Children's and Outreach Services Librarian

Chesterfield Township Library•Chesterfield Township, MI

5d•$58,364 - $75,134•Hybrid

About The Position

The Children’s and Outreach Librarian plans, develops, and delivers comprehensive library services for children and families, with particular emphasis on early childhood literacy and multi-sensory programming. The position extends library services throughout Chesterfield Township through bookmobile operations, outreach activities, and partnerships with schools, community organizations, families, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution with a strong background in children’s services.
Three (3) years of successful, practical public library professional youth services with heavy outreach responsibilities are highly desirable.
State of Michigan Level I or II Librarian Certificate or ability to obtain same.
Must possess a valid driver’s license
Demonstrated leadership abilities to ensure continual evaluation and improvement of effective youth services and resources.
Excellent interpersonal and public relations skills, including good, independent judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness to work effectively with staff, volunteers, and library users in a team environment; Ability to maintain tact and self-control in difficult situations.
Knowledge of automated systems, basic office equipment, and various computer software programs, including word processing and spreadsheets, databases, desktop publishing, social media, and the Internet.
Pleasant and courteous telephone skills.
Prompt and dependable with a strong work ethic.
Ability to clearly and effectively communicate and present ideas verbally and in writing.
Ability to prioritize workload and work independently.
Ability to work under stress, and be flexible and adaptable to changes in work priorities.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of successful, practical public library professional youth services with heavy outreach responsibilities are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Work cooperatively with library professional staff and other department personnel to support departmental goals, coordinate services, share resources, and ensure consistent, high-quality service to patrons.
Participate in all youth service department areas, including imaginative and innovative approaches to public library service to children, collection management, effective programming, and outreach to the schools and community.
Participate in regular information desk activities to provide excellent in-person service
Assist with the development of the department budget
Assist in collection development for youth services, select materials.
Assist in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of comprehensive and relevant programs for children from infancy through high school, with special emphasis on a particular age group.
Assist with the identification, evaluation, and implementation of appropriate service enhancements to continually improve the effective and efficient delivery of services to children and young adults.
Participate in community and professional activities directly related to youth services; Promote awareness of the scope and activities of Youth Services.
Recommend new policies, methods, and forms; Develop written procedures and maintain knowledge for all areas of the department.
Maintain the physical appearance of the library by picking up library materials left on tables, chairs, counters, etc.
Participate in professional development opportunities through meetings, seminars, workshops, and literature; Keep current with trends and employ best practices.
Stay current with changes to procedures and policies affecting department and/or library operations.
Perform related work as required and other duties as assigned to support effective library services to the public.