Public Services Librarian Williamston Branch

Capital Area District Libraries; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading library system in Michigan is seeking a Public Services Librarian for the Williamston Branch. This part-time role focuses on providing technology assistance and developing youth programming, particularly for children aged 0-11. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's in Library Science and a Michigan Librarian’s Professional Certificate. Responsibilities include organizing library programs, maintaining collections, and engaging with the community. Evening and weekend hours are required.

Qualifications

• Experience with changing technology and digital resources.
• Plans and organizes library programs focusing on children and family services.

Responsibilities

• Provides technology and reference assistance to patrons.
• Develops and provides youth programming for ages 0-11.
• Maintains library collections and offers reader's advisory.

Skills

Leadership

Technology Assistance

Community Outreach

Education

Master’s Degree in Library Science

Michigan Librarian’s Professional Certificate

Job description

Public Services Librarian Williamston Branch

Part-time, 25 hours per week. Includes evenings and weekends.

Capital Area District Libraries (CADL) provides library services to our communities seven days a week. All positions except those in Administrative Offices require some evening and weekend hours, including Sundays. This position is currently assigned to the Williamston Branch, but CADL may require employees to work at any location.

$28.91 per hour

Nature of Work

Under the supervision of a Branch Head, provides technology and reference assistance to patrons of all ages, with an emphasis on leadership in children’s programming and outreach to the public, schools, and community. Researches and recommends methods to increase cardholders through programming and outreach. Develops and provides youth programming, primarily for ages 0-11. Maintains assigned library collections; offers reader’s advisory, and provides one-on-one and group training for patrons and staff. Performs professional work in reader’s advisory, collection development, reference, acquisitions, or related fields. Preferably experienced with changing technology, mobile devices, and digital resources. May supervise support staff.

Plans and organizes library programs both inside and outside the library, with a special focus on children & family services, including storytimes.

Possession of a Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution.

Possession of a Michigan Librarian’s Professional Certificate.

To Apply

Posted 02 May 2025. Application deadline: 27 May 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

Please have all application materials ready, including your resume and cover letter, as applications cannot be saved and completed later.

All employment applications must be submitted via the Capital Area District Libraries application form, completed in full. Resumes alone are not accepted or considered in lieu of an application. Applicants must meet all minimum and specific eligibility requirements listed in this announcement. Separate applications are required for each position applied for.

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