Job Announcement

Lyon Township Public Library

Part-time Youth Services Librarian

 

 

Position           : Youth Services Librarian

 

Supervisor       : Library Director

 

Salary              : $17-$19 per hour DOQ

 

Schedule         : 25-29 Hours per week, including evening and weekend hours

 

Benefits           : paid holidays, vacation, sick and personal day, continuing education

 

The Lyon Township Public Library is seeking a part-time Youth Services Librarian to start ASAP.  We are seeking an energetic & enthusiastic person with experience with children’s programming and a love and dedication for children’s librarianship.  We are a small library in a growing community in southwest Oakland County.  Must have a good sense of humor and customer service philosophy.  

 

Typical Duties

• Contributes to the overall effectiveness of providing direct service to patrons
• Plans, promotes and implements all Youth programming ages 0-17 including Summer Reading Program
• Collection development, evaluation and weeding of youth collections, including books, magazines, audio books, DVDs & videos, CDs & databases
• Provides reference and readers advisory to all ages
• Conduct computer based instruction and homework help
• Prepares displays
• Attends monthly staff meetings
• Actively promotes the library in the community and represents the library at community events
• Gives presentations to school and community groups
• Submits relevant information for the library website, flyers and brochures
• Orders supplies for programs and services relevant to Youth Services
• Participates in fundraising activities for the library

 

Required Qualifications and Abilities

• MLIS from an ALA accredited University
• Course work and concentration in youth and children’s services
• Knowledge of age appropriate programs 0-17 years
• Knowledge of print and electronic resources and materials for youth
• Knowledge of library automation systems
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers
• Ability to make decisions in accordance with library policies and procedures
• Ability to think analytically and to develop new procedures for more efficient work flow
• Knowledge of standard office and library machines (i.e. photocopier, fax machine, printers)
• Familiarity with current technology and electronic sources of information.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Excellent understanding of library policies, procedures, philosophy and public service values.
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful work situation.

 

The above is intended to describe the major responsibilities and requirements for this

position. It is not an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities or requirements.

 

Dates:            

Deadline for applications: October 18, 2016 @ 5:00 p.m.

 

Application: Please submit a resume and three references to: hteasdle@lyon.lib.mi.us

 

This is an at-will position. The Lyon Township Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.