The West Bloomfield Township Public Library has an opening for a part time youth librarian at the Westacres Branch. Please see below for details: POSITION: Youth Services Librarian I at the Westacres Branch. Part Time (20 hours per week. Includes evening and weekend hours (Saturday/Sunday) QUALIFICATIONS: MLS or equivalent from an ALA accredited library school or master’s degree in education; experience working with children in a professional setting; interpersonal/communication skills; demonstrated competency with information technology including digital resources, electronic resources, online catalogs, social media sites, mobile devices; demonstrated ability to implement projects, programs and/or services; commitment to public service; experienced in working with children; regularly reads youth literature. RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide reference assistance and reader’s advisory to patrons of all ages at a central service desk; collection development; conducts programs and outreach activities; develops and maintains in-house learning activities available to families using the youth services area; provides instruction and support for patron’s use of eMedia resources and devices; participates in library committees; collaborates with youth librarians at the Main Library: other duties as assigned. This position has a focus on providing services for children ages 0-10 and their caregivers. See: http://www.westbloomfieldlibrary.org/aboutus/employment.php for additional information regarding qualifications, responsibilities, and the application form. SALARY RANGE: Librarian I (Part Time) $21.00 - $24.34 per hour depending on qualifications BENEFITS: Deferred compensation plan, additional voluntary deferred compensation plan; Employee Assistance Plan; vacation; holiday; personal and sick leave; paid memberships in professional associations. DEADLINE: Monday, February 21, 2022 APPLICATION: Cover letter, resume, online application form, and three professional work-related references to be submitted online at https://www.wblib.org/aboutus/permanent_application.php Jeff Crocker Main Library Branch Manager -- West Bloomfield Township Public Library <https://www.wblib.org/> 4600 Walnut Lake Road <https://maps.google.com/maps?q=West+Bloomfield+Township+Public+Library,+Walnut+Lake+Road,+West+Bloomfield+Township,+MI&hl=en&sll=45.00109,-86.270553&sspn=11.046023,23.269043&oq=west+bloomfield+towns&hq=West+Bloomfield+Township+Public+Library,&hnear=Walnut+Lake+Rd,+West+Bloomfield+Township,+Michigan&t=m&cid=10135584653127091883&z=16&iwloc=A> West Bloomfield, MI 48323 <https://maps.google.com/maps?q=West+Bloomfield+Township+Public+Library,+Walnut+Lake+Road,+West+Bloomfield+Township,+MI&hl=en&sll=45.00109,-86.270553&sspn=11.046023,23.269043&oq=west+bloomfield+towns&hq=West+Bloomfield+Township+Public+Library,&hnear=Walnut+Lake+Rd,+West+Bloomfield+Township,+Michigan&t=m&cid=10135584653127091883&z=16&iwloc=A> Main Phone: (248) 682-2120 Branch Phone: (248) 363-4022 <//www.wblib.org/includes/statistics.php?StatType=Link&StatID=Facebook&weblink=https://www.facebook.com/WestBloomfieldLibrary> <//www.wblib.org/includes/statistics.php?StatType=Link&StatID=Pinterest&weblink=https://www.pinterest.com/westbloomlib> <//www.wblib.org/includes/statistics.php?StatType=Link&StatID=Twitter&weblink=https://twitter.com/westbloomlib> <//www.wblib.org/includes/statistics.php?StatType=Link&StatID=Instagram&weblink=https://www.instagram.com/westbloomlib> This message is intended only for the individuals to whom it is addressed. Please note that it is strictly prohibited to disseminate, distribute or copy this information without expressed written permission. West Bloomfield Township Public Library does not guarantee that the integrity of this communication has been maintained or that this communication is free of viruses, interceptions, or interference.