[Michlib-l] Youth Librarian Posting- Northville District Library

[Laura Mancini]

Due to a retirement, the Northville District Library seeks an enthusiastic and innovative individual for a full-time position to serve as one of its Youth Services Librarians.

Position:		Youth Services Librarian
			40 Hours per week, including some weekends and evenings
			This is a Union Position

Salary Range:		$43,947.93-$55,613.19 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:

•	Participates in community and school outreach activities
•	Develops and implements a variety of youth programming including story times and other literature-based programming, Summer Reading, STEAM activities, crafts and hosting performers. 
•	Develops and maintains youth collection areas by reviewing, evaluating, selecting, purchasing, and withdrawing materials
•	Provides reference, readers’ advisory, and library services support for users of all ages at the public Information and Reference Desks
•	Promotes informational literacy and facilitates learning in the library using a variety of techniques
•	Recommends changes in programs, services, and collections based upon new developments in the library field 
•	Communicates effectively with staff and patrons
•	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 or II Professional Certificate from the Library of Michigan. Candidates without this certification will be considered for the position, but will be required to such obtain such certification within six months as a 
        condition of their employment
•	Posses a strong commitment to serving youth patrons
•	Familiarity with social, pop culture, and technological trends that impact young people’s lives
•	Ability to create new services and procedures incorporating new theories and technologies as applicable
•	Ability to prioritize duties and tasks
•	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 youth literature, both current and classic, 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: July 13, 2020

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