[Michlib-l] Head of Youth Services Posting

[Laura Mancini]

Due to the retirement of a long-serving staff member, the Northville District Library seeks an enthusiastic, experienced and innovative Librarian for a full-time position to oversee the Library’s Youth Services Department. 




Position: Head of Youth Services 

40 Hours per week, including some weekends and evenings 

This is a Union Position 




Salary Range: $54,711.56-$63,001.23 based upon prior work experience 




Benefits: Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision), disability insurance, and MERS retirement. Paid time off includes sick, vacation, holiday, and personal business time. 




Essential Duties Include: 




• Supervises the Departmental staff which includes the training, mentoring, and motivating of team members and evaluates their performance 

• Coordinates, oversees, and participates in departmental programs and services 

• Serves as the Youth Services Department Representative at internal and external meetings and events 

• Manages the Youth Services Department’s assigned budget 

• Directs workflows and develops procedures for the department 

• Provides reference, readers’ advisory, and library services support for users of all ages at the public Information and Reference Desks 

• Evaluates the scope and effectiveness of current programs and services and compiles statistical and analytical reports 

• Recommends changes in programs, services, and collections based upon new developments in the library field and directs their implementation 

• Effectively develops and maintains assigned collection areas 

• Creates, promotes, oversees, and participates in Youth Services’ outreach activities 

• Communicates effectively with staff and patrons 

• Serves on the library’s management team, assists the Director with operational activities and contributes to development and implementation of strategic initiatives 

• Serves as the Librarian-in-Charge of the building when assigned 

• Participates in Continuing Education opportunities 

• Performs related duties as assigned 




Required Qualifications: 




• Master’s Degree in library science from an ALA-accredited college or university 

• Possess a Level I Permanent Professional Certificate from the Library of Michigan 

• Three to five years’ experience working in a Children’s/Youth department with at least one of those years serving in a supervisory capacity 

• Ability to adapt to change in the work environment 

• Ability to create new services and procedures incorporating new theories and technologies as applicable 

• Ability to prioritize duties and tasks 

• Ability to provide the appropriate level of management to veteran Youth Department members as well be able to train and mentor new team members 

• Critical thinking skills 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 

• Experience in working independently and as part of a team 

• Knowledge and proficiency in MS Office, online resources, social media and emerging library technologies 

• Knowledge of children’s literature and library usage habits in order to manage collections and programs, as well as address reference queries 

• Knowledge of library functions, rules, policies, and procedures 

• Strong public service orientation 




Deadline for application: Friday, October 4, 2019 




Please submit a resume, cover letter and application to: 




Carla Eggert, Administrative Assistant 

Northville District Library 

212 West Cady Street 

Northville, MI 48167-1560 




Email: ceggert at northvillelibrary.org 






Applications can be accessed at: https://northvillelibrary.org/?page_id=461 

Laura Mancini 
Director 
Northville District Library 
212 W. Cady Street 
Northville, MI 48167 
248-349-3020, ext. 206 
lmancini at northvillelibrary.org 
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