Full-Time Children’s Librarian 1

OR

Full-Time Children’s Library Assistant

Zauel Memorial Library, Children’s Department

We are looking for an enthusiastic, imaginative, self-motivated, capable individual who relates well with children and who would be able to perform the following duties:

· Plan, organize and carryout children’s programming which includes storytelling, puppet shows, crafts and STEM programs

· Answer reference questions and provide assistance to children, parents, students and care-givers

· Oversee collection development and maintenance of all juvenile collections

· Interact with and plan library services with various community organizations and schools

· Supervise children’s department staff

· Collaborate with other Children’s and Teen Services employees

· Other duties as assigned

Ability to work well with patrons and other staff is required.  Must be enthusiastic about children’s library services, children’s literature and truly enjoy working with children.  Working some evenings and Saturdays will be required.

Education and Compensation

Librarian 1

Position requires an ALA accredited master’s degree in Library or Information Science

$49,385 to $64,095 per year in six annual steps with an excellent benefit package

Library Assistant

Position requires a four-year college degree with applicable experience

$42,502 to $53,594 per year in six annual steps with an excellent benefit package

DEADLINE:  September 11, 2024

The Public Libraries of Saginaw employment application may be found on the Library’s website at https://www.saginawlibrary.org/about/employment-volunteer-opportunities.

Please send your cover letter, resume and completed library application to Maria McCarville at mmccarville@saginawlibrary.org.   EOE

Maria McCarville, MBA  MILS

Director

Public Libraries of Saginaw

505 Janes Avenue

Saginaw, MI  48607

989.755.9820