Youth Services Librarian: Inspire Young Readers (Full-Time)

Charter Township of Bloomfield; Bloomfield Township (MI); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 44.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Optical Insurance

Paid time-off (vacation, sick, holiday

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

The position is full-time (37.5 hours weekly) with evenings and weekends, offering robust benefits, including health and retirement plans. Join a team dedicated to inclusivity and high-quality public service.

Formación

• Master’s in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program.
• Professional experience working with children.
• Excellent interpersonal and public relations skills to work effectively with staff, volunteers, and library users in a team environment.
• Broad knowledge of literature, current trends, and developmentally appropriate practices in libraries for young people (birth through middle school) and families.
• Strong commitment to providing high-quality public service to patrons of all ages and abilities.
• Proficiency in modern computing environments, both desktop and mobile.
• Ability to create, promote, and execute programs that reflect the interests and needs of the community.
• Able to lift, push, and/or pull at least 20 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation; ability to visually review materials and discern vocal and audible tones with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver positive, professional service to the public.
• Provide comprehensive reference and readers’ advisory to patrons of all ages.
• Plan and conduct developmentally appropriate programs for young people (birth – middle school) and their families, including story times, book groups, and special youth/family programs.
• Plan and conduct outreach programs for community partners (elementary schools, middle schools, preschools).
• Participate in the selection, development, and evaluation of youth print, non-print, and electronic resources.
• Prepare topical bibliographies, guides, and displays.
• Provide technology instruction to patrons, including downloadable materials.
• Contribute to the Library’s website content and eNewsletter.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Public relations

Team collaboration

Educación

Master’s in Library and Information Science

Herramientas

Microsoft Office365

Descripción del empleo

The position is full-time (37.5 hours weekly) with evenings and weekends, offering robust benefits, including health and retirement plans. Join a team dedicated to inclusivity and high-quality public service.