Teen Services Librarian

**Primary responsibilities include**:

- Initiate, plan, and conduct a variety of programs and activities to encourage the use of the library by teens.
- Oversee development and maintenance of teen collections.
- Purchase, weed, and promote teen materials.
- Oversee the library’s Teen Advisory Board.
- Assist patrons, especially teens, in use of library resources and technology, including computer/Internet use, gaming systems, and 3 D printers.
- Create promotional materials and displays to highlight teen collections and services.
- Craft and coordinate outreach to local schools, homeschool groups, and organizations. Coordinate with parents and teachers to support educational objectives.
- Partner with local agencies and organizations that serve teens.
- Inform staff on current programming.
- Assist staff in providing and assuring a safe and accessible library environment.
- Participate in County and State initiatives.
- Participate actively in trainings, meetings, workshops, and conferences to maintain awareness of developments relevant to current and future library services.
- Organize a first-rate summer reading program that engages the entire community.
- Back up main circulation desk as needed.
- Prepare regular activity reports for the Board of Trustees and other related agencies.
- Initiate and/or participate in grant writing. Stay abreast of award opportunities.
- Contribute to promotional activities including social media posts, website updates, creation of press releases, and online calendar content.
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as may be required.

**Required knowledge and abilities**:
**Knowledge of**:

- recreational and educational needs of teens;
- current trends in library services for teens and teen literature;
- theories, principles, and objectives of library science;
- current and developing technologies;
- teens’ reading and learning resources; and
- standard library procedures, current information technology, and current trends and developments in the library field.

**Ability to**:

- translate teen needs into effective library services and programs;
- communicate and work effectively with the public;
- provide instruction to patrons of all ages and abilities;
- establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, associates, officials of other agencies, and the general public;
- prioritize tasks;
- create and disseminate promotional materials;
- exercise independent judgment in implementing established policies and procedures;
- maintain records, prepare reports, maintain databases, and create spreadsheets;
- handle multiple tasks/projects.

**Qualifications**:A Master’s Degree in Library Science or a related field and three years of progressively responsible library experience; **or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be substituted for education.** Proven successful experiences in a work environment emphasizing shared decision making and teamwork. Excellent oral and written communication skills, organizational and analytic skills, flexibility, a genuine enjoyment of the public, and the ability to handle stressful situations. Knowledge of: Internet searches/navigation, Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook), and basic computer troubleshooting. Must be willing to work evenings and weekends.

**Compensation**:The Milford Public Library offers a generous benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance. 3% match contribution to employee Simple IRA, paid holidays, vacation time, and sick paid time off. Pay is commiserate with education and experience but reflects a range established by Sussex County government.

Pay: $27,560.00 - $100,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend

Ability to Relocate:

- Milford, DE 19963: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person