The Clarkston Independence District Library seeks a creative, enthusiastic librarian to join a positive, team-oriented work environment and lead our Children’s & Teen Services departments.
Head of Children’s & Teen Services
Hours: 40 hours per week, includes some evenings and weekends
Salary: $48,000-$64,000 depending on qualifications and experience
Benefits: Health, dental, and optical insurance; Disability and life insurance; Vacation, sick and personal days; Retirement plan.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
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Develop collections and manage budgets for Children’s & Teen services departments.
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Collaborate with community organizations and schools to promote the library.
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Design and coordinate a variety of activities to promote the use of the Library by children, teens and families.
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Hire, train, schedule and supervise part-time children’s librarians, program assistants, and a full-time teen librarian.
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Foster teamwork among the Children’s and Teen department staff.
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Assist patrons of all ages in obtaining information in a variety of formats.
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Provide readers’ advisory services to patrons of all ages.
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Instruct patrons individually and in small groups in the use of library resources and equipment.
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Develop Library policies and procedures with administrative team.
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Coordinate volunteer projects for youth volunteers.
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Update Children’s & Teen Services portion of the Library’s website.
Required Qualifications:
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MLS from an ALA accredited institution.
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Experience working with children and teens and enthusiastic commitment to children’s and teen services.
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Desire and ability to provide excellent customer service.
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Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to work independently and as a team leader.
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Supervisory experience.
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Public library/reference desk experience.
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Experience working with an ILS, Polaris preferred.
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Collection development experience.
Reports to: Library Director
Please email cover letter, resume, and three professional references to:
Julie Meredith, Library Director
Deadline: Monday, February 15, 2021 at 6:00pm