Full-time Youth and Teen Services Librarian
The Clarkston Independence District Library seeks a creative, enthusiastic librarian to join a positive, team-oriented work environment to help meet the needs of the young people, specifically teens, in the Clarkston community.
Hours: 40 hours per week, includes some weekends and evenings
Salary: $37,000 to $48,000 depending on qualifications and experience
Benefits: Health, dental, optical insurance; disability and life insurance; vacation, sick and personal days; retirement plan.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
• Develop collections for teens
• Collaborate with community organizations to promote library services
• Design a variety of activities to promote the use of the library by tweens and teens
• Maintain and cultivate relationships with the public schools, private schools and local teachers
• Work with Head of Children’s and Teens services to update the Teen Services portion of the website
• Provide library outreach services to the local public and private schools
• Assist with Youth Services Department programs for younger patrons as needed
• 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
Required Qualifications
• MLIS from an ALA accredited institution
• At least one year of experience working with teens and enthusiastic commitment to teen services
• Desire and ability to provide excellent customer service inside and outside of the library
• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to work independently or as a team leader
• Public library/information desk experience
• Experience working with ILS, Polaris preferred
• Collection development experience
• Knowledge of popular print and audio-visual materials for teens
Reports to: Head of Children’s and Teen Services
Please email resume and cover letter to bedfordt@indelib.org by April 21st at 5 pm. Thank you.
Tracy Bedford
Head of Children's and Teen Services
Clarkston Independence District Library