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<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">August 9, 2019<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"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Farmington Community Library is seeking an innovative, energetic, versatile librarian to lead the Children’s Department as Head of Children’s Service at the Main Library. The successful candidate will
be a strong library advocate dedicated to providing excellent customer service to the community, and will be excited to grow, learn and share knowledge with both peers and patrons. They will inspire Children’s Services staff to try new and creative ventures
to improve the library experience. This candidate will have knowledge of best library practices and familiarity of digital and print materials for library visitors, with a focus on birth to age 12. Additionally, the candidate will demonstrate an awareness
of current reading, viewing and listening interests for birth to age 12, as well as skills in technology and innovation.<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: Department Head, Children’s Services<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Main Library<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">Salary: $44,966 - $72,665, commensurate with experience<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">Full Time Position 40 hours per week, includes nights and weekends<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 Sunday, August 25, 2019 by 5:00 p.m. Please include a meaningful cover letter, your resume, and application (found at
<span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://www.farmlib.org/our-library/general-information/">http://www.farmlib.org/our-library/general-information/</a>)</span> to:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:2.0in;text-indent:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Jaclyn Miller, Interim Director<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Farmington Community Library<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> 32737 West 12 Mile Road<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Farmington Hills, MI 48334<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Or<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">
<span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="mailto:Jaclyn.Miller@FarmLib.org">Jaclyn.Miller@FarmLib.org</a></span></span></b><span class="MsoHyperlink"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:windowtext;text-decoration:none">Interviews anticipated for Wednesday, September 4, 2019.</span></b></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></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">Job Summary:</span></u></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Under the supervision of the Branch Head and/or Director, this classification of employee will demonstrate mastery of the Library’s philosophy, policies, procedures and Public Service Values. Assignments
will progressively require more responsibility, may have a Library-wide impact and will involve supervision of staff. This employee classification provides public services to children, young adults and adults. Such services include reader’s advisory, reference
in print and electronically, and programming. The Head of this Department is typically classified as Librarian II.
<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">Essential Duties/Responsibilities May Include:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></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">Leads the department in professional standards and best practices for reader’s advisory, reference work, collection development, program development and outreach activities for children and families.
Also provides these services using print and electronic resources.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1">
<![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">Supervises staff, including training, mentoring, and motivating individuals and evaluating performance. Sets individual performance measurements for staff and holds them accountable.
<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">Flexibility and the ability to lead in a complex, changing environment with competing demands, is essential.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1">
<![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">Directs workflow; develops procedures; analyzes the scope and effectiveness of programs, services and collections; and makes recommendations for changes or improvements. Considers impact on programming
by other departments/location.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1">
<![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">Oversees departmental budgets, statistical reports, publicity and promotional material.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1">
<![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">Develops curricula and assists patrons in learning to use the Library’s various electronic resources.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1">
<![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">Awareness of and the ability to guide Children’s staff regarding developmental ages of the child and the activities and materials appropriate for each developmental stage.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1">
<![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">Supervises and participates in collection development, including responsibility for selection, weeding and promoting use of the collection.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1">
<![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">Participates on the Library Web Development team by making referrals for sites to be included in the Library’s website.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1">
<![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">Participates on the Management Advisory Committee (MAC) to assist the Director in the development of policies and procedures, analysis of public use of the Library services and collections, and resolution
of problems.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1">
<![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">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>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1">
<![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">Serves as the Library Representative for community organizations or at professional association meetings.<b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></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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<![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">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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<![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">Professional certification as a Librarian from the Library of Michigan.<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">Three to five years Librarian experience; one to two years supervisory experience.<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">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>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<![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 Children’s literature, current events, and general information found helpful in resolving reference inquiries, offering programs and building collections.<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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<![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">Professional attitude towards providing public library services to patrons.<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">Proficiency in use of and instruction about current technology.<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>
<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="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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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The ability to lift, push, and or pull up to 20 lbs., and to push carts weighing up to 200 lbs.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The ability to sit, stand and walk for long periods.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The ability to bend, reach, crouch or stoop.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Sufficient vision, speech and hearing, which will permit employee to successfully perform functions of this position.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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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">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-size:12.0pt;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>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i>(248) 848-4303<o:p></o:p></i></p>
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