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

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