Youth Services Librarian Youth Services - Northville, Michigan ------------------------------ The Northville District Library seeks an enthusiastic and innovative individual for a part-time position to serve as one of its Youth Librarians. Position: 20 Hours per week, including some weekends and evenings. This is a Union Position Benefits: Paid time off includes sick, vacation, holiday, and personal business time. Essential Duties: • 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; Will also consider students who have completed at least one year of a MLS/MLIS accredited program • 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 To Apply: Go to https://northvillelibrary.bamboohr.com/careers/28 and click on Apply for this Job. Open until Filled.