Wayne Public Library

Employment Opportunity

Position:            Part-Time Children’s Librarian

Hours:                Approximately 27 hours per week, including days, evenings, and weekends

Location:           Wayne Public Library, 3737 S. Wayne Rd., Wayne, MI 48184

Responsibilities:                        

·        Provide reference and readers’ advisory service

·        Plan and execute library programs, including storytimes and the summer reading program

·        Participate in collection development including evaluation, purchasing, and weeding

·        Develop relationships with local community groups and schools

·        Promote the library through various marketing channels and outreach

·        Assist patrons with computers and other technology

·        Assist with the general operation of the library, including opening and closing the building

·        Prepare and arrange displays

·        Assist with special projects

·        Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

·        Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program or significant progress toward such a degree

·        Knowledge of current library theories and practices

·        Reference, programming, and collection development experience preferred

·        Experience working with children preferred

·        Enthusiasm and strong commitment to excellent public service

·        Strong interpersonal, communication, and technology skills

·        Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

·        Ability to work independently

·        Ability to lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds

Wage:                 Starting at $17.00/hr

To apply:          Submit a cover letter, resume, application, and three professional references to:

                                             City of Wayne

                                             Personnel Department

                                             3355 S. Wayne Rd.

Wayne, MI 48184

Applications are available at http://www.ci.wayne.mi.us/pdfs/employapp.pdf

Completed applications are due by Monday, September 16, 2019.

The City of Wayne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.