collection development, community outreach and programming, as well as supervising youth services staff. All Brookline Public Library staff work in a team-oriented environment and, under the supervision of the Library Director, are responsible for assisting with library circulation, reference, readers’ advisory, collection promotion, and programming in both adult and youth service areas.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for all aspects of Youth Services for the Library
  • Maintain a fun, safe, and positive environment which encourages intellectual curiosity and a love of reading.
  • Cultivate a contemporary collection for youth ages 0-18, guided by professional reviews and suggestions from staff and patrons.
  • Supervises the daily operation of the youth room and the young adult area.  Upholds the library’s behavior and child safety policies.
  • Plan, organize, and implement programs for youth birth to 18, including coordinating with other community stakeholders.
  • Provide outreach services and community relations activities to area schools, after school programs, and other community groups.
  • Shelve Youth Services library materials and perform other stack maintenance activities including shelf reading, tidying, and weeding.
  • Create book displays that promote the library’s youth collections.
  • Stay current on trends and practices related to library youth services.
  • Supervise Library Assistant for Youth Services, Pages, and Volunteers.
  • Serve as the Library Supervisor in absence of the Library Director
  • Deliver excellent customer service for all visitors to the library.
  • Represent the library in local and regional community and professional activities.
  • Provide readers’ advisory and reference services and refers patrons to additional resources as appropriate.
  • Assist patrons with use of library services and equipment.
  • Perform all other related duties as needed including, but not limited to:
    • Staff the circulation desk and perform circulation functions including checking items in/out, reserving and renewing materials, answering the phone, collecting fees, and maintaining patron records.
    • Train Library Pages, Substitutes and Volunteers
    • Assist in maintaining the library’s website and social media.
    • May assist with Youth Services sections of the State Library Report and town Annual Report.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Ability to deal courteously and efficiently with a diverse population of library patrons.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of youth literature and youth programming needs
  • Excellent general office, computer, and technology skills including working in a Windows environment, familiarity with Web browsers and Microsoft software, experience with any ILS software.
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and able to manage time effectively.
  • Capacity to work both independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team
  • Effective written and spoken communication skills, and the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Deliver excellent customer service for all visitors to the library.
  • Proven reader’s advisory skills
  • Available to work a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours.
  • Physically able to carry/lift to 35lbs, bend low and reach high to shelve books, and push a library cart.
  • Creativity and a sense of humor preferred.
Education, Experience and Training:
  • An ALA-accredited Master’s in Library and Information Science is preferred.
  • A minimum of five (5) years in a library setting, with at least three (3) years of recent experience in Youth Services is preferred.
  • Demonstrated aptitude for programming and direction in library youth services.
Proven skills in storytelling and working with children, especially pre-school children, and their parents.
 
Benefits: Full medical and dental insurance, paid holidays, sick and personal time, NH Retirement.
To Apply: Please send cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references to: Diane Lynch, Brookline Public Library Director at liibrary.director@brooklinenh.gov
This position will remain open until filled.
The Brookline Public Library is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
– Posted 10/31/24

Youth Services Librarian – Jeudevine Memorial Library (Hardwick, VT)

The Youth Services Librarian is responsible for all aspects of library service relevant to patrons from birth through young adulthood and their families. This work includes year-round programming, community outreach, assisting with collection development and maintenance, and seeking ways to promote library services to young people and families. Additionally, the youth
librarian assists in the library’s day-to-day operations as needed.

