The deadline for applications for this position is coming up on Friday, February 5 at 5pm EST. Join the Statewide Library Services team at the Library of Michigan and coordinate the state library's efforts to assist Michigan's public libraries in providing high quality, innovative children and youth library services to their communities. Our current focus includes early literacy, summer reading, and partnering to bring libraries into the education community. The position provides support and consultation to library staff throughout Michigan and participates as a team member for statewide library development. The Youth Services Coordinator will coordinate various statewide activities directed at children and youth and provide training and education to support Michigan library services to these user groups. Additionally, the staff member will collaborate with partners both inside and outside state government to accomplish goals serving Michigan children and youth. This position advises the Director of Statewide Library Services and the Library Management Team on statewide library issues. The position represents the Library of Michigan within the department, state and national levels; participates in pertinent professional associations and acquires continuing education essential to carry out job responsibilities. The Library of Michigan, part of the Michigan Department of Education, invites applications for a full-time classified position located in Lansing, MI. The Statewide Library Services department provides a wide-range of services and support to the Michigan library community including coordination of services funded by Library Services and Technology Act. Applications will be accepted through Friday, February 5, 2016 at 5:00pm EST. Apply at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/1328366/library-consult... Shannon ------------------------ Shannon White Director of Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo Lansing, MI 48909 www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.373.9489 Whites29@michigan.gov<mailto:Whites29@michigan.gov>