The Northville District Library seeks an enthusiastic and innovative individual for a part-time position to serve as one of its Youth Services Librarians. *Position: Youth Services Librarian* 20 Hours per week, including some weekends and evenings This is a Union Position *Salary Range:* $26.90-$33.65 per hour based upon prior work experience *Benefits:* Paid time off includes sick, vacation, holiday, and personal business time. *Essential Duties Include:* - Participates in community and school outreach activities - Plan, develops,and conducts youth programs•Develops and maintains youth collection areas by reviewing, evaluating, selecting, purchasing, and withdrawing materials - Provides reference, readers’ advisory, and library services support for users of all ages at the public Information and Reference Desks - Recommends changes in programs, services, and collections based upon new developments in the library field - Communicates effectively with staff and patrons - Serves as the Librarian-in-Charge of the building when assigned - Participates in Continuing Education opportunities - Performs related duties as assigned *Required Qualifications:* - Master’s Degree in library science from an ALA-accredited college or university; Will also consider students who have completed at least one year of a MLS/MLIS accredited program. - Possess a strong commitment to serving youth patrons - Familiarity with social, pop culture, and technological trends that impact young people’s lives - Ability to create new services and procedures incorporating new theories and technologies as applicable - Ability to prioritize duties and tasks - Critical thinking skills - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - Experience in working independently and as part of a team - Knowledge and proficiency in MS Office, online resources, social media and emerging library technologies - Knowledge of youth literature, both current and classic, and library usage habits in order to manage collections and programs, as well as address reference queries - Knowledge of library functions, rules, policies, and procedures - Strong public service orientation *Deadline for application: November 26,2024* *Please submit a resume, cover letter and application to:* Caryn Bartone, Head of Youth Services Northville District Library 212 West Cady Street Northville, MI 48167-1560 Email: cbartone@northvillelibrary.org Applications can be accessed at: https://northvillelibrary.org/?page_id=22288