What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teen and Young Adult Services Librarian position at Hartford Public Library?
The Teen and Young Adult Services Librarian delivers library services and programs focused on recreation,
enrichment, academic support, and workforce development for teens and young adults aged 13-24, including
those with diverse backgrounds and abilities. The librarian works closely with teens and young adults to
provide tailored services and resources, and is responsible for decision making regarding collection
development and other library-based tasks. This position emphasizes independent and collaborative work
with the goal of providing the highest level of service to all customers. The librarian will also guide and support
teens and young adults as they explore digital media and library resources, with the ultimate goal of fostering
lifelong learning and success.
Program Development & Delivery
- Uses a connected learning approach to design and deliver programs, classes, and
development opportunities for local teens and young adults. Develops and
implements library programs and services that meet the diverse needs of young
adults and provides ongoing evaluation to ensure effectiveness.
- Teaches information gathering, research, and digital literacy skills to teens, young
enhance programming and meet the needs and interests of young adults.
- Promotes the value of public libraries and the library profession to the public while
Takes a leadership role in developing, implementing, and evaluating the overall
teen services program, using creative approaches to promote library services and
the profession.
- Collaborates with Youth and Family Service Librarians system-wide to create and
Customer Engagement
- Regularly assesses the needs of the community to identify specific needs of teens and young adults, in
assistance to all patrons in regards to library materials, equipment and services.
- Provides excellent customer service to all library users, ensuring a safe and secure environment for
vision, and values of the Hartford Public Library positively to the public and staff.
- Identifies and supports youth ready to transition to YOUmedia and Teen and Young Adult services.
- Identifies and assists teens who are preparing to transition from YOUmedia to college or career
- Guides and mentors both youth and teens ready to transition to YOUmedia and to college or career
pathways.
Partnerships & Outreach
- Develops and maintains relationships with schools, community groups, agencies,
programs and services that meet local teen and young adult needs and interests.
- Acts as a liaison to assigned schools under the Boundless partnership with
student learning and success.
- Participates in community activities and meetings to build awareness of library
organizations and library customers to improve understanding of their needs and
interests and to promote library programs and services that fulfill them.
- Attends regular networking meetings.
Collection Acquisition & Utilization
- Curates a collection of relevant print and digital resources that cater to the unique interests and needs of local
teens and young adults. Collaborates with teen and young adult patrons to curate digital resources and special
collections based on their interests and needs.
- Develops and implements innovative strategies to promote awareness of library resources among customers
EDUCATION REQUIREMNTS/QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's Degree in Library and Information Sciences from an ALA accredited institution required.
- Two or more years of professional experience in a library setting, with supervisory or administrative experience
- Experience in working for and with young adults (ages 13 to 24).
- Access to reliable transportation is required.
What we offer employees:
Hartford Public Library offers robust benefits you won’t find at other nonprofit organizations through a unique
partnership with the City of Hartford. This includes:
- MERF Pension Plan with employer contribution
- Health Care, Dental, Pharmacy benefits
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Mental health support through the Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Paid professional development, continuing education and staff engagement opportunities
- Commitment to, and active plan of, diversity, equity, and inclusion work including implementation of
the staff-led DEI Road Map.
What we offer the community:
The Hartford Public Library is a national leader in redefining urban public libraries in the 21st century as
innovative, stimulating and engaging spaces where people can learn and discover, explore their passions and
find a rich array of resources that contribute to a full life.
We are an integral part of the Hartford community and offer programs for all our citizens. With 7 locations and
robust outreach services, we are here for Hartford. Our programs include:
- The American Place, which offers a variety of free services to welcome immigrants and refugees
- Digital Library Lab
- Hartford History Center
- HPL Studios
- YOUmedia teen spaces
- Baby Grand Jazz, a free series of Jazz performances open to everyone
- Summer Learning
- Leap into Learning - Early Literacy
- Adult education classes and support
- Career Certification, GED
- Technology training and digital literacy
- Library of Things
- Robust print, electronic, audio and video collections · And so much more!
To Apply: Please email resume and cover letter to hpljobs@hplct.org and reference Teen and Young
Adult Services Librarian in the subject line of your email.
In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Hartford Public Library strongly recommend sand encourages all
newly hired employees to receive vaccinations. Vaccinations have proven to be an effective measure in
preventing the spread of the virus and protecting individuals from severe illness. We are committed to
safeguarding our workplace and community. While COVID-19 vaccinations are recommended, they are not
required at this time.
Hiring Range: $52,914.72 - $60,473.40 DOE
Hartford Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $52,915 - $60,473