[Michlib-l] CIDL - FT Head of Children's & Teen Services Position

[Julie Meredith]

The Clarkston Independence District Library seeks a creative, enthusiastic librarian to join a positive, team-oriented work environment and lead our Children's & Teen Services departments.

Head of Children's & Teen Services

Hours:                  40 hours per week, includes some evenings and weekends
Salary:                  $48,000-$64,000 depending on qualifications and experience
Benefits:             Health, dental, and optical insurance; Disability and life insurance; Vacation, sick and personal days; Retirement plan.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

*         Develop collections and manage budgets for Children's & Teen services departments.

*         Collaborate with community organizations and schools to promote the library.

*         Design and coordinate a variety of activities to promote the use of the Library by children, teens and families.

*         Hire, train, schedule and supervise part-time children's librarians, program assistants, and a full-time teen librarian.

*         Foster teamwork among the Children's and Teen department staff.

*         Assist patrons of all ages in obtaining information in a variety of formats.

*         Provide readers' advisory services to patrons of all ages.

*         Instruct patrons individually and in small groups in the use of library resources and equipment.

*         Develop Library policies and procedures with administrative team.

*         Coordinate volunteer projects for youth volunteers.

*         Update Children's & Teen Services portion of the Library's website.

Required Qualifications:

*         MLS from an ALA accredited institution.

*         Experience working with children and teens and enthusiastic commitment to children's and teen services.

*         Desire and ability to provide excellent customer service.

*         Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to work independently and as a team leader.

*         Supervisory experience.

*         Public library/reference desk experience.

*         Experience working with an ILS, Polaris preferred.

*         Collection development experience.

Reports to:         Library Director


Please email cover letter, resume, and three professional references to:
Julie Meredith, Library Director
juliem at cidlibrary.org<mailto:juliem at cidlibrary.org>
Deadline: Monday, February 15, 2021 at 6:00pm

https://www.cidlibrary.org/community/cidl/library-jobs.html
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