Position

Youth Services Librarian

Education & Experience

Education: Master’s Degree in Library/ Information Science from an ALA-accredited college or university.

A post-graduate degree in Education, Early Childhood Development, or a related subject field may be considered in lieu of an MLIS degree.

Desirable: Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education/ Early Childhood Development or any related subject field, with prior public library experience in children’s/ youth services is desired, but is not a required requisite to qualify for this position.

Experience & Certification: A minimum of one (1) year of public library experience with a Professional Certificate [level II] or higher issued by the Library of Michigan, or ability to obtain one within six (6) months of hire.  (Exemptions will be considered for non-MLIS candidates)

Nature of the Work

As a professional senior-level member of the Library’s Youth Services Team, this individual reports to the Head of Youth Services, and is charged with the responsibility of selecting, acquiring, classifying, and maintaining library materials; planning and delivering client-centered programs; and furnishing reference, bibliographical, and readers' advisory services. May assist the Department Head in performing in-depth, strategic research, and synthesize, analyze, and edit information. 

This position requires examining, analyzing, and evaluating facts and circumstances surrounding individual problems, situations or transactions, and determining actions to be taken within the limits of standard, library policies, or accepted practices.  This individual plans and prioritizes work and is expected to solve problems by adapting methods or interpreting instructions. 

Hours

Part-time; Average 25 hours weekly, including some evenings and weekends

Salary

Starting Salary $18.00 to $22.00 DOQ; Paid hourly

Prorated Benefits Package includes: Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave; and Retirement

Application Deadline

1 opening;

Applications received on or before Thursday, December 23, 2021 given first consideration 

Application Process          

Send a current resume and cover letter to:

Oxford Public Library

Attn: Bryan J. Cloutier, Library Director

PO Box 538

Oxford, MI 48371

Or, email submissions will be accepted at: bcloutier@miopl.org                                                                            

Regards,

Bryan J. Cloutier

Director & CEO, Oxford Public Library

Trustee, Four County Community Foundation

President, Northeast Oakland Historical Society & Museum

Oxford Public Library

530 Pontiac Street

Oxford MI 48371

248.628.3034 x 211