Darien Library is looking to hire a Teen Librarian

Darien Library seeks a creative, energetic, and enthusiastic candidate to join an incredibly dedicated Children’s and Teen Department as a full-time librarian. The highly-motivated candidate will have a passion for hospitality, experience working with youth, a love of young adult literature, and a desire to thrive in a fast-paced environment. 

Qualifications & Skills

• MLIS degree from an ALA-accredited library and information sciences graduate program required.1 to 3 years’ experience in a public library or educational institution preferred.
• Experience working with youth, specifically ages 10 to 18, and knowledge of corresponding library services and materials. Collection development experience or coursework preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a desire to provide extreme customer service to the community.
• Strong aptitude in written and oral communication.
• Knowledge of current library trends within teen services, and evidence of participation in conversations about the profession on a national level.
• Proficiency with new and emerging technologies, as well as Microsoft Office Applications. Knowledge of design software, gaming systems, and coding are a plus.
• Candidates should be active participants on social media, specifically with outlets that are popular with youth.
• Available to work evenings and weekends.
• Bilingual candidates, or those with knowledge of another language, are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the collection development of print and digital materials for young adults. 
• Plan and conduct programming and outreach duties for tweens and teens. 
• Oversee and prepare the budget for teen services.
• Provide exemplary reference and readers’ advisory services to teens, parents, and other adults.* Perform outreach to the middle school and high school, attend monthly youth advisory meetings, and maintain working relationships with local educators and youth organizations.
• Work collaboratively with the Children’s Library and Adult Services to provide programming and services that support the young adult collection

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