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Bacon St.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=Default align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>Hillsdale MI 49242<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Default><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>General Description: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>This individual will develop, implement, and supervise children’s and teen services provided by the library. The Children’s/Teen Services Librarian also assists in supervising the daily operation of the library as assigned, and provides assistance to library support staff as needed. Reports to, and is evaluated by, the Library Director. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Default><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>Examples of Duties: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:1.25pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>• Coordinates and directs programs of service to children and teens <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:1.25pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>• Develops and proposes service programming, policies and procedures related to children and teen services in the library <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:1.25pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>• Monitors the quality and effectiveness of existing programs and practices <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:1.25pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>• Assists Library Director with collection development and cataloging of new materials <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:1.25pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>• Assists patrons with question about public access computers or computer functions <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:1.25pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>• Answers telephone and provides routine information to patrons <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:1.25pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>• Checks books, magazines and other library holdings in and out at the circulation desk and collects fines using an automated circulation system <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:1.25pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>• Maintains close contact with the Library Director to ensure administration of quality service <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:1.25pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>• Helps oversee library pages and or volunteers <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>• Performs other related duties as required <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Default><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:1.5pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>• A library science degree or teaching degree <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:1.5pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>• Experience working with children <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:1.5pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>• Knowledge of children’s and teen literature and general interests <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:1.5pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>• Excellent written and oral communication skills <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:1.5pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>• Experiences in office practices, especially helping to prepare budgets and some basic accounting procedures <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>• Willing to obtain library certification and further training in professional skills <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>This is a part-time 28 hour a week position with some evening and/or Saturday work. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>The City of Hillsdale uses a performance based pay scale. The starting pay for this position is $10.00 per hour. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>Procedure: All applicants must email a cover letter, a resume, and three references by March 7, 2014, to be considered for the position. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>Submit to: LeAnn Beckwith, Library Director, at <a href="mailto:lbeckwith@hillsdale-library.org">lbeckwith@hillsdale-library.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Default><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>