Due to the retirement of a long time staff member, the West Bloomfield Township Public Library is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, and creative librarian to join our team as a full time youth services librarian.
POSITION: Youth Librarian — Full Time (35 hours per week)
Includes of evening and weekend hours (Saturday/Sunday)
QUALIFICATIONS: MLS or equivalent from an ALA accredited library school; relevant public library experience in youth services; strong interpersonal/communication skills; demonstrated competency with information technology including eMedia, electronic resources, online catalogs, the Internet, social media sites, mobile devices; demonstrated ability to implement projects, programs and/or services; commitment to public service; experienced in programming for children; regularly reads and monitors mainstream and professional media.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Reference and reader’s advisory; collection development; marketing of assigned collection areas; conducts programs and outreach activities; provides instruction and support for patron’s use of eMedia resources and devices; heads library-wide projects and initiatives; conducts programs and outreach and activities; other duties as assigned. This is a non-supervisory position. See: http://www.westbloomfieldlibrary.org/aboutus/employment.php for additional information regarding qualifications, responsibilities, and the application form.
SALARY RANGE: $38,760 - $55,262 per year
BENEFITS: Medical with prescription, dental, optical, disability and life insurance coverage; pension plan; voluntary deferred compensation plan; vacation; holiday; personal and sick leave; paid memberships in professional associations.
DEADLINE: Friday, April 26, 2019
APPLICATION: Cover letter, resume, online application form, and 3 professional work-related references to:
or
Human Resources
West Bloomfield Township Public Library
4600 Walnut Lake Road
West Bloomfield, Michigan 48323