<div dir="ltr">Good afternoon,<div>The Adrian District Library has the following job opportunity available: </div><div><br></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>AVAILABLE POSITION:</b> Youth Services Librarian</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>WORK SCHEDULE: </b> 40 hours per week, including evening and
weekend hours </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>PAY RATE:</b> Starting wage is $24.95 per hour,
commensurate with experience; benefits include health insurance, paid vacation
and sick leave, paid holidays </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.1in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>JOB SUMMARY:</b> The person in
this position plans and executes services and programs for the Youth Services
and Teen Services Departments of the public library, including materials
selection, reference and readers advisory services, programming, outreach, and
any other library-related work as required. They oversee development of the
library’s youth and teen collections, including reference materials and
electronic collections. Additionally, they provide service to the public
required at the library’s service desks. They occasionally act as Librarian in
Charge (LIC) in the absence of the library director and assistant director. A
complete job description is available on the library’s website at <span class="gmail-MsoHyperlink" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration-line:underline"><a href="http://www.adrian.lib.mi.us" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">www.adrian.lib.mi.us</a></span>.
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<p style="margin:0in 0in 12pt;text-align:justify;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">REQUIREMENTS:</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> A Master's Degree in Library Science from an
ALA-accredited library school. Students currently enrolled in a graduate
program of library and information studies will be considered for the position
at a lower starting pay rate until they have received the degree.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Previous experience
working in a public library setting and/or working with children is highly
desirable. </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The position
requires a commitment to customer service excellence, excellent oral and
written communication skills, expertise with computer technology and an
understanding of its potential in providing high quality library services. The
successful candidate must have the ability to organize multiple assignments and
to work independently. The position requires demonstrated initiative and a
creative approach to attaining departmental goals as well as the ability to
enforce library policies and procedures.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Additionally,
to perform the essential functions of the position, an individual will be
required to maintain a physical condition necessary for sitting, moving, and/or
standing for long periods of time; lifting or carrying light to moderately
heavy objects; operating assigned equipment, including computers. </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>APPLY:</b>
Submit resume with cover letter providing details of relevant experience
to: Jen Wrzesinski, Library Director, Adrian District Library, 143 E. Maumee
St., Adrian, MI 49221 or <span class="gmail-MsoHyperlink" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration-line:underline"><a href="mailto:jwrzesinski@adrian.lib.mi.us" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">jwrzesinski@adrian.lib.mi.us</a></span>.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>DEADLINE:</b> Open until filled.
Anticipated start date is December 4, 2023. </p>
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<b><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The
Adrian District Library does not discriminate in its employment practices. </span></b><br clear="all"><div><br></div><div>Thank you,</div><div>Jen</div><div><br></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr">Jen Wrzesinski (she/her)<div>Library Director</div><div>Adrian District Library</div><div>143 E. Maumee St. </div><div>Adrian, MI 49221</div><div>517.265.2265</div><div><a href="mailto:jwrzesinski@adrian.lib.mi.us" target="_blank">jwrzesinski@adrian.lib.mi.us</a> </div></div></div></div></div>