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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Farmington Community Library is seeking a creative, energetic, ambitious, and dedicated full-time Young Adult Librarian to help plan, direct and implement the Library’s Young Adult Services. This candidate
should have knowledge of current best practices for Young Adult Services, familiarity with Young Adult collections, an awareness of current interests of teens/tweens, ages 10-17, and excellent technology skills.
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">A Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited school and a minimum of one year public library experience required. Previous experience in Young Adult Services preferred.
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Position Available: Full-time Young Adult Librarian
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <s><span style="color:red"> <o:p></o:p></span></s></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Salary: $40,185 – $59,926 per year<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:2.5in;text-indent:-2.5in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Full-time Position 40 hours per week.
</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Hours will be scheduled to include evenings, Saturdays and Sundays.</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Fringe Benefits: Excellent<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Deadline for applications is January 19, 2018, by 5:00 p.m.
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Please submit application, resume, and 1-2 pages describing your experience
</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">working with teens/tweens, ages 10-17. Include why you want to work with teens/tweens, how you would implement fun/creative programming, and your thoughts and ideas about integrating technology into teen/tween programming.</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Application available at </span>
</b><a href="http://farmlib.org/application"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">http://farmlib.org/application</span></b></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt">
</span><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#C00000"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-1.0in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-1.0in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Send your resume to:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-1.0in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Elyse Streit, Library Director<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-1.0in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Farmington Community Library<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-1.0in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> 32737 West Twelve Mile Road<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-1.0in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Farmington Hills, MI 48334<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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</span></b><a href="mailto:Elyse.Streit@farmlib.org"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Elyse.Streit@farmlib.org</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-1.0in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-1.0in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Interviews: Interviews will be held on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at the Farmington Community Library, 32737 West Twelve Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI
48334.</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Employee Classification: Librarian I<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Job Summary:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">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.
New librarians provide public services to children, young adults or adults. Such services include reader’s advisory, reference in print and electronic and programming. Continued experience and proven ability provide the opportunity for advancement to Librarian
II.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Essential Duties/Responsibilities May Include:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Provides quick and accurate reference and reader’s advisory services to all ages using both print and electronic resources.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Assists patrons in learning to use the automated circulation system, electronic resources, and the Internet.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Provides Young Adult and/or Adult programming, under the supervision of the Department Head.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Participates in collection development in assigned areas with responsibility for selection, weeding and promoting use of the collection.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">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></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">May receive a secondary assignment to demonstrate employee’s understanding and mastery of the Library’s approach to a special collection or service.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">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></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Able to provide technical assistance to patrons and fellow staff on various platforms and devices.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Able to troubleshoot and/or formulate viable work-arounds to ensure patron satisfaction.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Minimum Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from a school accredited by the American Library Association.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Professional certification as a Librarian from the Library of Michigan.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Application of the basic principles, concepts and methodology of professional librarianship in carrying out basic assignments, operations or procedures.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Critical thinking skills, as applied to successfully answering reference inquiries.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Knowledge of literature, current events, and general information found helpful in resolving reference inquiries.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Effective oral and written communication skills.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Professional attitude towards providing public library services to patrons.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">High competency with current technology, i.e., computer literacy, knowledge of the Internet and applicable knowledge of various platforms including mobile and tablet devices.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff and supervisors.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Excellent understanding of Library policies, procedures, philosophy and Public Service Values.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Team player with willingness to work together to solve problems while providing premiere patron services.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoBodyText" align="left" style="text-align:left"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Physical Activity Requirements:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The ability to lift, push and/or pull up to 20 lbs., and push carts weighing up to
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">200 lbs.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The ability to sit, stand and walk for long periods.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The ability to bend, reach, crouch or stoop.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Sufficient vision, speech and hearing, which will permit employee to successfully perform the functions of this position.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<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>(248) 848-4303 Phone<o:p></o:p></i></p>
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