The Northville District Library seeks an enthusiastic and innovative individual for a full-time position to serve as one of its Adult Services Librarians. Position: Adult Services Librarian 40 Hours per week, including some weekends and evenings This is a Union Position Salary Range: $50,523.20-$58,448.00 based upon prior work experience Benefits: Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision), disability insurance, and MERS retirement. Paid time off includes sick, vacation, holiday, and personal business time. Essential Duties Include: • Participates in community outreach activities • Develops and implements a variety of adult programming including book clubs and other literature-based programming, summer reading, crafting and hosting performers in-person, hybrid or virtual settings • Develops and maintains adult 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 • Possess a Level I or II Professional Certificate from the Library of Michigan. Candidates without this certification will be considered for the position, but will be required to obtain such certification within six months as a condition of their employment • Posses a strong commitment to serving multi-generational adult patrons • 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 adult 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 Preferred Qualifications: • Knowledge and/or experience working with local history collections • Knowledge and/or experience working with genealogical collections • Experience developing senior citizen programming Deadline for application: June 10, 2022 Please submit a resume, cover letter and application to: Carla Eggert, Administrative Assistant Northville District Library 212 West Cady Street Northville, MI 48167-1560 Email: ceggert@northvillelibrary.org Applications can be accessed at: https://northvillelibrary.org/?page_id=22288 Laura Mancini Director Northville District Library 212 W. Cady Street Northville, MI 48167 248-349-3020, ext. 206 lmancini@northvillelibrary.org