[Michlib-l] Job Opening - Youth Services Librarian

[SPL Warner Baird District Library]

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 Librarian’s 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.