Clarkston Independence District Library

JOB POSTING

Part-time Youth Librarian

Hours: 10-20 hours per week

Salary: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour depending on qualifications and experience

Primary job duties:

Duties include, but are not limited to:

· Plan, prepare and facilitate programs for children age 0-18

· Provides quick and accurate reference and reader’s advisory services to adults, children and teens

· Promotes use of the collection through the creation of bibliographies and displays

· Assists patrons in learning to use the computer catalog, electronic resources and the Internet

· Assists in collection development in assigned areas for selection and weeding

· Performs other library duties as assigned

Qualifications:

· ALA accredited MLS or substantial completion of ongoing studies in an ALA accredited MLS program

· Experience working with children and teens

· Flexibility to work varied hours

· Professional and enthusiastic attitude towards providing public library service to patrons

· Familiarity with public library reference sources

· Familiarity with popular reading materials and genre collections

· Experience using the Internet in reference work

· Strong oral and written communication skills

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

· Broad general knowledge base useful in framing and interpreting reference questions

· Knowledge of Integrated Library Systems, Polaris preferred

· Knowledge of popular office computer programs

Send Cover letter and Resume by November 4^thby 5:00 pm

Anticipated start date December 2013

TO: Andrea R. Tietz

Head of Children and Teen Services

Clarkston Independence District Library

6495 Clarkston road

Clarkston, MI 48346

248.625.2212 FAX: 248.625.8852

For more information about the library, visit our website: www.indelib.org

Andrea R.Tietz
Head Of Children and Teen Services
Clarkston Independence District Library

(successor to the Independence Township Library)

6495 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, Michigan 48346
248-625-2212