BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE POSITION TITLE: Librarian DEPARTMENT: Youth Services, reporting to Department Head RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct public service: provides positive, proactive professional service to the public at the Youth Services desk; plans and conducts developmentally appropriate programs for young people (birth to middle school) and their families; demonstrates knowledge of downloadable material, emerging technologies and social media. Provides readers advisory and contributes to library website. Indirect public service: Ability to work successfully in a program-oriented team environment; keeps statistics for reporting; uses current technologies for communication; assists with department services; participates in the selection, development and evaluation of youth print, non-print and electronic resources; prepares bibliographies, guides, displays, and assists with website and library social media. Policy: assists in the development and implementation of library policies and procedures. Professional development: participates in professional organizations; seeks opportunities for professional growth and development. REQUIREMENTS: Minimum: ALA-accredited Masters in Library Science; experience working with children; a high level of energy and self -motivation to create, publicize and conduct new programs; develop and conduct outreach programs in the community; familiarity with Windows-based computers; knowledge of internet and database searching; 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. 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, Desirable: Public library work experience; successful experience presenting developmentally appropriate programs for young people; experience with selection and budgeting material for children. Knowledge of children's literature. HOURS: Part time, 20 hours weekly, including evenings and weekends. WAGE & BENEFITS: $20.61 per hour. Pro-rated paid time off benefits, i.e., sick, personal business, vacation, holiday and emergency time. Term life and disability income insurance. Eligible for deferred compensation program. APPLICATION, RESUME & COVER LETTER DUE: November 28, 2015 TO: Careers Bloomfield Township Public Library 1099 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 248.642.5800 Email: careers@btpl.org YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARIAN TYPICAL WORK WEEK'S TASKS A typical work week for the Youth Services Librarian may include: * respond to homework alert received via web site or fax * assist parent and child in locating most appropriate images for report online, in picture file, and in collection * prepare book talk to give off-site at one of several area schools * answer patron questions about upcoming novel by a best-selling author * prepare brochure-style bibliography of materials and web sites related to a popular subject * update and identify new links for youth page of web site * instruct patron in the use of downloading eBooks * review and select new titles to order for the print collection * weed collection according to Selection/Collection Development policy * brainstorm programming ideas with colleagues * explain library policies regarding holds * instruct patron in use of online library catalog * suggest additional titles for beginning- reader patron * assist teacher in the gathering of resource materials for classroom unit * help patron evaluate results from Internet search on public access computers * conduct on-site program for 40 visiting first graders * assist fellow on-desk staff with in-depth or hard-to-find reference questions * consult with monitor regarding disruptive patrons * answer telephone inquiries for materials, asking page staff to locate items * encourage and oversee pages in absence of immediate supervisor * assist patron with MeL request * locate magazine article using InfoTrac Junior edition or eLibrary elementary. * conduct lap sit Mother Goose Club program * take visiting Scout troop on tour * lead youth, shelving staff, and patrons in event of emergency * visit elementary schools to promote summer reading program * add content to youth pages on Library website * conduct class in library computer lab for teachers or parents demonstrating online resources * develop handouts for parents and teachers * assist patron in selection of Special Need toys Andrea Aragona Bloomfield Township Public Library 248-642-5800 x 113