Top 65 Young Adult Librarian Jobs

Young Adult Librarian - Fort Washington Library
The New York Public Library —Manhattan, NY
- $70,393 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
4d
Young Adult Librarian - Hamilton Grange Library
The New York Public Library —New York, NY
- $70,393 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
Librarian - Adult 37.5
Harford County Public Library —Bel Air, MD
- $54,795 - $67,910 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
LIBRARIAN V - SHIFTWORK - OAHU (OHHI)
State of Hawaii —Oahu Island, HI
- $6,221 - $7,568 a month
- Weekends as needed
- Management
- Bachelor's degree
- Children
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid holidays
LIBRARIAN VI - OAHU
State of Hawaii —Oahu Island, HI
- $6,728 - $8,187 a month
- Management
- Computer literacy
- Bachelor's degree
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid holidays
LIBRARIAN VI - OAHU (OHHI)
State of Hawaii —Oahu Island, HI
- $6,728 - $8,187 a month
- Management
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid holidays
LIBRARIAN (TEEN AND YOUNG ADULT SERVICES)
City of Dickinson, ND —Dickinson, ND
- $24.00 - $26.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Adults
- Research
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
LIBRARIAN III - SHIFT WORK - OAHU
State of Hawaii —Oahu Island, HI
- $5,107 - $6,221 a month
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Children
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid holidays
Librarian I (Youth Services Librarian)
Town of Greenwich, CT —Field Point, CT
- $75,008 - $96,785 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Adults
- Master's degree
- 1 year
13d
LIBRARIAN III
City of Milwaukee —Milwaukee, WI
- $72,705 - $93,038 a year
- Evenings as needed
- Background check
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
Adult Services Librarian
Town of Marblehead —Marblehead, MA
- $1,204.64 - $1,469.66 a week
- Full-time
- Management
- Research
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
13d
Performance Librarian
The Colburn School —Los Angeles, CA
- $29.81 - $32.21 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Management
- Writing skills
- Research
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
LIBRARIAN I - (PART-TIME) - LIBRARY
City of Manchester, NH —Manchester, NH
- $26.24 an hour
- Part-time
- Public speaking
- 3 years
- Organizational skills
7d
Librarian (McWhorter)
Mesquite ISD —Mesquite, TX
- Full-time
- School experience
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
6d
Librarian
Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District —Starkville, MS
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Children
- Public school
Education Librarian - University Library
University of Wisconsin Whitewater —Whitewater, WI
- $53,000 - $58,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Spanish
- Research
Librarian/Media Specialist
Pennsauken Public Schools —Pennsauken, NJ
- School experience
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
Children's and Outreach Services Librarian
Chesterfield Township Library —Chesterfield, MI
- $58,364 - $75,134 a year
- Full-time
- High school
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
Quick Apply
Library Page - Teen Center Ambassador
The New York Public Library —New York, NY
- $17 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- High school
- Word processing
- Travel
7d
Librarian- Warner ES (2026-2027)
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools —Nashville, TN
- From $53,610.04 a year
- Full-time
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
- Team management

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Young Adult Librarian - Fort Washington Library

The New York Public Library -
Manhattan, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$70,393 a year
4 days ago

Qualifications

Computer operation
Establishing local partnerships in a community engagement role
Youth programs teaching experience
Library event programming
Youth engagement programs
Computer literacy
Library collection selection
Online marketing
Master's degree
Master's degree in library science
Desktop applications
Library collection acquisition
Educational innovation
Educational program planning
Productivity software
Establishing community partnerships in an education administration role
Working with youth
Youth program management

Full Job Description

Overview
The New York Public Library (NYPL) has been an essential provider of free books, information, ideas, and education for all New Yorkers for more than 100 years. NYPL’s neighborhood libraries in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island—many of which date to Andrew Carnegie’s visionary philanthropy at the turn of the 20th century—are being transformed into true centers of educational innovation and service, and vital community hubs that provide far more than just free books and materials.

The Library is seeking Young Adult Librarians to empower young adults ages 12-18 to become creative thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and resourceful users of information. Successful candidates will embody each of these four characteristics themselves.

Key Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Library Manager, the Young Adult Librarian:

Provides reference services and resource recommendations using print, media and digital resources
Collaborates with the Youth Educational Services Department to develop, promote and facilitate innovative programs to build literacy and a love of reading to meet the expressed and anticipated needs of the community’s Young Adults, through visual and performing arts programming, STEM programs, summer reading events, and a variety of other programs both in the Library and throughout the community
Partners with the collection development team to shape and maintain the Young Adult collection ensuring it is diverse, current, relevant and meets the needs of the community
Works to engage Young Adults with the collection in ways that allow them to follow their interests and discover new ones
Conducts outreach to and develops partnerships with community-based organizations, schools, and community groups that target Young Adults to promote the library’s services (e.g., MyLibraryNYC, the Library’s partnership with NYC schools), collections, specialized programs and resources to enhance the reading skills of young adults
Encourages digital literacy and provides age-appropriate technology instruction to young adults
Develops and maintains content for social media platforms such as Library blogs, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Pinterest
Develops and maintains the layout and appearance of the Young Adult space ensuring a safe and inviting area filled with relevant resources
Mentors library staff in preparing and presenting Young Adult programs
Assists with circulation, fines & fees management, reserves and opening/closing procedures
May take responsibility for the facility, staff and operations in the absence of the Library Manager
Maintains a working knowledge of trends in Young Adult literature, youth services and the profession through webinars, meetings, internal training, conferences, professional literature and organizational memberships
Performs related duties as required

Required Education, Experience & Skills

Required Education & Experience

ALA accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies
Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate issued by the State of New York
Knowledge of emerging library technologies, service and programming trends for Young Adults in urban public libraries preferred
Preferred language proficiency: Spanish

Required Skills

Strong commitment to public service and the ability to work well with a diverse patronage
Experience creating and conducting a variety of innovative programs for Young Adults
Knowledge and appreciation of Young Adult literature, audiovisual materials, computer resources, and other materials that constitute a balanced, relevant youth collection
Experience developing, maintaining and marketing Young Adult collections
Experience building partnerships with local organizations and schools to better meet the needs of community users
Demonstrated interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Successfully demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
Strong organization and planning skills, including the ability to perform multiple projects or tasks simultaneously
Strong computer and other related technology skills, including MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Google applications, PCs, Macs and e-reader devices
Demonstrated advance knowledge of computer services including online searching, social media, reference resources and databases
Proclivity to learn new skills and apply them to the changing work environment

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Core Values
All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:

Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues
Be Resourceful in solving problems
Be Curious in all aspects of your work
Be Welcoming and Inclusive

Work Environment

Public service library

Physical Duties

Light lifting/moving required
Remain in stationary positions for periods of time
Daily use of a computer

Physical Required?
No

Union
Local 1930

FLSA
Non-Exempt

Schedule

35 hours per week to be scheduled during regular branch hours

This job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed.

The New York Public Library Salary Statement

At the Library, we believe that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors such, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidate's specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies.

Union Salaries are determined by collective bargaining agreement(s).

About The New York Public Library

The New York Public Library is a free provider of education and information for the people of New York and beyond. With 92 locations—including research and branch libraries—throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, the Library offers free materials, computer access, classes, exhibitions, programming and more to everyone from toddlers to scholars, and has seen record numbers of attendance and circulation in recent years. The New York Public Library serves more than 18 million patrons who come through its doors annually and millions more around the globe who use its resources at www.nypl.org.

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