Due to a retirement, the Northville District Library seeks an enthusiastic and innovative individual for a full-time position to serve as one of its Youth Services Librarians. Position: Youth Services Librarian 40 Hours per week, including some weekends and evenings This is a Union Position Salary Range: $52,540.80 - $60,777.60 based upon prior work experience Benefits: Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision), disability insurance, MERS pension system with optional 457 plan. Paid time off includes sick, vacation, holiday, and personal business time. Essential Duties Include: * 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 * Possess a Level I or II Professional Certificate from the Library of Michigan. Candidates without this certification will be considered for the position, but will be required to such obtain such certification within six months as a condition of their employment * 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 Deadline for application: December 1, 2022 Please submit a resume, cover letter and application to: Carla Eggert, Administrative Assistant Northville District Library 212 West Cady Street Northville, MI 48167-1560 Email: ceggert@northvillelibrary.org Applications can be accessed at: [ https://northvillelibrary.org/?page_id=22288 | https://northvillelibrary.org/?page_id=22288 ] Laura Mancini Director Northville District Library 212 W. Cady Street Northville, MI 48167 248-349-3020, ext. 206 lmancini@northvillelibrary.org