The Role: Lawrence Memorial Library seeks a dynamic Youth Services Librarian to join our small team. Our ideal candidate brings a collaborative and lively energy while maintaining a safe, welcoming environment for children, youth and their families. The Youth Services Librarian works with staff and local organizations to creatively plan, develop, and implement library services and programs. Strong interpersonal, technology, and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to plan, coordinate, collaborate, and serve our library community.
The person who will excel in this role will enjoy working creatively and collaboratively within a supportive team environment that focuses on nurturing social cohesion and community resilience. With a newly designed Literacy Hub, we are seeking a team member who is excited to take the lead on related library initiatives that foster connection to the library and a love for reading regardless of ability.
Education/Experience: A Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of direct experience working with children and youth in a library or educational setting are required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
General Responsibilities:
- Plan, manage, and implement programs for children, families, and youth at Lawrence Memorial Library, including storytimes for toddlers and preschoolers, children’s programs, youth advisory for tweens, and summer programs with support from library staff.
- Advocate for and evaluate services for youth (0-17) within the community.
- Review, develop, and manage children’s and youth books and materials.
- Collaborate with the Library Director to develop objectives for youth services.
- Provide readers’ advisory to patrons and families.
- Communicate with local school staff, daycares, and area organizations to facilitate outreach opportunities.
- Arranges library visits, conducts tours and classes, and provides library instruction as needed.
- Serve as part of the library’s team to ensure coordination with library administration and other staff.
- Collaborate on grant funding for youth services with the Library Director.
General Requirements:
- Broad knowledge/interest in youth needs and development, and a genuine caring respect for children & youth.
- Attain a broad knowledge of children’s & young adult literature.
- Ability to plan, manage, and evaluate children’s services and programs.
- Ability to lead and delegate tasks to staff supporting children’s and youth room activities and programs.
- Willingness and ability to work with other agencies serving the needs of children & youth in the community.
- Creativity, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and adherence to best practices.
- Knowledge of basic library services and tools. The Youth Services Librarian will be required to complete the Certificate of Public Librarianship program from the Department of Libraries unless already accredited through the program or a graduate degree.
- Proficiency in the use of computers, office machines, and ability to learn new library technologies.
Compensation: A full-time position of 35 hours per week and includes paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, health and retirement benefits. The organization will consider a 25 hr/weekly role (includes paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, retirement benefits) dependent on candidate/organizational fit. The job requires some weekend & evening availability. The pay range for this position is $24-27/hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
To apply: For consideration, please include a cover letter, resume, and three references with your application, and submit them to Library Director, Katie Male-Riordan, at director@lawrencelibraryvt.org
Lawrence Memorial Library is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
– Posted 10/20/26