<div dir="ltr"><div>The Portland District Library is looking for a full-time youth librarian to join our team.</div><div><span class="gmail-il"></span><br><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
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WORK SCHEDULE:  Full-time, 38 hours per week, including some<br>
evening and weekend hours<br>
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SALARY RANGE:  $28,000 – 40,000; benefits include health, insurance,<span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave, numerous continuing education <span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">opportunities, and paid membership in a professional organization.<br>
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JOB SUMMARY:<span>  </span>The <span class="gmail-il">Youth</span>
<span class="gmail-il">Librarian</span> is responsible for coordinating and<br>
evaluating the delivery <span class="gmail-il">of</span> <span class="gmail-il">library</span> <span class="gmail-il">services</span> to <span class="gmail-il">youth</span>, providing direct<br>
<span class="gmail-il">public</span> <span class="gmail-il">services</span> at the <span class="gmail-il">Youth</span> Desk, and participating in collection<br>
development activities.<span>  </span>Daily activities
may include working with the library <span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">director to develop budgets, coordinating the efforts of 2-4 part-time
staff <span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">members to provide excellent service to youth, developing special
projects<span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">to enhance the library experience for patrons ages birth to 18, and performing<span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">outreach and promoting the youth services department within the
community.<span>  </span><span></span></p>

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REQUIREMENTS:  Bachelor’s degree with a preferred minimum <span class="gmail-il">of</span>
2 years <span class="gmail-il">public</span><br>
<span class="gmail-il">library</span> experience. Commitment to customer service
excellence.  Excellent <span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">oral and written communication skills.  Expertise with computer
technology and <span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">an understanding <span class="gmail-il">of</span> its potential in providing
high quality <span class="gmail-il">library</span><br>
<span class="gmail-il">services</span>.  Ability to organize multiple assignments
and work<br>
independently.  Demonstrated initiative and creative approach to<br>
attaining departmental goals.   Knowledge <span class="gmail-il">of</span> youth
and teen literature and<span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">the philosophy and techniques <span class="gmail-il">of</span> <span class="gmail-il">library</span>
service for children and teens.<br>
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Additionally, to perform the essential functions <span class="gmail-il">of</span> the
position, an<br>
individual may be required to maintain a physical condition necessary<br>
for sitting, walking, and/or standing for long periods <span class="gmail-il">of</span>
time;<br>
lifting or carrying light to moderately heavy objects; operating<br>
assigned equipment, including computers.<br>
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APPLY:  Send resume with cover letter and contact information for<br>
three references to:  Cory Grimminck, <span class="gmail-il">Library</span>
Director, <span class="gmail-il">Portland</span><br>
<span class="gmail-il">District</span> <span class="gmail-il">Library</span>, 334 Kent Street, <span class="gmail-il">Portland</span>, MI  48875.<br>
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DEADLINE:  Application materials will be accepted through 5:00 p.m. <span></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The <span class="gmail-il">Portland</span> <span class="gmail-il">District</span> <span class="gmail-il">Library</span> does not discriminate in
its employment practices.<br>
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