Youth Librarian

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Plymouth District Library is seeking an experienced and adaptable Youth Services Librarian to provide library services to youth patrons and their families.

OUR LIBRARY & COMMUNITY:
Plymouth District Library is located in busy downtown Plymouth, MI, midway between Detroit and Ann Arbor. We serve the Plymouth Community which is comprised of 36,650 residents living in the City of Plymouth and the Charter Township of Plymouth, as well as the patrons of 75 Detroit-area libraries through a reciprocal borrowing agreement facilitated by The Library Network.

The library serves as a significant community hub and maintains strong partnerships with local and regional community groups, governments, schools, businesses, and cultural organizations. Plymouth’s rich history has included the library for nearly 100 years. Strong community support has resulted in a dedicated perpetual millage, a robust Friends organization, and more than 100 adult volunteers.

The library contributes significantly to the high quality of life available in the Plymouth community. Our sense of community is created by beautiful neighborhoods, spacious parks, robust sport, education system, cultural and arts organizations, and dedicated community service organizations. Our vibrant, walkable downtown is full of unique shops, restaurants, entertainment and recreational options, all surrounding Kellogg Park as the centerpiece and host of year-round events. The library is just steps from all of this in our central downtown location and plays an active role in community events.

Plymouth District Library is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to represent and reflect our community in all that we do. Plymouth District Library does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status.

JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Youth and Teen Services Coordinator, the Youth Services Librarian performs a variety of professional services and facilitates educational events in-library, out-of-library, and online. This position will work with patrons of all ages with a focus on children and families.

HOURS: Full Time, 40 hours/week (exempt), schedule includes days, evenings, and weekends
BENEFITS: Vacation, sick time, holiday pay, employer-paid life & disability insurance, medical/dental/vision insurance, 457 deferred compensation plan with employer matching

JOB DUTIES:

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following duties. These examples do not include all of the duties which the employee may be expected to perform.

• Plans and executes programs and services for patrons to promote or facilitate the use of library resources
  
• Provides all library users with assistance in reference, reader advisory, and information literacy
  
• Plans and executes collection development in a variety of formats and subject areas, including selection, display, access, analysis, weeding, and budget management.
  
• Recommends and contributes to annual goals and objectives for the Youth Services department
  
• Creates an environment that attracts and invites families to use the facilities and collections
  
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and committees
  
• Demonstrates respect and support of diversity and inclusion of cultural values, and continually develop cultural awareness and understanding of self and others
  
• Commitment to professional development
  
• Acts as Person in Charge, dealing effectively with confrontational individuals and challenging situations
  
• Performs other tasks as assigned

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The recommendations below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.

• Master’s Degree in Library Science or related fields
  
• Prior experience in working in a public library setting
  
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public library functions, and awareness of current trends in public libraries
  
• Technology skills on a variety of information delivery platforms, such as chat, text, email, phone, fax, mobile devices, audio/video, etc.
• Experience with digital content creation or Makerspace technology a plus.
  
• Strong online searching and information evaluation skills
  
• Enthusiasm for learning and adapting to new ideas and technologies
  
• Interpersonal and judgmental skills necessary to work effectively with library staff and patrons in a busy environment
  
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from patrons, managers, and coworkers
  
• Must work effectively with youth and their families, and be enthusiastic about library services for this age group
  
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, managers, and vendors
  
• Flexibility in scheduling required; this position requires regular evenings and weekends throughout the year, including Sundays

ONLINE APPLICATIONS DUE APRIL 12 AT 4:00PM OR UNTIL FILLED.