Position Youth Services Librarian (Youth Services) Education & Experience Education: Masters Degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited college or university. Desirable: Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education / Early Childhood Development or any related subject field, with prior public library experience in children's / youth services is desired, but is not a required requisite to qualify for this position. Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of professional public library experience. Certification: Librarian's Permanent Professional Certificate [level II] or higher issued by Library of Michigan, or ability to obtain one within six (6) months of hire. Nature of the Work As a member of the Library's Youth Services Team, this individual reports to the Head of Youth Services and is charged with the responsibility of selecting, acquiring, classifying, and maintaining library materials; and furnishing reference, bibliographical, and readers' advisory services. May assist the Head of Youth Services in performing in-depth, strategic research, and synthesize, analyze, and edit information. This position requires examining, analyzing, and evaluating facts and circumstances surrounding individual problems, situations or transactions, and determining actions to be taken within the within the limits of standard, library policies, or accepted practices. This individual plans and prioritizes work and is expected to solve problems by adapting methods or interpreting instructions. Hours Part-time; Average 26 hours weekly, including evenings and weekends. Salary $16.50; Paid hourly. Prorated benefits package includes: retirement, paid vacation, sick, and holidays. Application Deadline (Extended)-Open Until Filled. Applications received on, or before 15 July 2015 will be given first consideration. Application Process Send a current resume, cover letter and three professional references to: Oxford Public Library Attn: Bryan J. Cloutier, Director PO Box 538 Oxford, MI 48371 Or, email submissions will be accepted at: bcloutier@oxford.lib.mi.us Regards, Bryan J. Cloutier Library Director Oxford Public Library 530 Pontiac Road Oxford MI 48371-4844 Voice: 248.628.3034 x 211 Fax: 248.628.5008 Web: www.MiOPL.org