Position

Youth Services Librarian

(Youth Services)

Education & Experience

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

Desirable: Bachelors 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: A minimum of one (1) year of professional public library experience.

Certification: Librarian’s Permanent Professional Certificate [level II] or higher issued by Library of Michigan, or ability to obtain one within six (6) months of hire.

Nature of the Work

As a 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; and furnishing reference, bibliographical, and readers' advisory services. May assist the Head of Youth Services 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 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 26 hours weekly, including evenings and weekends.

Salary

$16.50; Paid hourly.

Prorated benefits package includes: retirement, paid vacation, sick, and holidays.

Application Deadline

(Extended)—Open Until Filled.  Applications received on, or before 15 July 2015 will be given first consideration. 

Application Process          

Send a current resume, cover letter and three professional references to:

Oxford Public Library

Attn: Bryan J. Cloutier, Director

PO Box 538

Oxford, MI 48371

Or, email submissions will be accepted at: bcloutier@oxford.lib.mi.us

Regards,                                                                                   

Bryan J. Cloutier

Library Director

Oxford Public Library

530 Pontiac Road

Oxford MI 48371-4844

Voice: 248.628.3034 x 211

Fax: 248.628.5008

Web: www.MiOPL.org