<html><body><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000"><div><div>Due to a retirement, the Northville District Library seeks an enthusiastic and innovative individual for a part-time position to serve as one of its Youth Services Librarians.</div><div><br></div><div>Position:<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Youth Services Librarian</div><div><span style="white-space:pre"> </span>20 Hours per week, including some weekends and evenings</div><div><span style="white-space:pre"> </span>This is a Union Position</div><div><br></div><div>Salary Range:<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>$23.21-$27.06 per hour based upon prior work experience<span style="white-space:pre"> </span></div><div><br></div><div>Benefits:<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Paid time off includes sick, vacation, holiday, and personal business time.</div><div><br></div><div>Essential Duties Include:</div><div><br></div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Participates in community and school outreach activities</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Develops and implements a variety of youth programming including story times and other literature-based programming, Summer Reading, STEAM activities, crafts and hosting performers. </div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Develops and maintains youth collection areas by reviewing, evaluating, selecting, purchasing, and withdrawing materials</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Provides reference, readers’ advisory, and library services support for users of all ages at the public Information and Reference Desks</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Promotes informational literacy and facilitates learning in the library using a variety of techniques</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Recommends changes in programs, services, and collections based upon new developments in the library field </div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Communicates effectively with staff and patrons</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Serves as the Librarian-in-Charge of the building when assigned </div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Participates in Continuing Education opportunities</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Performs related duties as assigned</div><div><br data-mce-bogus="1"></div><div>Required Qualifications:</div><div><br></div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Master’s Degree in library science from an ALA-accredited college or university</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Possess a Level I or II Professional Certificate from the Library of Michigan. Candidates without this certification will be considered for the position, but will be required to such obtain such certification within six months as a condition of their employment</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Posses a strong commitment to serving youth patrons</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Familiarity with social, pop culture, and technological trends that impact young people’s lives</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Ability to create new services and procedures incorporating new theories and technologies as applicable</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Ability to prioritize duties and tasks</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Critical thinking skills</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Experience in working independently and as part of a team</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Knowledge and proficiency in MS Office, online resources, social media and emerging library technologies</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Knowledge of youth literature, both current and classic, and library usage habits in order to manage collections and programs, as well as address reference queries</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Knowledge of library functions, rules, policies, and procedures</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Strong public service orientation</div><div><br></div><div>Deadline for application: October 16, 2020</div><div><br></div><div>Please submit a resume, cover letter and application to:</div><div><br></div><div>Carla Eggert, Administrative Assistant</div><div>Northville District Library</div><div>212 West Cady Street</div><div>Northville, MI 48167-1560 </div><div><br></div><div>Email: ceggert@northvillelibrary.org</div><div><br></div><div>Applications can be accessed at: <a href="https://northvillelibrary.org/?page_id=461">https://northvillelibrary.org/?page_id=461</a></div><div><br data-mce-bogus="1"></div></div><div><br></div><div data-marker="__SIG_PRE__">Laura Mancini<br>Director<br>Northville District Library<br>212 W. Cady Street<br>Northville, MI 48167<br>248-349-3020, ext. 206<br>lmancini@northvillelibrary.org</div></div></body></html>