*EARLY LITERACY OUTREACH LIBRARIAN* *Full-Time|Exempt* *Reports to: Youth & Teen Services Supervisor * ------------------------------ *Primary Duties & Responsibilities:* 1. Provide reference services, readers’ advisory and computer assistance to patrons of all ages using a variety of collections, materials and formats. Recognize the essential role of reference services in public librarianship and prioritize time at the Information Desk over other responsibilities as necessary. 2. Participate in collection development and maintenance, keeping within monetary and physical space constraints. 3. Engage in early literacy outreach opportunities within the community, including story times at early childhood organizations. 4. Plan and present story times with an emphasis on early literacy development in the Library to children birth to age 6 and their caregivers/teachers. 5. Plan and present early literacy programming, including collaborating with organizations serving children birth to age 6. ------------------------------ *Other Duties & Responsibilities:* 1. Maintain proficiency with Library databases and digital services and learn new technologies and software. 2. Mentor and train MLS Librarian Intern; train and oversee department volunteers; scheduling of department staff. 3. Member of internal and external committees. 4. Enforce library policies relevant to public use; respond to emergencies and provide support, as needed; act quickly, exercising good judgment. 5. Communicate effectively with patrons, co-workers and professional colleagues. 6. Work positively and collaboratively across departments to accomplish departmental and Library goals. 7. Foster and promote diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and the community. 8. Adapt and respond to multiple priorities, interruptions and demands; resolve problems in a positive manner. 9. Seek professional continuing education, both organized and casual, with a commitment to keeping services current and appropriate; member of internal and external committees. 10. Perform other duties as assigned. ------------------------------ *Job Qualifications & Skills:* 1. MLS/MLIS from an ALA accredited school. 2. Knowledge of youth literature. 3. Previous youth programming experience preferred. 4. Proficient in MS Office, Google Workspace, internet browsers and other computer related technologies. 5. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. 6. Dedication to public service and providing excellent customer service. 7. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to organize work, set priorities and manage projects to completion. 8. Enthusiastic, positive, friendly, self-motivated, creative and approachable. 9. Strong obligation to confidentiality. 10. Ability to speak multiple languages helpful. 11. May require a valid Michigan driver’s license based on assignment. ------------------------------ *Working Environment:* 1. May be required to: sit, stand, bend, stoop, crouch, reach, kneel and/or walk for extended periods of time; carry books, boxes of books or objects weighing up to 50 pounds; push or pull wheeled carts with a total weight of up to 500 pounds; operate assigned equipment; pick up litter; spread ice melt; use the telephone, keyboard, computer mouse. 2. Evening, weekend and some holiday hours are required. 3. This position may qualify for limited remote work opportunities. *This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent due hardship.* ------------------------------ *Salary: *Starting at $53,268, depending on qualifications and experience. *Benefits: *This position offers medical, dental and life insurance, as well as a retirement plan and time benefits. The retirement plan is a Defined Contribution plan, with employees contributing 3% and the City of Novi contributing 9%. Time benefits are earned beginning on the date of hire and include personal business time (6 days annually), sick time (1 day per month), vacation time (7 hours per month to start, increasing based on years of service) and paid Holidays. *Hours: *Forty (40) hours per week, including days/evenings and some weekends. *Application Deadline: **Tuesday, May 5, 2026* *Application Details:* ● Only complete application packets *(including a Cover letter, Resume and Novi Public Library application) *will be considered. Incomplete application packets will not be reviewed. ● NPL applications available at https://novilibrary.applicantpro.com/jobs/ ● Employment offer dependent on results of a physical and background check ● Submit online or send to: *Kristen Sullivan, HR Specialist* Novi Public Library 45255 W. Ten Mile Rd. Novi, MI 48375 "I am emailing at a time convenient to me, please do not feel obligated to reply to this email outside of your normal working hours."