[Michlib-l] Job Opportunity

[AW Cierra Bakovka]

POSITION TITLE: Youth Services Librarian 


JOB DESCRIPTION: 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! 

Job Type: Full-Time 

SCHEDULE: 40hrs per week including rotating Saturdays (1-2 per month) 
SALARY: $38,000/yr starting 
REPORTS TO: Director 

EXPECTED START: May 2023 

BENEFITS: Benefits are available after completing the probationary period. Eligible for PTO. Healthcare, vision, and dental insurance. MERS Retirement. Paid holidays when would be normally scheduled but the library is closed ( New Year’s Day , President’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving , Christmas Eve , Christmas Day). 




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

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Creating and performing virtual or in person storytimes and children’s/teen programs, as applicable 
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Marketing youth-oriented programs and services on library website, social media, and other mediums as applicable 
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Putting together take-and-make activity kits, as applicable 
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Generating material for storywalk in compliance with copy-right laws. Updating storywalk as needed. 
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Creating and executing timely and well-rounded material displays for the youth area on a regular basis 
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Creating marketing materials for youth department programs in cooperation with other library departments 
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Fostering an environment that is inclusive of all youth and families 
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Engages regularly and positively with family patrons, including tweens and teens 
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Continuously builds on relevant knowledge to perform reader’s advisory for youth materials 
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Maintains awareness of new youth materials in the collection from board books through teen 
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Curates and maintains youth collection 
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Manages the youth programming and materials budgets 
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Coordinates with the Adult Librarian and Director on library initiatives 
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Performs outreach with local organizations and schools 
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​Generates a monthly report for review for the Director and the Library Board 



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GENERAL DUTIES: Provides circulation services as operations require. Duties include, but are not limited to 

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Serves the public at the circulation desk by checking in and out library materials and issuing/updating library cards. 
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Collects money for overdue fines and lost and damaged materials. 
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Ensures circulation policies and procedures are followed for the proper handling of patron and materials records for an accurate library database. 
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Sorts, packs, unpacks, and inspects library materials received from or being delivered to other libraries. 
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Runs reports and lists for item hold information and interlibrary loan requests. 
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Searches shelves for requests, retrieves items requested, and routes items appropriately, as well as for overdue items prior to sending overdue notices. 
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Contacts patrons or other libraries as necessary. 
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Provides assistance to patrons and staff in the use of library equipment and machines. 
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Familiarizes self with general library policies and enforces them as necessary. 
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Places and fills item hold requests. 
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Provides library and directional information to patrons in person or over the telephone. 
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Assists with curbside delivery / locker pickup 
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Attends and participates in any staff meetings or other meetings with supervisor 
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Performs other duties as assigned 



REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

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Exceptional customer service skills. 
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Proficient computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Drive 
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Ability to work with general supervision and adhere to established policies and procedures. 
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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 retrieve materials from shelves upon patron or staff request. 
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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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Ability to operate a variety of equipment including cash register, fax, and copy machines. 
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Valid MI driver’s license and/or available transportation for travel to workshops and library-related meetings 
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Possession of or ability to obtain at least a Level 4 Library Staff Certification from the Library of Michigan 
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High School Diploma required, Bachelor’s degree preferred 
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Related experience working with children or teens required 
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Experience working in a library preferred 

Please [ https://www.indeed.com/job/youth-services-librarian-d428be7f16ca4c0b | apply via Indeed ] 

Cierra Bakovka, MLIS 
She/Her 
Director 
Henika District Library 

149 South Main St. 
Wayland, MI 49348 
269-792-2891 ext. 309 
[ mailto:waycb at llcoop.org | waycb at llcoop.org ] 

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