[Michlib-l] Job Posting Extended - Youth Services Librarian

[Jennifer Wrzesinski]

Good afternoon,
The Adrian District Library has the following job opportunity available:

*AVAILABLE POSITION:*  Youth Services Librarian



*WORK SCHEDULE: * 40 hours per week, including evening and weekend hours



*PAY RATE:*  Starting wage is $24.95 per hour, commensurate with
experience; benefits include health insurance, paid vacation and sick
leave, paid holidays



*JOB SUMMARY:*  The person in this position plans and executes services and
programs for the Youth Services and Teen Services Departments of the public
library, including materials selection, reference and readers advisory
services, programming, outreach, and any other library-related work as
required. They oversee development of the library’s youth and teen
collections, including reference materials and electronic collections.
Additionally, they provide service to the public required at the library’s
service desks. They occasionally act as Librarian in Charge (LIC) in the
absence of the library director and assistant director. A complete job
description is available on the library’s website at www.adrian.lib.mi.us.



*REQUIREMENTS:*  A Master's Degree in Library Science from an
ALA-accredited library school. Students currently enrolled in a graduate
program of library and information studies will be considered for the
position at a lower starting pay rate until they have received the degree.

Previous experience working in a public library setting and/or working with
children is highly desirable.



The position requires a commitment to customer service excellence,
excellent oral and written communication skills, expertise with computer
technology and an understanding of its potential in providing high quality
library services. The successful candidate must have the ability to
organize multiple assignments and to work independently. The position
requires demonstrated initiative and a creative approach to attaining
departmental goals as well as the ability to enforce library policies and
procedures.



Additionally, to perform the essential functions of the position, an
individual will be required to maintain a physical condition necessary for
sitting, moving, and/or standing for long periods of time; lifting or
carrying light to moderately heavy objects; operating assigned equipment,
including computers.



*APPLY:*  Submit resume with cover letter providing details of relevant
experience to: Jen Wrzesinski, Library Director, Adrian District Library,
143 E. Maumee St., Adrian, MI 49221 or jwrzesinski at adrian.lib.mi.us.



*DEADLINE:* Open until filled. Anticipated start date is December 4, 2023.



*The Adrian District Library does not discriminate in its employment
practices. *

Thank you,
Jen

-- 
Jen Wrzesinski (she/her)
Library Director
Adrian District Library
143 E. Maumee St.
Adrian, MI  49221
517.265.2265
jwrzesinski at adrian.lib.mi.us
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