Due to the upcoming retirement of a long serving staff member, the Northville District Library is looking to hire a Head of Youth Services: The Northville District Library seeks an enthusiastic, experienced and innovative Librarian for a full-time position to oversee the Library’s Youth Services Department. Position: Head of Youth Services 40 Hours per week, including some weekends and evenings This is a Union Position Salary Range: $54,711.56-$63,001.23 based upon prior work experience Benefits: Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision), disability insurance, and MERS retirement. Paid time off includes sick, vacation, holiday, and personal business time. Essential Duties Include: • Supervises the Departmental staff which includes the training, mentoring, and motivating of team members and evaluates their performance • Coordinates, oversees, and participates in departmental programs and services • Serves as the Youth Services Department Representative at internal and external meetings and events • Manages the Youth Services Department’s assigned budget • Directs workflows and develops procedures for the department • Provides reference, readers’ advisory, and library services support for users of all ages at the public Information and Reference Desks • Evaluates the scope and effectiveness of current programs and services and compiles statistical and analytical reports • Recommends changes in programs, services, and collections based upon new developments in the library field and directs their implementation • Effectively develops and maintains assigned collection areas • Creates, promotes, oversees, and participates in Youth Services’ outreach activities • Communicates effectively with staff and patrons • Serves on the library’s management team, assists the Director with operational activities and contributes to development and implementation of strategic initiatives • Serves as the Librarian-in-Charge of the building when assigned • Participates in Continuing Education opportunities • Performs related duties as assigned Required Qualifications: • Master’s Degree in library science from an ALA-accredited college or university • Possess a Level I Permanent Professional Certificate from the Library of Michigan • Three to five years’ experience working in a Children’s/Youth department with at least one of those years serving in a supervisory capacity • Ability to adapt to change in the work environment • Ability to create new services and procedures incorporating new theories and technologies as applicable • Ability to prioritize duties and tasks • Ability to provide the appropriate level of management to veteran Youth Department members as well be able to train and mentor new team members • Critical thinking skills • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Experience in working independently and as part of a team • Knowledge and proficiency in MS Office, online resources, social media and emerging library technologies • Knowledge of children’s literature and library usage habits in order to manage collections and programs, as well as address reference queries • Knowledge of library functions, rules, policies, and procedures • Strong public service orientation Deadline for application: Friday, October 4, 2019 Please submit a resume, cover letter and application to: Carla Eggert, Administrative Assistant Northville District Library 212 West Cady Street Northville, MI 48167-1560 Email: ceggert@northvillelibrary.org Applications can be accessed at: [ https://northvillelibrary.org/?page_id=461 | https://northvillelibrary.org/?page_id=461 ] Laura Mancini Director Northville District Library 212 W. Cady Street Northville, MI 48167 248-349-3020, ext. 206 lmancini@northvillelibrary.org