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font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Lyon</span></b></st1:placename><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
"Arial",sans-serif"> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Township</st1:placetype></span></b></st1:place><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
"Arial",sans-serif"> Public Library<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Part-time
Youth Services Librarian<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Position : Youth Services Librarian<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Supervisor : Library Director<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Salary : </span><span style="font-family:
"Arial",sans-serif">$17-$19 </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
"Arial",sans-serif">per hour DOQ<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Schedule : 25-29 Hours per week, including evening
and weekend hours<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Benefits : paid holidays, vacation, sick and
personal day, continuing education<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The
Lyon Township Public Library is seeking a part-time Youth Services Librarian to
start ASAP. We are seeking an energetic
& enthusiastic person with experience with children’s programming and a
love and dedication for children’s librarianship. We are a small library in a growing community
in southwest <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Oakland</st1:placename>
<st1:placetype w:st="on">County</st1:placetype></st1:place>. Must have a good sense of humor and customer
service philosophy. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<h1><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Typical Duties<o:p></o:p></span></h1>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Contributes to the
overall effectiveness of providing direct service to patrons<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Plans, promotes
and implements all Youth programming ages 0-17 including Summer Reading
Program<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Collection
development, evaluation and weeding of youth collections, including books,
magazines, audio books, DVDs & videos, CDs & databases<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Provides reference
and readers advisory to all ages<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Conduct computer
based instruction and homework help<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Prepares displays<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Attends monthly
staff meetings<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Actively promotes
the library in the community and represents the library at community
events<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Gives
presentations to school and community groups<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Submits relevant
information for the library website, flyers and brochures<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Orders supplies
for programs and services relevant to Youth Services<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Participates in
fundraising activities for the library<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Required
Qualifications and Abilities<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">MLIS from an ALA
accredited University <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Course work and
concentration in youth and children’s services<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Knowledge of age
appropriate programs 0-17 years<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Knowledge of print
and electronic resources and materials for youth<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Knowledge of
library automation systems<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ability to deal
tactfully and courteously with the public; and to establish and maintain
effective working relationships with co-workers<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ability to make
decisions in accordance with library policies and procedures<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ability to think
analytically and to develop new procedures for more efficient work flow<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Knowledge of
standard office and library machines (i.e. photocopier, fax machine,
printers)<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Familiarity with
current technology and electronic sources of information.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ability to
communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Excellent
understanding of library policies, procedures, philosophy and public
service values.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ability to
maintain composure in stressful work situation.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The above
is intended to describe the major responsibilities and requirements for this<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">position.
It is not an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities or
requirements.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Dates</span></i></b><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Deadline
for applications: October 18, 2016 @ 5:00 p.m. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Application</span></i></b><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">: Please submit
a resume and three references to: <a href="mailto:hteasdle@lyon.lib.mi.us"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">hteasdle@lyon.lib.mi.us</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">This is an
at-will position. The Lyon Township Public Library is an equal opportunity
employer.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></p><br><div><span name="x"></span><div><p>Holly Teasdle, Director</p>
<p>Lyon Township Public Library</p>
<p>27005 S. Milford Rd.</p>
<p>South Lyon, MI 48178</p>
<p>248-437-8800, ext. 610</p>
<p><a href="http://www.lyon.lib.mi.us">www.lyon.lib.mi.us</a></p>
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