[Michlib-l] Job Posting - St. Charles District Library Children's Librarian

[Nannette Pretzer]

St. Charles District Library Job Posting 

Children’s Librarian

Part-time 15 hours per week

Application Deadline: Friday, August 14, 2015 

 

Hourly Children’s Librarian: 

The St. Charles District Library is seeking an outgoing, people-oriented individual who is committed to children’s customer service and detail work. 

Reports to Library Director. 

 

Duties and responsibilities: 

 Oversees children’s services, which includes Young Adults. 

 Plan and organize story times for children. 

 Plan and organize reading programs for children and young adults. 

 Select materials for the children’s collection using reviews from journals provided by the library. 

 Weed children’s and young adult collections of outdated and worn materials at least once a year. 

 Attend workshops and seminars on children’s and young adult services that will increase job skills. 

 Participate in fund raising for children’s programs. 

 Work with the schools to help provide study materials to students during the school year. 

 Work with outside agencies in outreach programs, i.e. Headstart, School, and Migrant program, etc. 

 Keep Director informed on needs of the children’s department. 

 Provide Director with information needed for grant applications or for government surveys. 

 Assist library patrons, this includes searches for materials in electronic or print formats. 

 Assist other staff members as needed. 

 Perform clerk duties as needed. 

 

Required Knowledge, skills and abilities: 

 Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook). 

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 Knowledge of library procedures, public service, Internet Resources and SirsiDynix Horizon is a plus. 

 Flexible schedule capabilities are a must-weekend and evening work required. 

 Ability to work well with other staff and patrons and good verbal communication skills are important. 

 Be able to physically perform the duties assigned. 

 Comply with the dress code. 

 

Minimum education and experience: 

 High school diploma or equivalent with applicable library experience. 

 Must attend beginner’s workshop. 

 Must obtain a Certificate of Library Experience from the Library of Michigan. 

 

This position pays at an hourly rate of $8.15. There are no benefits for this position. 

If interested in this position, please contact the Director by Friday, August 14, 2015, with a letter of application and resume detailing your qualifications for the position. E-mail submissions are acceptable. 

 

Nannette Pretzer, Director

St. Charles District Library

104 West Spruce Street

St. Charles, MI 48655 

n.pretzer at vlc.lib.mi.us

 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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