[Michlib-l] JOB POSTING - Junior Services Librarian, Hillsdale, MI

[Library Director]

Hello,

The Hillsdale Community Library seeks to hire for a new position that will focus primarily on ordering & maintaining the collection, as well as working on catalog continuity and repair of damaged materials.

This position will pay $20/hour and roughly 20 hours/week. It includes evenings and occasional weekends. While we hope to find a candidate that possesses an MLIS or will soon complete their MLIS, the position is open to candidates that have qualifying education and experience! More information can be found below. If you or someone you know might be interested, please pass this along. :)

For more information, please feel free to reach out with questions to director at hillsdale-library.org<mailto:director at hillsdale-library.org> or call 517-437-6472




JUNIOR SERVICES LIBRARIAN

Junior Services Librarian:
Reports to the Library Director
Non-Exempt
Part-time (15-20 hours)

Summary of Duties:

*         Engage in ongoing collection development of all children and juvenile materials, including regular acquisitions and weeding.

*         Repair damaged books and other materials.

*         Repair issues within the catalog, as needed.

*         Suggest and/or refine youth policies, work processes, or cataloging practices when applicable.

*         Write grants and solicit donations for children programs and collections.

*         Develop, propose, and help to coordinate programs of service to children in conjunction with the programming coordinator.

*         Assist with outreach or other youth programming.

*         Assist with the circulation desk and other regular circulation procedures.

*         Regularly update the decor, maintain the collection, and enhance the general surroundings in the youth rooms.


Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

*         MLIS from an ALA accredited school preferred. A combination of a relevant bachelor's degree and experience will also be considered.

*         Experience working with children and/or within libraries.

*         Knowledge of children's literature and popular culture.

*         Ability to collaborate with staff as well as the programing coordinator and the director with ongoing cataloging and programming processes.

*         Ability to demonstrate knowledge, appreciation, and understanding of library materials, both print and electronic.

*         Excellent written and oral communication skills.

*         Willingness to obtain library certification and further training in professional skills as necessary.


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