The Northville District Library seeks an enthusiastic and innovative individual for a part-time position to serve as one of its Youth Services Librarians.

Position:  Youth Services Librarian
20 Hours per week, including some weekends and evenings
This is a Union Position 

Salary Range:
 $26.90-$33.65 per hour based upon prior work experience

Benefits:
Paid time off includes sick, vacation, holiday, and personal business time.

Essential Duties Include:
  • Participates in community and school outreach activities
  • Plan, develops,and conducts youth programs•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
  • 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
Deadline for application: November 26,2024

Please submit a resume, cover letter and application to:
Caryn Bartone, Head of Youth Services
Northville District Library
212 West Cady Street
Northville, MI 48167-1560
Email: cbartone@northvillelibrary.org
Applications can be accessed at: https://northvillelibrary.org/?page_id=22288