Children's Librarian

Clarkston-Independence-District-Library; Clarkston (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave accrual

Job summary

Clarkston-Independence-District-Library seeks a part-time Youth Services Librarian to plan and conduct children's and teen programs, provide reference services, and assist with school outreach.

The role requires a Master’s in Library Science (or near completion), strong communication skills, and experience with youth materials. Afternoon/evening/weekend shifts and 20+ hour weeks are expected.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science or significant completion thereof.
• Experience with children ages 5-18 is essential.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Familiarity with electronic databases and MeL resources.
• Flexible to work afternoon, evening, and some weekends.

Responsibilities

• Initiates, plans, and conducts programs and activities to engage children and teens with library services.
• Provide quick and accurate reference services for patrons of all ages and abilities.
• Assist School Outreach Coordinator with on-site and off-site school programming.
• Develop and promote assigned collections and displays.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Experience with children 5-18

Public library service mindset

Flexibility to work varied hours

Desire to serve the public

Education

Master’s degree in Library and Information Science

Tools

Electronic databases

MeL resources

Job description

Description

Salary: $19.00-$27.00 per hour (depending on qualifications)

Hours: 15-27.5 hours per week

Benefits: Accrue sick hours at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked

Primary job duties

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Initiates, plans, and conducts a variety of programs and activities to encourage the use of the library by children and teens
• Provide quick and accurate reference services for patrons of all ages & abilities
• Assisting the School Outreach Coordinator, help with off-site and on-site school programming for all ages.
• Responsible for development of assigned collections
• Promotion of collections through creation of displays
• Must be available to work afternoon, evening, and some weekend shifts
• Perform other library duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science or significant completion thereof
• Professional and enthusiastic attitude towards providing public library service to patrons of all ages
• Experience working with children ages 5-18
• A desire to serve the public in a positive manner
• Familiarity with popular reading materials and genre collections
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Familiarity with electronic databases and MeL resources
• Ability to lift, push and/or pull at least 20 pounds
• Flexibility to work varied hours

Reports to: Head of Youth and Teen Services

Deadline for applications: September 8, 2026