<html><body style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;">The Brandon Township Public Library is seeking a creative, energetic, customer service-oriented Teen Librarian. The candidate should possess knowledge of best library practices, providing reference assistance, and current technology and social media. A passion for reading, viewing and listening to teen literature is a must.</span><div><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size:12pt;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:12pt;">Position Available: </span><span style="font-size:12pt;"> Teen Librarian </span><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125);"> </span><span style="font-size:12pt;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:12pt;">Qualifications: </span><span style="font-size:12pt;"> MLS degree from an accredited university and </span><span style="font-size:16px;">eligibility</span><span style="font-size:12pt;"> for a Michigan Librarian Certificate </span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">Salary: </span><span style="font-size:12pt;"> $17.15 per hour</span><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size:12pt;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:12pt;">Part-time Position </span><span style="font-size:12pt;"> 20 to 24 hours per week</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:12pt;">Deadline for applications is August 21, 2015, 5:00 pm or until filled. Please attach your cover letter and resume and send it to Harmony Crocker, Adult Services Manager at</span><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span><a href="mailto:rhiggerson@brandonlibrary.org" style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb(17,85,204);">hcrocker@brandonlibrary.org</a></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">If interested, please review the attached job description, or visit our website at brandonlibrary.org to learn more about the library. </span></div><div><div><br />Harmony Crocker<div>Adult Services Manager</div><div>Brandon Township Public Library</div><div>304 South Street</div><div>Ortonville, MI 48462</div><div>248.627.1461</div><div>hcrocker@brandonlibrary.org</div><div><br /></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="border:1pt solid;padding:1pt 1pt 0in;">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border:none;padding:0in;"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;color:#008080;">BRANDON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY</span></b></p><p><b></b></p><b></b>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border:none;padding:0in;"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;color:#008080;">Job Description/Position Standards with
Qualifications and Requirements</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;color:#008080;"></span></p><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border:none;padding:0in;"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:#FF0000;">Position: Teen
Librarian</span></p><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border:none;padding:0in;"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:#FF0000;"> Part time 20-24 hours per week</span></p><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border:none;padding:0in;"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:#FF0000;">Salary: $17.15 </span></p><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border:none;padding:0in;"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:#FF0000;">Deadline for
Application: August 21, 2015, 5:00 pm or until filled </span></p><p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="border:none;padding:0in;"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;color:#008080;">Job Summary</span></b></p></div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Under the direction of the
Adult Services Manager, the Teen Services Librarian provides excellent
reference and reader’s advisory services to the public at the adult reference
desk and responsible judgment and initiative in planning and evaluating
services to teens both within the library and within the community. This
position contributes to collection development and overseas or provides
specific programs and services for the department.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="border:none;padding:0in;"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;color:#008080;">Responsibilities</span></b></p></div>
<span style="font-size:14.6666669845581px;"><br /></span><ul style="margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Leads the Teen
Services team in developing goals, policies and procedures as they relate
to young adults.<b></b></span><p><b></b></p><b></b></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Initiates, plans,
implements and conducts a variety of innovative programs and activities to
encourage the use of the library by teens between the ages of 12 and 18.<b></b></span><p><b></b></p><b></b></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-size:11pt;">At the public
reference desk provides reference and reader’s advisory services and
library orientation and instruction to both teens and adults.</span><p></p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Promotes,
publicizes and represents teen services and the library to the community,
schools and other local agencies. Maintains frequent contact with these
agencies.</span><p></p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Represents Brandon
Township Public Library at the Young Adult Services meeting hosted by The Library
Network cooperative.</span><p></p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Involves teens in
planning and implementing services to their age group.</span><p></p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Provides and
develops special programs or events for adults as assigned.</span><p></p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Conducts
one-on-one and some group training sessions for library patrons and staff
in the use of library resources.</span><p></p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Selects,
evaluates, maintains and discards teen materials based on professional
judgment, recognized review sources and knowledge of teen preferences.</span><p></p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Analyze user
needs, interests, hold lists, popular topics and other </span><span style="font-size:14.6666669845581px;">measures</span><span style="font-size:11pt;"> to determine
future directions of the collection.</span><p></p></li>
<li><span style="text-indent:-.25in;font-size:11pt;">Responsible for
budget expenditures in designated area(s) according to established procedures.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Works with
supervisory personnel to seek supplementary funding to enhance library
services, including state, federal and private grant funds. </span><p></p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Contributes to the
development and content of the library’s website.</span><p></p></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="border:none;padding:0in;"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;color:#008080;">Qualifications</span></b></p></div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Minimum qualifications
include a Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution
and eligibility for a Michigan Librarian Certificate.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="border:none;padding:0in;"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;color:#008080;">Requirements</span></b></p></div><span style="font-size:14.6666669845581px;"><br /></span><ul style="margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Successful work
experience providing direct customer service in a public library setting.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Experience using
library materials in all formats including electronic resources.</span><p></p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Proactive public
service attitude along with excellent communication and planning skills.</span><p></p></li>
<li><span style="text-indent:-.25in;font-size:11pt;">Demonstrate
proficiency with electronic databases, Microsoft Office applications, social
networking sites, and mobile technology, as it relates to eBooks and other
digital resources.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Ability to work as
an effective team member.</span><p></p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Creative problem
solving ability.</span><p></p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Experience working
successfully within a complex organizational structure.</span><p></p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Ability to work
cooperatively with other departments within the organization.</span><p></p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Awareness of the
unique role of the public library in the community.</span></li></ul><div style="border:solid 1pt;padding:1pt 1pt 0in 1pt;background:#fffff7;">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border:none;padding:0in;"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;color:#008080;">Department Affiliation/Supervisor</span></b></p></div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;">This position reports to the
Adult Services Manager.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><br /></span></p></div></body></html>