AVAILABLE POSITION: Full-time Librarian, Public Services - Youth WORK SCHEDULE: 40 hours per week, including evening and weekend hours PAY RATE: $16.22 per hour with merit increases; benefits include pro-rated health insurance, retirement plan, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays JOB SUMMARY: The Full-Time Librarian, Public Services provides library services to patrons of all ages, with a primary focus on youth services and early childhood development. These services include: delivery of reference, information and reader’s advisory services for patrons of all ages, collection development, program development, display creation, publicity material development, outreach, and use of library technology to meet the needs of the community served. REQUIREMENTS: ALA/MLIS with public library experience preferred. Students currently enrolled in a graduate program of library and information studies will be considered for the position at a lower starting pay rate. Experience working with children required. Demonstrated expertise in early literacy and child development preferred. The position requires a commitment to customer service excellence, excellent oral and written communication skills, expertise with computer technology and an understanding of its potential in providing high quality library services. The successful candidate must have the ability to organize multiple assignments and to work independently. The position requires demonstrated initiative and a creative approach to attaining departmental goals. Additionally to perform the essential functions of the position, an individual will be required to maintain a physical condition necessary for sitting, walking, and/or standing for long periods of time; lifting or carrying light to moderately heavy objects; operating assigned equipment, including computers. APPLY: Submit resume with cover letter providing details of relevant experience to: Angela Semifero, Library Director, Marshall District Library, 124 W. Green Street, Marshall, MI 49068. Electronic submissions to: SemiferoA@MarshallDistrictLibrary.org . DEADLINE: Application materials will be accepted through 5:30 pm on Friday, December 19, 2014. PLEASE NOTE: All candidates will be notified of our decision by mail or phone within 3-4 weeks after the deadline date. We ask that no inquiries be made about the status of your application during this period.