[Michlib-l] Job Posting / Youth Services Librarian / Peter White Public Library, Marquette, MI

[Bruce MacDonald]

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Bruce MacDonald
Circulation Services Librarian
Peter White Public Library

PDF of the application form:
http://www.uproc.lib.mi.us/pwpl/about/Employment.pdf
PDF of the job description:
http://www.uproc.lib.mi.us/pwpl/about/JobDescriptions/YSLibrarian.pdf

Applicants: Deadline for receipt of application is September 7th, 2013.
Please send resume and a Peter White Public Library job application by
postal mail or fax to director Pamela Christensen.

Peter White Public Library
Attn: Pamela Christensen
217 N. Front St.
Marquette, MI 49855

Fax: 906-226-1783
Attn: Pamela Christensen

Peter White Public Library
JOB DESCRIPTION
YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARIAN

Apply To: Pamela R. Christensen, Library Director

Application Deadline: Saturday, September 7, 2013 by 5:00 p.m.

Salary Range: $ 19.48-$21.33 per hour

Hours of Work: Average of 39 hours per week. Evening and weekend hours
required.

Representation: AFSCME Employee

Summary of Position: This Department Head position is responsible for
directing, planning and implementing all activities related to youth ages
0-18 years of age.

Position Qualifications: MLS from an ALA accredited school. At least 2
years, previous public library experience.

Extensive experience in developing, planning and implementing programming
for all ages, especially those 0-18 years.

Knowledge of literature for children and teens and other library materials
and resources.

Demonstrated organizational skills.

Desire to meet and serve the public, especially youth, families and
educators.

Knowledge of public library services appropriate for youth.

Knowledge of publicity and promotion techniques and materials.

Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Knowledge of automated library systems and range of Internet skills.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Position Responsibilities: Plans and coordinates all PWPL programming for
children and teens.

Coordinates the development and implementation of library displays,
exhibits, activities, bibliographies, programs, publicity and promotion for
children and teens.

Assures that at all times patrons are being provided with quality service
to meet their needs.

Develops selection criteria and collection development strategies for
materials acquisitions.

Reviews, selects and acquires all print and non-print materials for youth
0-18 years of age.

The process includes review of patron requests and an evaluation and
assessment of existing collections.

Participates in budget preparation by submitting planned expenditures for
youth services department for the coming fiscal year, and monitors and
maintains budgetary guidelines during the year.

Compiles library activity reports and statistics relating to youth services
and submits as directed.

Assumes responsibility for resolving problem areas within Youth Services
Department and keeps supervisor apprised of action taken.

Makes recommendations for improvement or changes with regard to library
policies and operations.

Interviews, hires and supervises all positions in the Youth Services
Department. Provides training to all persons who report directly to the
position and plans a professional development program for each staff member.

Plans, coordinates and implements all in-service training for youth
services department staff.

Responsible for evaluations and necessary counseling of all staff members
of the Youth Services Department who report directly to position.

Plans and coordinates all PWPL educational programming that relates to the
Youth Services Department conducted for staff, community, special interest
groups and patrons.

Plans and coordinates all library tours and library instruction for Youth
Services Department patrons.

Participates in the planning and implementation of library objectives and
services.

Maintains confidentiality of library records and administrative matters.
Monitors trends and new methods of service delivery by reviewing
professional materials and publications.

Participates in continuing education and training to assure maintenance of
current information.

Serves on committees appropriate to position.

Cultivates and maintains working relationships with a variety of community
organizations.

Interacts and works effectively with patrons, supervisors, co-workers,
staff and volunteers.

Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the
Library Director.

Position Reports To: Library Director

Position Supervises: All Youth Services staff, volunteers and other PWPL
staff members as appropriate.
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