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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Head of Youth Services
</span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt;">for
Georgetown Township Public Library located in eastern Ottawa County
and
suburban Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The
Head of Youth Services
performs
professional and supervisory work in planning, implementing, and managing
a
comprehensive program of library service to children and teens and is
responsible for
all
activities assigned to the Youth Services Department,
including
collection development, services, and programs.<span style="">
</span>Position reports to the Library Director.
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<p class="MsoBodyText"><font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span>Requirements: Master’s degree in
Library Science from
an
ALA accredited institution with progressively responsible professional
library
experience, including youth services, general reference, collection development,
administrative,
department head, and supervisory experience. Programming skills are highly
desired. A
working
knowledge/understanding of the principles, methods, and practices of
public
library service, including searching methods, readers’ advisory, and
reference
interviews/sources. Excellent customer service and interpersonal
communication
skills. <span style="">Candidates must possess or
be
eligible for Level 2 certification through the Library of Michigan.
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<p class="MsoBodyText"><font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="">Work
schedule
includes evenings and Saturdays.
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<p class="MsoBodyText"><font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="">This is a salaried
position (40+ hours per week) with a
benefit
package. Starting salary is
$45,000.</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Application deadline: Applications
accepted until position is
filled.</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Apply
in writing, completing a
Georgetown
Township
Employment Application (www.gtpl.org/DocumentCenter/Home/View/587)<a href="http://www.georgetown-mi.gov/staff/empapp.pdf"></a>,
as well as an updated resume detailing relevant experience and
qualifications.
(Do not substitute a resume for <u>completion</u> of the Employment
Application.)</span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Send
to:</span></font></p>
<address class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Georgetown Township Personnel
Director</span></font></address><address>
</address><address class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style=""> </span>P.O.
Box
769</span></font></address><address>
</address><address class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style=""> </span>Jenison,
MI<span style="">
</span>49429-0769</span></font></address>
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