HERRICK DISTRICT LIBRARY

Librarian I – Youth Librarian, North Side Branch - Full Time

Starting wage $23.65 per hour

Benefits apply

Herrick District Library has an opening for a Librarian I specializing in Youth Services at the Herrick North Side Branch location.

Qualifications include a master’s degree in Library Science and professional librarian experience or demonstrated ability.

Responsibilities:

• Designs, promotes, presents and evaluates a variety of programs for children of all ages based on their developmental needs and interest and the goals of the library
• Seeks mutually beneficial collaborations with area organizations to serve children
• Knows early childhood development theories and applies best early literacy practices
• Conducts reference/readers’ advisory interviews and uses broad knowledge of children’s literature to assist reading and program recommendation
• Builds relationships and partners with area schools through regular outreach and support
• Participates actively with the Herrick Youth Services team in system wide goal setting, priorities and planning services for children and their parents/caregivers
• Provides reference and research assistance in various forms – in person, via email, phone, or other technological means to all ages
• Offers technology assistance – helps patrons use library technology resources
• Models a positive user-centered library experience
• Assists in maintaining an inviting and literacy-rich children’s play space and teen space
• Assists with social media presence and branding of the library
• Positively represents and promotes the interests of the library in the community
• Supervises building and branch staff in the absence of the branch manager
• Stays informed of best practices, current trends, emerging technologies, and research in librarianship, child development and education
• Communicates with excellent demonstrated oral, written and interpersonal skills

Hours:

                        Monday                      10:30am -- 7:00pm

Tuesday – Friday      9:30am – 6:00pm

Every 3^rd Saturday    9:00am – 2:00pm (off Friday when working a Saturday)

Occasional Sunday

Please submit cover letter, resume and job application by 4:00 pm on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 to:

Email to: jobs@herrickdl.org

Mail to: Herrick District Library

Attention: Director

300 South River Avenue

Holland, MI 49423

616-355-3723