Librarian I - Teen Services

City of Danbury•City of Danbury, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Young Adult Librarian provides professional services and support to engage with teens in grades 6-12. This role involves planning and executing programs for young adults, maintaining a nurturing and supportive atmosphere in the library’s Junior Department, and building and maintaining the young adult collection of materials. The Librarian is also responsible for participating in outreach to Danbury schools and other local agencies that serve young adults. The position operates under the general supervision of the Head Librarian, with employees expected to use initiative for routine tasks and seek guidance for complex assignments. Reviews of work ensure technical accuracy and adherence to instructions. The role includes supervisory responsibilities, where the employee leads other staff in completing assigned work, performing similar tasks at the same level. Confidentiality regarding patron records is maintained. Errors are typically detected in subsequent operations and may cause time loss or slowdowns. Judgment is required to apply standardized practices and procedures, and the work involves the practical application of specialized techniques, requiring evaluation and interpretation of various factors.

Requirements

Master's in Library Science from an ALA-accredited graduate school
3-5 years of library work experience
1 year working in a public service environment
Must be available evenings and weekends
Knowledge of teen literature
Knowledge of collection building & programming for teens and/or young adults
Commitment to community development & growth
Ability to travel independently to community outreach events.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of cultural trends as they relate to teens as well as an understanding of teen development.
Experience working in a team environment
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Experience with computers and using an automated library system
Effectively engage with youth both individually and in groups.
Organizing, prioritizing, and multitasking

Responsibilities

Performs collection development, program development, and outreach activities for young adults, grades 6– 12.
Creates a welcoming environment for young adults in the Junior Department.
Meets or exceeds professional standards and best practices in reader’s advisory and reference work for young adults and their parents or guardians.
Selects, trains, and supervises volunteers in the Junior Department.
Develops and works closely with the Teen Library Council.
Liaises with schools and community partners to support library programming for Danbury youth.
Maintains regular communication and coordinates visits to schools and other children’s area facilities on a regular basis.
Initiates, plans, and conducts a variety of programs and activities to encourage the use of the library by teens, including after school, vacation, and summer reading programs.
Responsible for actively and creatively marketing the youth services collection and services.
Involves teens in planning and implementing services for their age group.
Provides in-person library service at a public service desk.
Utilizes library technology, including online databases as well as traditional library resources, in answering patron queries.
Promotes and helps teens navigate library resources and services and provides friendly, responsive customer service.
Engages in professional development appropriate to youth services, including reviewing current professional journals, attending professional workshops and meetings, and communicating with peers in library settings.
Represents the Danbury Public Library appropriately at workshops and educational meetings relating to Youth Services.
Prepares library displays to promote programs, events, and topics of interest to young adults.
Collaborates regularly with the Children's Program Coordinator, Children's Librarian, and Librarian II- Youth Services, to develop and execute department goals as well as collaborate on larger family programs.