[Michlib-l] Job Opening - Youth Services Librarian
SPL Warner Baird District Library
spl at llcoop.org
Wed Nov 21 15:14:39 EST 2018
TITLE: YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARIAN
REPORTS TO: LIBRARY DIRECTOR
JOB CLASSIFICATION: EXEMPT
LIBRARY: SPRING LAKE DISTRICT LIBRARY
SALARY: $38,000 - $42,000
The Spring Lake District Library is a Class IV library located in Spring
Lake, Michigan, west of Grand Rapids and very close to Lake Michigan with
its beautiful beaches. Exciting local events like the Coast Guard Festival
and proximity to three larger cities make Spring Lake an attractive place
to work and live.
The library serves a population of 18,260 and is part of the Lakeland
Library Cooperative. The library has a dynamic youth program currently in
place with activities like Lego Club, Full STEAM Ahead, Baby, Toddler, and
Preschool Storytimes, and is looking for an enthusiastic and creative
person to provide leadership and continue to grow the scope of youth
services. There is an opportunity for supervisory experience as well.
This is a full-time professional position. The essential function of this
job is to manage the Youth Services department, which includes planning
and executing library programs for children and youth, marketing youth
library services in the community, creating marketing materials such as
posters, flyers, and brochures, providing collection development and
evaluation of the youth services collection, and providing reference and
information services to patrons of all ages.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in a humanities field.
Professional Librarians Certificate from the State of Michigan or
credentials to qualify for certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master of Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited college
or university or currently enrolled in an ALA-accredited program.
Successful experience as a youth librarian in a public library.
Complete job description and application forms are available at Spring
Lake District Library, 123 East Exchange Street, Spring Lake, MI 49456 or
you can reply to this email. Resumes will be accepted only with standard
application form. Telephone (616) 846-5770.
The position is open until filled. Applications received by December 6
will receive first consideration.
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