JOB CLASSIFICATION:  Youth Services Librarian LOCATION:  Thomas Township Library, 8207 Shields Drive, Saginaw, MI 48609 CONTACT:  989 781-3770 LIBRARY CLASS SIZE:  3 DATE:  03-18-2024 CLOSING DATE:  Until filled JOB SUMMARY:  The Thomas Township Library is seeking a full-time Youth Services Librarian.  Responsibilities include planning and implementing activities, services and programs for pre-school, elementary, and young adult library users.  Performs collection development tasks for youth resources, including cataloging materials.  Provides assistance in the supervision of the support staff.  In the absence of the director, this person is accountable for the daily operations of the library.  PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 1.  Instruct and advise patrons in using the on-line catalog and technology equipment, is able to locate library materials and describe services offered by the library. 2.  Provide reference and readers’ advisory services to the patrons. 3.  Assist with circulation including, but not limited to, opening and closing tasks, issuing library cards, processing overdue notices, collecting fees and fines and shelving library materials. 4.  Assist with interlibrary loan duties for adult book discussion group.  See #14 below. 5.  Interpret and apply policies to operations. 6.  Evaluate, select, acquire and discard youth materials to maintain collection relevancy. 7.  Catalog youth materials according to MARC 21 format. 8.  Plan, prepare, promote and set up meeting room for story times, summer reading programs, craft activities, and special events. 9.  Conducts weekly story times and a craft for toddlers 24 – 36 months old and weekly story times for preschool children 3 – 5 years old.  Toddler story times are held during the months of October, December, February and April.  Preschool story times begin in October and continue through April. 10.  Conducts outreach to area schools. 11.  Oversees and assists in maintaining the children’s reading room for orderliness.                                                                     12.  Plan and assemble displays and bulletin boards. 13.  Give tours and instruct organizations in the use of the library. 14.  Conduct the monthly adult book discussion group. 15.  Attend professional development workshops. 16.  Attend monthly library board meetings. 17.  Sort and set up youth materials for the annual used book sale. 18.  Willing to learn how to update the library website. Note:  The above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of tasks and responsibilities performed.  The listings are not all inclusive the omission of specific duties does not exclude them from this position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field.                   Library of Michigan certified, or willingness to obtain certification within three months of being hired.     Two years of experience working in a library setting.     Documented experience working with children ages 1-17.     Strong commitment to public service and literacy.     Team oriented and energetic, with a friendly and outgoing personality.     Available to work regularly scheduled days, evenings and weekends.     Must be able to stand unaided for extended periods of time.     Able to reach materials on 90” high shelving and floor level shelving.     Capable of lifting a maximum of 30 pounds.     The Thomas Township Library is committed to providing a safe environment for patrons and employees.   A background check is required before the selected candidate can be fully employed.  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of current library principles and practices.     Knowledge of automated library circulation software.     Knowledge of current children’s services and literature.      Ability to communicate clearly, in writing and orally.     Ability to produce news releases to promote programming & services.     Ability to work effectively with library staff and patrons.     Ability to meet deadlines.     Skill in operating office equipment, computer hardware and software, especially Microsoft Office.     Skill in navigating the Internet, Facebook and using email.     Skill in creating and adding content to social media.     Artistic skills used in creating posters, displays etc. highly desirable. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Salary to be determined by the Thomas Township Library Board of Trustees and is commensurate with the education and experience required for the position.      Single subscriber health/dental/vision insurance is available.      Disability insurance.      PTO and sick days. SUBMIT RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO: OR jbttl_vac@hotmail.com