[Michlib-l] [JOB POSTING] - Youth Services Librarian, Part Time

[Michael McEvoy]

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


Position: 20 Hours per week, including some weekends and evenings.

This is a Union Position


Benefits: Paid time off includes sick, vacation, holiday, and personal
business time.


Essential Duties:
•    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; Will also consider students who have completed at least one
year of a MLS/MLIS accredited program
•    Possess 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

To Apply:
Go to https://northvillelibrary.bamboohr.com/careers/28 and click on Apply
for this Job.

Open until Filled.
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