<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small"><div>Hello!</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:black">The Ypsilanti District Library has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, community-minded librarian. When our new branch opens this fall, the selected candidate will manage a freshly-organized Outreach Department, including our much-loved Bookmobile service. Read on for details!</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:black"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:black">Applications are </span><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">welcomed at the address below, or can be sent to my email.</span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Lisa</p></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small">**</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small"><p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-align:center;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">YPSILANTI DISTRICT LIBRARY</span></b></p>
<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-align:center;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Job Posting: Head Librarian – Outreach Services </span></b></p>
<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-align:center;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">(Full Time/40 hours per
week, Non-Union)</span></b></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Date:<span class="gmail-apple-tab-span"> </span></span></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">June 10, <span style="color:black">2022
-- Search extended with updated salary range.</span></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">The Ypsilanti District Library’s Outreach Services Department is getting
a reboot! When YDL’s new Superior Township branch opens this fall, Outreach
Services’ responsibility for the old branch will fall away. Some staff will be
selected to work in the new branch, some will remain in the Outreach
Department, and some new staff will be hired. We seek a dynamic and innovative
librarian with supervisory experience to help select and lead the Outreach team
and forge its new path.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">YDL utilizes Outreach to close the gap between the library and
those with barriers to accessing its services. The Department strives to make
the library fully accessible to those who do not normally use the library,
extend the library’s work outside the building walls, and develop strong
relationships with communities and partner organizations. The Outreach
Department represents the voices of underserved populations in library-wide
planning and service delivery.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Nature of Work/Responsibilities: </span></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Under the supervision of the
Assistant Director, the Outreach Services Head plans the services and directs the
daily activities of the Outreach Department. The Department serves the public
via the YDL Bookmobile, book trike, homebound delivery service, off-site
deposit collections, programs and services for older adults, school visits,
library tours, community collaborations, and outreach events. Duties include:</span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Supervises the day-to-day operation of the Outreach Department,
including the development and administration of its budget<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Communicates effectively with and actively supervises an
anticipated staff of 6<b>, </b>including scheduling, assignment of tasks,
training, conflict resolution and performance appraisal<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Serves on the library’s management team and actively participates
in system-wide planning<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Identifies community service needs and cultivates strong working relationships
with external partners to further the YDL mission outside library walls<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Demonstrates a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion by
offering library programs, collections and services that are representative of
diverse populations<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Communicates mechanical or safety issues with the Bookmobile to
YDL Facilities staff and schedules maintenance when indicated<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Represents the library within various external community
coalitions, working groups, and committees.<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Stays abreast of professional trends and local news events to
ensure exemplary outreach services<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Serves as YDL’s Person in Charge on a rotating basis<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Compiles statistics necessary to evaluate the department’s
activities and prepares reports as requested<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Fills in at public service desks when necessary to ensure
excellent service<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Other duties as assigned</span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Qualifications and Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities: </span></b></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Master’s Degree in Library Science or equivalent from an ALA
accredited institution<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Minimum three years progressively responsible professional public
library experience<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Successful supervisory experience and strong leadership skills<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Enthusiastic, positive commitment to public service <b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Grant-writing and Outreach experience desirable<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Experience with underserved populations, such as immigrants,
people of color, people with disabilities, homeless people, people living in
poverty, and LGBTQ people</span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Experience planning and delivering services using inclusion as a
lens</span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Ability to think creatively and adapt to change<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Ability to motivate staff and establish/maintain effective working
relationships with colleagues, supervisors, community partners, and the public<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, organize work, and
set priorities <b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Ability to make administrative decisions and interpret library
policies<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Flexibility to work evening and weekend hours as needed</span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Must possess a valid driver’s license</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Salary*/ Benefits:<span class="gmail-apple-tab-span"> </span></span></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">$63,700-$80,000 annual salary.<b> </b>YDL offers a comprehensive
benefits package including generous paid time off, 12 paid holidays,<b> </b>family
health/vision/dental insurance, and contribution to a MERS retirement plan.<span class="gmail-apple-tab-span"> </span></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">To apply</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">, send resume, cover letter, and
completed application form (available online at </span><a href="http://www.ypsilibrary.org" style="color:blue"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">www.ypsilibrary.org</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">)
by </span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Monday,
June 27, <span style="color:black">to:<b> </b></span><span style="color:blue"></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Human Resources <i>or </i></span><a href="mailto:lisa@ypsilibrary.org" style="color:blue"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">lisa@ypsilibrary.org</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Ypsilanti District Library</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">5577 Whittaker Road<b></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197<b> </b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"><b><br></b></span></p></div><div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small"><i style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:12pt;text-align:center"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">The Ypsilanti District Library is committed to
creating and sustaining a diverse workforce, and proud to be an equal
opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or
expression, sexual orientation, national origin, or age. YDL has an internal
workgroup dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, with the goal of a
diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels, of the citizens we
serve, to support a more equitable future for all.</span></i></div><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin:0in 0in 12pt;text-align:center;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><i><span style="font-size:10pt"></span></i></p><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small"></div></div>-- <br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Klinic Slab Medium"">Lisa Hoenig, Director</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Klinic Slab Medium"">Ypsilanti
District Library</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Klinic Slab Medium"">5577
Whittaker Road</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Klinic Slab Medium"">Ypsilanti,
MI</span> <span style="font-family:"Klinic Slab Medium""> 48197</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Klinic Slab Medium""> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Klinic Slab Medium"">(734)
879-1300</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Klinic Slab Medium""><span style="color:blue"><a href="http://www.ypsilibrary.org/" target="_blank">www.ypsilibrary.org</a></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Klinic Slab Medium""><br></span></p>
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