[Michlib-l] Full-Time Youth Services Position Posting

[AW Cierra Bakovka]

Hi all, 

Henika is looking to hire for a full-time youth services position! Job description below. Please apply via this [ https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?cmp=Henika-District-Library&t=Youth+Service+Librarian&jk=59175cb23b7a2326&q=youth+services+librarian&vjs=3 | Indeed posting ] link ( [ https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?cmp=Henika-District-Library&t=Youth+Service+Librarian&jk=59175cb23b7a2326&q=youth+services+librarian&vjs=3 | https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?cmp=Henika-District-Library&t=Youth+Service+Librarian&jk=59175cb23b7a2326&q=youth+services+librarian&vjs=3 ] ) if interested. Thank you! 



Do you love weaving a tale of a faraway place? Do you delight in engaging kids with imaginative play? Do you get excited when you recommend a book to someone you know they will enjoy? If you answered yes to these questions, Henika District Library is looking for you! 




DUTIES: 

Works under personnel supervision by Director 




Youth Services 

- Provides active and passive programs for library patrons ages 0-18. Duties include, but are not limited to: 

    * Creating and performing virtual or in person storytimes and children’s programs, as applicable 
    * Using basic recording equipment and green screen to create virtual programs 
    * Using basic video editing tools to generate videos of programs to post on library social media 
    * Putting together take-and-make activity kits 
    * Generating material for storywalk. Updating storywalk as needed seasonally. 
    * Creating and executing timely and well-rounded material displays for the youth area on a monthly basis 
    * Creating marketing materials for youth department programs in cooperation with other library departments 
    * Fostering an environment that is inclusive of all youth and families 
    * Engages regularly and positively with family patrons, including tweens and teens 
    * Continuously builds on relevant knowledge to perform reader’s advisory for youth materials 
    * Maintains awareness of new youth materials in the collection from board books through young adult 



General 

- Provides circulation services as operations require. 

    * Assists patrons in locating materials or putting items on hold for interlibrary loan 
    * Runs notices while staffing the circulation desk 
    * Assists with curbside delivery 
    * Provides reference services. Duties include, but are not limited to receiving an answering of questions regarding collections, library services, and policies 
    * Attends and participates in monthly staff meetings and any other meetings with supervisor 
    * Generates a monthly report for review for the Director and the Library Board. 
    * Performs other duties as assigned 



QUALIFICATIONS: 

    * High School Diploma required 
        * Bachelor’s degree preferred 
    * Related experience working with children or teens required 
    * Experience working in a library preferred 



REQUIRED SKILLS: 

    * Demonstrates knowledge of policies and procedures and applies them consistently 


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Interpersonal and communication skills for interaction with staff and patrons in an effective and courteous manner 

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Ability to push/pull fully loaded book carts, retrieve or place materials above shoulder or below knee level, and transport materials and delivery bags weighing up to 40 pounds 

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Available transportation for travel to workshops and library-related meetings 

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Demonstrate familiarity with technology such as necessary to provide assistance to patrons. These include, but are not limited to, Microsoft Office, the internet, copier and fax machine, telephone, and mobile devices 

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Possess basic technology skills necessary to complete job responsibilities or the ability and willingness to learn those skills. These include, but are not limited to, familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel, Google Drive and Calendar, email, and Canva 

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Demonstrates basic mathematical skills necessary for routine calculations 




Job Types: Full-time 

Pay: $35,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year 

Cierra Bakovka 
Director 
Henika District Library 

149 South Main St. 
Wayland, MI 49348 
269-792-2891 ext. 309 
waycb at llcoop.org 

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