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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>August 7, 2017<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>The Farmington Community Library is seeking a creative, energetic, ambitious and dedicated part time Children’s Services Librarian. Grow, learn and share knowledge with both peers and patrons in a diverse community which values education,
learning and the library. This candidate should have knowledge of best library practices, familiarity of reference materials for children and students, particularly for ages 0 – 12 years, an awareness of children’s current reading, viewing and listening interests
and possess technology skills. <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Position Available: Part-Time Librarian I Position<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b> Children’s Services Department<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b> Farmington Branch Library<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Recommended Salary range: $19.05 - $33.52 per hour</b><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:2.5in;text-indent:-2.5in"><b>Part-time Position:
</b><b>24 hours per week scheduled at either Library Branch, contingent on staff needs. Hours will be scheduled to include evenings, Saturdays and an occasional Sunday.</b><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:2.5in;text-indent:-2.5in"><b>Fringe Benefits Include: Employer provided vacation, sick, holiday and personal business time, life insurance and 401 (a) Defined Contribution retirement plan.
Other voluntary benefits available. <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Deadline for Applications: August 28, 2017 by 5:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:2.5in;text-indent:-2.5in"><b>Interviews for selected candidates: Friday, September 8, 2017 at the Farmington Branch,<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:2.5in;text-indent:-2.5in"><b> 23500 Liberty Street, Farmington, MI 48335<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Please include your cover letter, resume, application </b>
<a href="http://farmlib.org/application">http://farmlib.org/application</a><span style="color:black">
</span><b> and response to the following questions:<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">1 .What ideas do you have for services/resources for the Children’s Department that we could realistically implement that would make a significant impact upon the lives of children in our service area?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:75.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in">2. Please include a detailed Preschool Story Time outline.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Please send your information to: Elyse Streit, Library Director<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b> Farmington Community Library<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b> 32737 West 12 Mile Road<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b> Farmington Hills, MI 48334<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>
<a href="mailto:Elyse.Streit@FarmLib.org">Elyse.Streit@FarmLib.org</a><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>Employee Classification: Librarian I Job Summary:<o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Under the supervision of Senior Librarians and the Branch Head, Librarians beginning their career focus on the Library’s philosophy, policies and procedures as they apply the knowledge gained in library school. Librarians provide public
services to children, young adults or adults. Such services include reader’s advisory, reference in print and electronic and programming.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>Essential Duties/Responsibilities May Include:<o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Provides quick and accurate reference and reader’s advisory services to the public, using both print and electronic resources. Utilizes knowledge of children’s literature materials and resources for ages 0 - 12 years.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Assists patrons in learning to use the automated circulation system, electronic resources, and the Internet.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Provides Children’s and/or Adult programming, under the supervision of the Department Head. Children’s staff must become aware of the developmental ages of the child and the activities appropriate for each developmental stage.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Participates in collection development in assigned areas with responsibility for selection, weeding and promoting use of the collection through creation of bibliographies.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Becomes familiar with the Library’s Reference Collection and all special collections, thereby serving as a resource for other Information Desk staff.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>May receive a secondary assignment to demonstrate employee understanding and mastery of the Library’s approach to a special collection or service.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Serves as the Librarian-In-Charge of the building, when assigned. Must be knowledgeable about and able to make decisions in situations dealing with Library security, emergency procedures and conflict resolution.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-1.0in"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>Minimum Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from a school accredited by the American Library Association or completion by December 2017.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Application of the basic principles, concepts and methodology of professional librarianship in carrying out basic assignments, operations or procedures.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Critical thinking skills, as applied to successfully answering reference inquiries.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Knowledge of Children’s literature, media and resources for ages 0 – 12 years.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Knowledge of literature, current events and general information found helpful in resolving reference inquiries.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Effective oral and written communication skills.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Professional attitude towards providing public library services to patrons.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Familiarity with current technology, i.e., general computer literacy, knowledge of the Internet, Microsoft Office and other electronic sources of information.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff and supervisors.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Excellent understanding of Library policies, procedures, philosophy and Public Service Values.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" align="left" style="text-align:left"><b><u><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Physical Activity Requirements:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" align="left" style="text-align:left"><i><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">[Degree of physical demands (strength) usually associated with the essential functions of the job]<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" align="left" style="text-align:left"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly
to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Light Work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree. The type of physical demands usually associated with the essential functions of this classification
are: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching overhead and horizontally, handling, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing and seeing.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" align="left" style="text-align:left"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" align="left" style="text-align:left"><b><u><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Equipment Commonly Associated with this Job:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" align="left" style="text-align:left"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Computer equipment plus peripherals, scanner, computer projector, telephone reception system, microform reader printers and office machinery, among others.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Diane Serresseque<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Executive Assistant<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Farmington Community Library<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>32737 West Twelve Mile Road<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Farmington Hills, MI 48334<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><o:p> </o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>(248) 848-4303 Phone<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>(248) 553-6892 Fax<o:p></o:p></i></p>
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