[Michlib-l] 20 Hour Youth Service Librarian

[Andrea Aragona]

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE

POSITION TITLE:               Librarian
DEPARTMENT:                  Youth Services, reporting to Department Head

RESPONSIBILITIES:           Direct public service: provides positive, proactive professional service to the public at the Youth Services desk; plans and conducts developmentally appropriate programs for young people (birth to middle school) and their families; demonstrates knowledge of downloadable material, emerging technologies and social media. Provides readers advisory and contributes to library website.
Indirect public service: Ability to work successfully in a program-oriented team environment; keeps statistics for reporting; uses current technologies for communication; assists with department services; participates in the selection, development and evaluation of youth print, non-print and electronic resources; prepares bibliographies, guides, displays, and assists with website and library social media.
                                                Policy: assists in the development and implementation of library policies and procedures.
                                                Professional development: participates in professional organizations; seeks opportunities for professional growth and development.
REQUIREMENTS:              Minimum: ALA-accredited Masters in Library Science; experience working with children; a high level of energy and self -motivation to create, publicize and conduct new programs; develop and conduct outreach programs in the community; familiarity with Windows-based computers; knowledge of internet and database searching; flexible with scheduling; Able to lift, push, and/or pull at least 20 pounds; able to visually review materials and discern voice and audible tones. Desire to serve the public, and specifically children, in a positive, energetic manner.  Excellent interpersonal and public relations skills to work effectively with staff, volunteers and library users in a team environment,
Desirable: Public library work experience; successful experience presenting developmentally appropriate programs for young people; experience with selection and budgeting material for children. Knowledge of children's literature.

HOURS:                                Part time, 20 hours weekly, including evenings and weekends.

WAGE & BENEFITS:         $20.61 per hour. Pro-rated paid time off benefits, i.e., sick, personal business, vacation, holiday and emergency time.  Term life and
                                                disability income insurance.  Eligible for deferred compensation program.

APPLICATION, RESUME
& COVER LETTER DUE:   November 28, 2015
                                                                TO: Careers
Bloomfield Township Public Library
1099 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302
248.642.5800         Email: careers at btpl.org

YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARIAN
TYPICAL WORK WEEK'S TASKS

A typical work week for the Youth Services Librarian may include:

*             respond to homework alert received via web site or fax
*             assist parent and child in locating most appropriate images for report online, in picture file, and in collection
*             prepare book talk to give off-site at one of several area schools
*             answer patron questions about upcoming novel by a best-selling author
*             prepare brochure-style bibliography of materials and web sites related to a popular subject
*             update and identify new links for youth page of web site
*             instruct patron in the use of downloading eBooks
*             review and select new titles to order for the print collection
*             weed collection according to Selection/Collection Development policy
*             brainstorm programming ideas with colleagues
*             explain library policies regarding holds
*             instruct patron in use of online library catalog
*             suggest additional titles for beginning- reader patron
*             assist teacher in the gathering of resource materials for classroom unit
*             help patron evaluate results from Internet search on public access computers
*             conduct on-site program for 40 visiting first graders
*             assist fellow on-desk staff with in-depth or hard-to-find reference questions
*             consult with monitor regarding disruptive patrons
*             answer telephone inquiries for materials, asking page staff to locate items
*             encourage and oversee pages in absence of immediate supervisor
*             assist patron with MeL request
*             locate magazine article using InfoTrac Junior edition or eLibrary elementary.
*             conduct lap sit Mother Goose Club program
*             take visiting Scout troop on tour
*             lead youth, shelving staff, and patrons in event of emergency
*             visit elementary schools to promote summer reading program
*             add content to youth pages on Library website
*             conduct class in library computer lab for teachers or parents demonstrating online resources
*             develop handouts for parents and teachers
*             assist patron in selection of Special Need toys

Andrea Aragona
Bloomfield Township Public Library
248-642-5800 x 113

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