Youth Services Librarian

Youth Services Librarian, Somerville Public Library (Somerville)

We seek a highly creative, tech savvy, innovative, energetic, positive individual who wants to join a team committed to providing excellent library services to teens and children in Somerville.

Reports to the Head of Teen Services.

Plans, implements, and evaluates in-person and virtual programs of interest to teens, tweens, and children.

Develops, selects, and maintains library collection of books, magazines, AV, and other materials for teens, tweens, and children as assigned.

Provides prompt, courteous and direct assistance to all patrons with basic information regarding use of library materials, equipment, and services.

Provides reader’s advisory, technology, and homework assistance.

Promotes new and existing library collections, services, programs, and events to teens, tweens, and children through in-library displays and via print, web, and other social media.

Engages in outreach to teachers, librarians, and other staff within area schools and community agencies/organizations serving teens, tweens, and children and attends city-sponsored events of interest to children, tweens, teens, and families.

Attends continuing professional development activities, relevant to library services for teens, tweens, and children.

Staffs the Teen and Children’s desks on a regular schedule, and covers other public desks as assigned.

Performs other duties as assigned.

MLS from an ALA accredited library school.

Must enjoy working with teens, tweens, and children.

Ability to deal with the public effectively and pleasantly.

Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively across all departments.

Ability to perform basic troubleshooting of library technology.

Demonstrated social media experience.

Must appreciate working with youth from diverse backgrounds.

Ability to speak two or more languages a plus.

Full Time

BA/BS

$1,381.67/week

Position open until filled. Review of applicants will begin Mar 4, 2026.

For more information and to apply, please visit the City of Somerville's Job Portal:

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