[Michlib-l] Part-Time Youth Librarian Position Northville District Library

[Laura Mancini]

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

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

Salary Range: $23.21-$27.06 per hour based upon prior work experience 

Benefits: 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: October 16, 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 | 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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