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
Qualifications
MLS from an ALA accredited library school
Must enjoy working with teens, tweens, and children
Demonstrated social media experience
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
Must appreciate working with youth from diverse backgrounds
Ability to speak two or more languages a plus
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Education
BA/BS
Salary
$1,381.67 / week
Closing Date
How to Apply
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:
https:// cityofsomerville.applytojob.com/apply/sLL2L06VYo/ Librarian-I-Youth-Services
Posted
2026-02-17