Come work for us! We are a growing, creative and fun youth-services team and we are looking for someone to join us! The Clarkston Independence District Library is looking for someone to join our positive, team-oriented, growing and exciting work environment. *Salary: *$18.00-$24.00 per hour (depending on qualifications) *Hours:* 18-27.5 hours per week *Primary job duties:* *Duties include, but are not limited to:* · Provides direct assistance to patrons with basic information regarding use of library material, equipment, and services at the combined youth/adult information desk. · Initiates, plans, and conducts a variety of programs and activities to encourage the use of the library by children and teens · Maintains and cultivates contact with parents and other family members, the public, schools, teachers, other libraries, state and regional library associations, and other professional organizations · Responsible for development of assigned collections · Attends and participates in staff meetings and discussions · Perform other library duties as assigned *Qualifications:* • Master’s degree in Library and Information Science or within a semester of completion • Professional and enthusiastic attitude towards providing public library service to patrons of all ages • Experience working with children ages 0-18 • A desire to serve the public in a positive manner • Familiarity with popular reading materials and genre collections • Strong oral and written communication skills • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships • Knowledge of Integrated Library systems, Polaris preferred • Familiarity with electronic databases and MeL resources • Knowledge of popular office computer programs • Ability to lift, push and/or pull at least 20 pounds • Flexibility to work varied hours, including nights and weekends *Reports to:* Head of Children’s and Teen Services *Send cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references by email, mail or fax to:* Tracy Bedford, Head of Children’s and Teen Services Clarkston Independence District Library 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 bedfordt@cidlibrary.org Fax: 248.625.8852 *Deadline for applications:* October 29, 2018 at 5:00pm An Equal Opportunity Employer