The Jeudevine is a municipal library. This is a part-time professional position for the town of Hardwick.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Creates, plans, and presents diverse and creative programs for children, their caregivers, and teens, including story time, craft programs, the summer reading program, and after-school and homeschool programs; facilitates the Teen Advisory Board
  • Plans and provides outreach services for area schools, preschools, daycares, caregivers and community organizations.
  • Assists in the selection and maintenance of the birth through Young Adult collections.
  • Responsible for creating promotional materials for all youth-related programming, including posters, social media, press releases and the library’s website.
  • Keeps informed of trends in children’s literature, library services and issues affecting children.
  • Represents library services for young people outside the library at relevant community events and meetings.
  • Responsible for creating a welcoming and spirited space in the youth area of the library.
  • Ability to perform all daily operations of the circulation desk when needed.
  • Prepares narrative report ahead of monthly board of trustees meetings.
  • Assists with grant-writing opportunities to support youth materials and programs.
  • Collaborates with staff, patrons, and others to celebrate everything the library offers as a hub for learning and community.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting, stand or sit for prolonged periods, occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist, lift, carry, push, and pull light to moderate amounts of weight, operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination, including use of a computer keyboard, and verbally communicate to exchange information. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Ability to work well under stress and maintain a welcoming attitude is essential.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Must possess creativity, motivation, flexibility, excellent written and verbal communication skills, imagination, and enthusiasm.
  • Considerable knowledge of children’s literature and literacy development for children from birth through young adulthood and willingness to continue learning through in-person workshops and webinars.
  • Previous experience and demonstrated ability to work with children, teens, and families.
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team with staff, patrons, community members and organizations.
  • Capacity to manage time and effectively perform time-sensitive tasks.
  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of library principles and practices.
  • Flexibility to work occasional evenings and Saturdays, substitute for other staff and attend meetings as needed.
  • Capacity to lead the successful creation, facilitation, and evaluation of programs and carry out work unsupervised with personal initiative.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A BA or BS degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, along with a Vermont Certificate of Public Librarianship or a willingness to acquire one, is required. MLS from an ALA-accredited program is preferred. Prior work experience with children, teens, and/or families is required. Library experience is preferred.

HOURS AND COMPENSATION
20-hour work week is generally split over three days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Part-time employees receive some paid holiday, personal, sick, and vacation hours. $19.65/hour.

How To Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, and contacts for three references to the library director, Diane Grenkow, at jeudevinelibrary@hardwickvt.gov with the subject line Youth
Services Librarian. The deadline for applications is July 14, 2024.

– Posted 7/2/24

Family Engagement Manager – Thomas Memorial Library (Cape Elizabeth, ME)

The Thomas Memorial Library is seeking a creative, enthusiastic, and collaborative individual to fill the position of Family Engagement Manager. This professional-level position oversees library service to youth of all ages, from birth through the teen years, supervising a department of one part-time and two full-time employees. The ideal candidate is someone who genuinely enjoys working with children, teens, and families, and values collaboration, communication, and positivity in all aspects of their relationships.

See the full job description online, or download a copy.

– Posted 6/5/24

Youth Services Assistant – Plainfield Public Libraries (Plainfield, NH)

Library Assistant- Youth Services Assistant
Part-time: 8 hours per week/no benefits 

Job Duties

 The Plainfield Public Libraries seeks a community-oriented, outgoing, creative, and tech-savvy individual to serve as the library’s Youth Services Assistant.

  • Under the direction of the Library Director, assist children, parents, and adults who work with children in selecting library materials through readers’ advisory where appropriate.
  • Lead children and teen program planning, and conduct programs and events as needed such as story times, summer reading programs, school visits, and special interest programs.
  • Promote literacy and provide materials that reflect the diverse interests of the community.
  • Maintain the appearance of the children’s and teen room, including the condition of the shelves, displays, and general atmosphere.
  • Assist patrons with using public computers, and personal devices as it relates to library services, and navigating the library catalog.
  • Performs Circulation Desk duties as needed including checking in/out of materials, issuing library cards, locating material in the library, using the online catalog, answering phone calls, and other circulation duties.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

The salary for this position is $13.50 per hour. To apply, send a cover letter and resume to Jim Allen, Library Director @ PPL at jim.allen@plainfieldlibraries.org. Please use the subject line “Youth Services Assistant Position.”

Review of applications and interviews will begin immediately. The position will stay open until filled.

The Library is an equal-opportunity employer.

– Posted 5/17/24

Youth Services Librarian – Norman Williams Public Library (Woodstock, VT)

The Norman Williams Public Library in Woodstock, VT is seeking someone to join the Youth Services team. As a librarian in our Children’s Room, the ideal candidate will exhibit a collaborative and energetic spirit while maintaining a safe and inviting environment for youth from toddlers through late teens. Excellent customer service skills and an eagerness to connect with community members through engaging programming, story times and other library services are crucial to this position. If you have genuine care for youth and have a passion for encouraging and inspiring readers, then we want to hear from you.

This is a 20-hour-per-week position. Availability to work Saturdays preferred. 

For more details, please visit:
https://normanwilliams.org/part-time-youth-services-librarian-position-available/

To Apply:
Please send an email including cover letter, resume, and three references to:
Adrian Tans, Youth Services Director – adrian@normanwilliams.org

– Posted 5/15/24