[Michlib-l] Job Posting - Thomas Township LIbrary

[Tari Dusek]

YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARIAN

THOMAS TOWNSHIP LIBRARY, 8207 SHIELDS DRIVE, SAGINAW MI 48609

LIBRARY CLASS SIZE  3

DATE  03-01-2017

CLOSING DATE  03-08-2017





JOB SUMMARY:



THE THOMAS TOWNSHIP LIBRARY IS SEEKING A FULL-TIME YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARIAN.  THIS EMPLOYEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTING ACTIVITIES, SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN TO ADULTS.  PERFORMS COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT TASKS FOR YOUTH RESOURCES, INCLUDING THE CATALOGING OF MATERIALS.  PROVIDES ASSISTANCE IN THE SUPERVISION AND TRAINING OF THE SUPPORT STAFF.  IN THE ABSENCE OF THE DIRECTOR, THIS PERSON IS ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE DAILY OPERATIONS OF THE LIBRARY.





PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:



    INSTRUCT AND ADVISE PATRONS IN USING THE ON-LINE CATALOG DATABASES, REFERENCE MATERIAL PROCEDURES AND LOCATING MATERIALS.

    PROVIDE REFERENCE AND READERS’ ADVISORY SERVICES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

    ASSIST WITH CIRCULATION INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, OPENING AND CLOSING TASKS, PROCESSING OVERDUE NOTICES, FEES AND FINE MANAGEMENT AND SHELVING.

    ASSIST WITH DAILY INTERLIBRARY LOAN DUTIES.

    INTERPRET AND APPLY POLICIES TO OPERATIONS.

    EVALUATE, SELECT, ACQUIRE AND DISCARD YOUTH MATERIALS TO MAINTAIN  COLLECTION RELEVANCY.

    CATALOG YOUTH MATERIALS.

    PLAN, PREPARE, PROMOTE AND SET UP MEETING ROOM FOR STORY TIMES, SUMMER READING PROGRAMS, CRAFT ACTIVITIES, AND SPECIAL EVENTS.

    CONDUCTS WEEKLY STORY TIMES FOR TODDLERS 24 – 36 MONTHS OLD AND WEEKLY STORY TIMES FOR CHILDREN 3 – 5 YEARS OLD.

   CONDUCTS OUTREACH TO AREA SCHOOLS.

   OVERSEES THE CHILDREN’S READING ROOM FOR ORDERLINESS.

   PLAN AND ASSEMBLE DISPLAYS.

   GIVE TOURS AND INSTRUCT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE USE OF THE LIBRARY.

   CONDUCT THE MONTHLY ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP.

   ATTEND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS AS REQUIRED.

   ATTEND MONTHLY LIBRARY BOARD MEETINGS.

   SORT AND SET UP YOUTH MATERIALS FOR THE ANNUAL USED BOOK SALE.



THESE ARE INTENDED ONLY AS ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE VARIOUS TYPES OF WORK PERFORMED.  THE OMISSION OF SPECIFIC DUTIES DOES NOT EXCLUDE THEM FROM THE POSITION.





MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:



    BACHELORS DEGREE IN A RELATED FIELD, MLS DEGREE PREFERRED

    LIBRARY OF MICHIGAN CERTIFICATION OR WILLINGNESS TO       OBTAIN CERTIFICATION

    1 YEAR EXPERIENCE WORKING IN A LIBRARY SETTING

    DOCUMENTED EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH CHILDREN AGES 1-18

    STRONG COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC SERVICE AND LITERACY

    AVAILABLE TO WORK REGULARLY SCHEDULED DAYS, EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS

    MUST BE ABLE TO STAND FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME

    ABLE TO REACH MATERIALS ON 90 INCH HIGH SHELVING AND FLOOR LEVEL SHELVING

    CAPABLE OF LIFTING A MAXIMUM OF 30 POUNDS

    FRIENDLY, OUTGOING AND ENERGETIC PERSONALITY



    THE THOMAS TOWNSHIP LIBRARY IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR PATRONS AND EMPLOYEES.  IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH THIS GOAL, A BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED BEFORE THE SELECTED CANDIDATE CAN BE FULLY EMPLOYED.





KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:



    KNOWLEDGE OF CURRENT LIBRARY PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES

    KNOWLEDGE OF AUTOMATED LIBRARY CIRCULATION SOFTWARE

    KNOWLEDGE OF CURRENT CHILDREN’S SERVICES AND LITERATURE

    ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE CLEARLY, IN WRITING AND ORALLY

    ABILITY TO PRODUCE WRITTEN NEWS RELEASES TO PROMOTE PROGRAMMING & SERVICES

    ABILITY TO WORK COOPERATIVELY WITH PATRONS OF VARYING AGES AND LIBRARY STAFF

    ABILITY TO MEET DEADLINES

    SKILL IN OPERATING OFFICE EQUIPMENT, COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE, ESPECIALLY MICROSOFT OFFICE

    SKILL IN NAVIGATING THE INTERNET AND USING EMAIL

    SKILL IN CREATING CONTENT USING FACEBOOK



COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:



     SALARY WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE THOMAS TOWNSHIP LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND WILL BE BASED ON EDUCATION AND PRIOR EXPERIENCE.

     SINGLE SUBSCRIBER HEALTH INSURANCE

     457B EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION





SUBMIT RESUME TO:



THOMAS TOWNSHIP LIBRARY

8207 SHIELDS DR.

SAGINAW, MI 48609



OR



jbttl_vac at hotmail.com







Tari Dusek
Director
Thomas Township Library
8207 Shields Drive
Saginaw, MI 48609
989 781-3770 Phone
989 781-3881 Fax
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