Youth Services Librarian (Temp) for Kids & Teens

Kalamazoo Public Library; Kalamazoo (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalamazoo Public Library is seeking a professional to support reference and reader's advisory services at children and teen public service desks. You will assist patrons, help locate materials, and guide readers in selecting books and resources to meet diverse needs.

The role emphasizes collaboration with staff to maintain welcoming, educational services for young patrons and families within the library environment.

Qualifications

• MLS/MLIS degree from an ALA-accredited program.
• Will consider students who have completed at least one year of MLS/MLIS.
• Basic knowledge of library operations and experience within a library setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons at public service desks and support reference and reader's advisory services.
• Help locate materials and answer reference questions.
• Instruct patrons in use of library resources.

Skills

Knowledge of library operations

Experience in a library setting

Education

Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school

MLS/MLIS student or completion (one year)

Job description

Kalamazoo Public Library is seeking a professional to support reference and reader's advisory services at children and teen public service desks. You will assist patrons, help locate materials, and guide readers in selecting books and resources to meet diverse needs.

The role emphasizes collaboration with staff to maintain welcoming, educational services for young patrons and families within the library environment.