[Michlib-l] Posting Full-time Teen and Adult Services Librarian

[Cindy Mack]

The Wixom Public Library is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic and public
service-oriented full-time Teen and Adult Services Librarian.

JOB OVERVIEW
The successful candidate must have a strong knowledge of and interest in
both teen and adult fiction. The position requires a person who enjoys
working with the public, particularly with teens and adults. The ideal
candidate is creative, interested in providing cutting-edge library
services, and has a high-interest in program planning and implementation.
The Library is looking for someone who is comfortable with engaging in and
cultivating relationships with local schools, community organizations and
businesses. The successful candidate can effectively work independently or
in a team environment. Self-motivation is a key requirement of the job, as
is flexibility with scheduling. The ideal candidate actively seeks
opportunities for professional growth and development and has a
demonstrated knowledge of electronic resources and materials, emerging
technologies and social media.

SALARY: $37,850, plus competitive benefit package

HOURS: 37.5 hours per week, including 2 evening shifts per week and every
other Saturday

RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide positive, proactive professional service to the
public at both the Adult Information Desk and the Children’s Reference
Desk; sole collection development responsibility of the adult fiction
collection and teen collections; plans and implements teen and adult
programs; actively helps further develop and expands a variety of library
services, including the Library’s newly created Mobile Makerspace.

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum: Master’s Degree in Library Science from an
accredited university; professional and enthusiastic attitude towards
providing public library services to patrons of all ages; excellent written
and verbal communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills; strong
knowledge of and high interest in both adult and teen fiction; enjoys
working with teens and understands their social, emotional, physical, and
mental development. Desirable: public library work experience; successful
experience with teen program development and implementation; strong
background in readers’ advisory; experience with materials selection and
budgeting in both teen and adult library environments.

APPLY TO:
Cindy Mack, Library Director
Wixom Public Library
49015 Pontiac Trail
Wixom, MI 48393
cindy at wixomlibrary.org

Please submit cover letter, resume, and City of Wixom Application for
Library Employment (http://wixomgov.org/DocumentCenter/View/1283) by
December 8, 2015.

The Wixom Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer and shall
consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race,
color, handicap, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital status or
veteran status.

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Cindy J. Mack
Library Director
Wixom Public Library
49015 Pontiac Trail
Wixom, Michigan 48393
248-624-2512 (p)
248-624-0862 (f)
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