[Michlib-l] JOB OPPORTUNITY

[Myla Stuart]

*Young People’s Librarian*
*Comstock Township Library*
*General Description:*

This is a full-time administrative and technical librarian position
involving the supervision of Young People's library service.  Individual
must be committed to excellence in customer service.
This position is responsible for supervising the Young People's service
staff, coordinating with other library services and initiating and
executing Young People's library programs. Duties include selecting
materials for the Young People's collection, community outreach, monitoring
behavior of children, maintaining collection, and training staff.  The work
requires that the employee have considerable knowledge, skill, and ability
in every phase of the public library field, particularly as it relates to
Young People's library services.  The individual must be flexible with
scheduling.

*Supervision Received:*

Works under the direction of the Director.

*Examples of Duties:*

   - Provides amiable and professional services to the public and library
   staff.
   - Directs and supervises the operations of Young People's library
   service; makes assignments to staff; trains and evaluates staff.
   - Develops and executes programs and services to meet specific needs of
   young people ages 0-18.
   - Provides reference service to young people and teachers and provides
   reader's advisory service.
   - Is responsible for the evaluation and selection of services and
   materials for young people.
   - Assists in promoting library use, especially programs and services of
   the Young People's Department.
   - Develops and coordinates all Young People's outreach programs to local
   nursery schools, day care centers, as well as elementary and secondary
   schools.
   - Prepares and presents innovative library programs and supervises
   program presentation by subordinate staff.
   - Monitors the conditions of the Young People's service area.
   - Meets with members of the library and others in order to coordinate
   activities and exchange information.
   - Assists in reviewing and updating Young People's library service
   policy, as assigned.
   - Represents the library on Young People's services committees and
   serves as the authority for service to young people within the library.
   -  As part of the management team, rotates with other department heads
   to act as Librarian-in- Charge for the Director in the Director's absence.
   Performs related work as required.
   - Collaborates with and facilitates adult or combined departmental
   programming when appropriate.
   - Catalogs materials as needed according to RDA standards.
   - Works with the Public Services Librarian and Information Services
   Librarian as part of the Library's management team, and covers adult
   reference when required.


*Knowledge, Skills and Abilities*

   - Familiarity with the principles and practices of public library
   functions.
   - Comprehension of the needs and abilities of young people and the
   available library materials and services.
   -  Excellent written and oral communications.
   - Windows-Based computer experience.
   - Proficiency with basic troubleshooting for PCs.
   - Ability to administer the activities of Young People's library service
   and supervise the work of others.
   - Capability of making short and long-term development and operations
   plans.  Ability to develop and execute programs for Young People's library
   service.
   - Good-decision making skills in an environment of limited resources and
   competing claims.
   - Establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors,
   subordinates, associates,

officials of other agencies and the general public.

   - Ability to work in an environment subject to continuous interruptions
   and background noises.
   - Adapts well under stress from deadlines, public contact, and changing
   priorities and conditions.
   - Must be flexible with scheduling; includes weekends and evenings.
   - Familiarity with current technological trends and social media.


*Minimum Requirements*

   - ALA accredited M.L.S. or M.L.I.S. course work or continuing education
   in service to Young People.  Progressively responsible library
   administration experience including 2-3 years experience working with youth.
   - Experience in planning and executing programs for 0-18 age group.

This position is salary, nonexempt.  Benefit package.  Salary begins at
39k.
Open from 1/4/17 to 1/27/17
Send resume and cover letter to:
Comstock Township Library
ATTN:  Myla Stuart, Director
P.O. Box 25
Comstock, MI 49041

Or email to:  comstockdirector at gmail.com


Note:  The description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It
is not all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.
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*Myla-Jean Stuart, Director*

Comstock Township Library
6130 King Highway
PO Box 25
Comstock, Michigan 49041

269-345-0136
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