Media Source LLC

The Selection Specialist will read and evaluate a high volume of young adult and adult books, assessing their literary merit and circulation potential. They will recommend titles for selection and collaborate with the JLG team to coordinate selections across categories. | Candidates should have an MLIS or School Media Specialist certification and at least 3 years of experience in libraries or K-12 education. Strong knowledge of young adult literature and excellent communication skills are essential. | Are you passionate about young adult books? Do you know what makes a book engaging for teen readers? Junior Library Guild (JLG) is looking for a Young Adult Selection Specialist to help curate top-quality books for schools and libraries.   At JLG, we take the guesswork out of book selection by choosing titles that kids will actually read. We carefully review and handpick books that will circulate well in school and public libraries. If you have experience selecting books—whether as a school librarian specialist, YA librarian, or educator—we’d love to hear from you!   What You'll Do: * Read and evaluate a high volume of YA and Adult books across different genres and formats, assessing literary merit, circulation potential, subject matter, and relevance to library collections. * Recommend titles for JLG selection in assigned categories, weighing quality, teen appeal, publication date, and other factors. * Collaborate with the JLG team to share insights, discuss promising titles, and coordinate selections across categories. * Track and manage title evaluations across seasonal spans using internal selection tools, spreadsheets, and databases, monitoring deadlines, category progress, and selection needs to prioritize work effectively. * Meet frequent deadlines for evaluating books and submitting selections, ensuring timely delivery of recommendations for our clients.   What We're Looking For: * MLIS or School Media Specialist certification. * 3+ years working in libraries or in K-12 education. * Strong knowledge of young adult and adult crossover literature, with a focus on selecting books that will circulate well with teen readers. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Proficiency with Microsoft tools, particularly Excel, SharePoint, and Teams. * Ability to learn new systems and technology and adapt to changing workflows * Ability to work independently and manage your own time effectively while meeting frequent deadlines and maintaining quality selections. * Familiarity with library trends and literacy is a plus!   Schedule: * Monday to Friday, Eastern Standard Time, work hours between 8 AM and 6 PM   JLG offers a great benefits package, including: * Medical, Dental, and Vision * 401k with Match * Short-Term and Long-Term Disability * Life Insurance * Generous Paid Time Off   About Junior Library Guild: Junior Library Guild (JLG) is the premier book review and collection development service that helps school and public libraries acquire the best new children’s and young adult books. For over 90 years, JLG has supported librarians in their mission to provide top-quality reading material for young readers, with a focus on high circulation potential and literary excellence. Through our monthly subscription service, we handpick a selection of books that students will love to read.