[Michlib-l] Youth Librarian Posting--Portland District Library

[Cory Grimminck]

The Portland District Library is looking for a full-time youth librarian to
join our team.


WORK SCHEDULE:  Full-time, 38 hours per week, including some
evening and weekend hours

SALARY RANGE:  $28,000 – 40,000; benefits include health, insurance,

paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave, numerous continuing education

opportunities, and paid membership in a professional organization.

JOB SUMMARY:  The Youth Librarian is responsible for coordinating and
evaluating the delivery of library services to youth, providing direct
public services at the Youth Desk, and participating in collection
development activities.  Daily activities may include working with the
library

director to develop budgets, coordinating the efforts of 2-4 part-time
staff

members to provide excellent service to youth, developing special projects

to enhance the library experience for patrons ages birth to 18, and
performing

outreach and promoting the youth services department within the community.


REQUIREMENTS:  Bachelor’s degree with a preferred minimum of 2 years public
library experience. Commitment to customer service excellence.  Excellent

oral and written communication skills.  Expertise with computer technology
and

an understanding of its potential in providing high quality library
services.  Ability to organize multiple assignments and work
independently.  Demonstrated initiative and creative approach to
attaining departmental goals.   Knowledge of youth and teen literature and

the philosophy and techniques of library service for children and teens.

Additionally, to perform the essential functions of the position, an
individual may be required to maintain a physical condition necessary
for sitting, walking, and/or standing for long periods of time;
lifting or carrying light to moderately heavy objects; operating
assigned equipment, including computers.

APPLY:  Send resume with cover letter and contact information for
three references to:  Cory Grimminck, Library Director, Portland
District Library, 334 Kent Street, Portland, MI  48875.

DEADLINE:  Application materials will be accepted through 5:00 p.m.

on Friday, June 8.

The Portland District Library does not discriminate in its employment
practices.
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