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<b>HERRICK DISTRICT LIBRARY</b></p>
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<b>Librarian I – Youth Librarian, North Side Branch - Full Time</b></p>
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<b>Starting wage $23.65 per hour </b></p>
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<b>Benefits apply</b></p>
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Herrick District Library has an opening for a Librarian I specializing in Youth Services at the Herrick North Side Branch location.</p>
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Qualifications include a master’s degree in Library Science and professional librarian experience or demonstrated ability.
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Responsibilities: </p>
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<span style="font-size:
10.0pt">Designs, promotes, presents and evaluates a variety of programs for children of all ages based on their developmental needs and interest and the goals of the library</span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:
10.0pt">Seeks mutually beneficial collaborations with area organizations to serve children</span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:
10.0pt">Knows early childhood development theories and applies best early literacy practices</span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:
10.0pt">Conducts reference/readers’ advisory interviews and uses broad knowledge of children’s literature to assist reading and program recommendation</span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:
10.0pt">Builds relationships and partners with area schools through regular outreach and support</span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
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10.0pt">Participates actively with the Herrick Youth Services team in system wide goal setting, priorities and planning services for children and their parents/caregivers</span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:
10.0pt">Provides reference and research assistance in various forms – in person, via email, phone, or other technological means to all ages</span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:
10.0pt">Offers technology assistance – helps patrons use library technology resources</span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
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10.0pt">Models a positive user-centered library experience</span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
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10.0pt">Assists in maintaining an inviting and literacy-rich children’s play space and teen space</span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
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10.0pt">Assists with social media presence and branding of the library</span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:
10.0pt">Positively represents and promotes the interests of the library in the community</span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
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10.0pt">Supervises building and branch staff in the absence of the branch manager</span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:
10.0pt">Stays informed of best practices, current trends, emerging technologies, and research in librarianship, child development and education</span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:
10.0pt">Communicates with excellent demonstrated oral, written and interpersonal skills</span></li></ul>
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Hours:</p>
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<span style="mso-tab-count:2"> </span>Monday <span style="mso-tab-count:2">
</span>10:30am -- 7:00pm</p>
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Tuesday – Friday <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>9:30am – 6:00pm</p>
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Every 3<sup>rd</sup> Saturday<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>9:00am – 2:00pm (off Friday when working a Saturday)</p>
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Occasional Sunday</p>
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Please submit cover letter, resume and job application by 4:00 pm on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 to:</p>
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Email to: <a href="mailto:jobs@herrickdl.org">jobs@herrickdl.org</a></p>
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Mail to: Herrick District Library</p>
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Attention: Director</p>
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300 South River Avenue</p>
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Holland, MI 49423</p>
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616-355-3723</p>
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<div class="PlainText"><span style="font-size:12pt">Mary Cook</span></div>
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