Job Posting: Youth Services Librarian POSITION: Youth Services Librarian REPORTS TO: Library Director JOB GOAL: To provide community families and youth with fun and engaging materials and programs that meets their wants and needs. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree relevant to the position. Library experience and information technology. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects. Ability to creatively plan and implement programming for youth (especially preschool). Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as independently. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patrons, coworkers, and youth, especially preschool age. Strong customer service orientation. Visual acuity and physical skills necessary to retrieve materials from shelves, maintain library materials and operate equipment. Must be able to push/pull loaded book carts and lift/carry materials up to 40 lbs. Hearing ability to answer the telephone and patron inquiries. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Degree in Library Science. Solid knowledge of children's and young adult literature. Knowledge of the philosophy and techniques of all facets of public library services and information technology. Technical, presentation and public speaking skills. Professional certification from the Library of Michigan. INTERVIEWS: Early June START DATE: ASAP Complete job description and posting available at the library and at hlpl.org. Send resume and letter of application to: Houghton Lake Public Library ATTN: Youth Services Librarian 4431 W. Houghton Lake Drive Houghton Lake, MI 48629 Or send via email to: kyoung@hlpl.org In subject line, please note: Youth Services Librarian Kimberly Young Library Director Houghton Lake Public Library 4431 W Houghton Lake Drive Houghton Lake, MI 48629 989-366-9230 kyoung@hlpl.org