Greetings, all-- We have a Youth Services Part Time Librarian position currently open. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Bloomfield Township Public Library is looking for an enthusiastic, energetic librarian committed to high quality Library service to children and their families and ready to join the Youth Services team. The Bloomfield Township Public Library is a class V Library, with a service population of 42,000+ people. There is strong community support for the Library, collections, services and programs offered. The Library promotes inclusivity in the diverse collections and programs available to all ages and abilities. Technology is integrated into Library services. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to provide quality public service and the desire to work in a collaborative, team environment. POSITION TITLE: Librarian DEPARTMENT: Youth Services, reporting to Department Head HOURS: Part-time, 20 hours per week, including evenings and weekends on a flexible basis. WAGES & BENEFITS: $21.37 per hour, increasing to $21.89 per hour after successfully completing a 90 day orientation period. Paid time-off benefits include: vacation, sick, holiday, personal business, and emergency time. Term life and disability income insurance. Eligible for deferred compensation and other voluntary benefits. Professional membership and opportunity to participate in professional development available. REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM: • ALA accredited masters in Library and Information Science • Experience working with children • A high level of energy and self-motivation to create, publicize and conduct new programs • Desire to serve the public, and specifically children, in a positive, energetic manner. • Excellent interpersonal and public relations skills to work effectively with staff, volunteers and Library users in a team environment • Familiarity with Windows-based computers • Flexible with scheduling • Able to lift, push, and/or pull at least 20 pounds; able to visually review materials and discern voice and audible tones DESIRABLE: • Public Library work experience • Successful experience presenting developmentally appropriate programs for young people • Knowledge of children’s literature • Experience with selection and budgeting of material for children • Familiarity with current technologies and social media RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides positive, professional service to the public; plans and conducts developmentally appropriate programs for young people (birth through middle school) and their families; provides reference and readers advisory; participates in the selection, development and evaluation of youth print, non-print, and electronic resources; prepares bibliographies, guides and displays; instructs patrons in the use of downloadable material; selects and maintains youth print and non-print collections; develops and conducts outreach programs to the community; contributes to the Library website, other duties as assigned. APPLICATION, RESUME, COVER LETTER: Due May 12, 2017 Application is available on the Library’s website at www.btpl.org. Careers Bloomfield Township Public Library 1099 Lone Pine Road Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 248-642-5800 OR email to careers@btpl.org