[Publib] Employment Opportunity - Youth Services Librarian CAS (KE)

[Diane Stratton]

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

KENT DISTRICT LIBRARY

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

 

 

POSITION TITLE: Youth Services Librarian (union)
APPLICATION PERIOD: 

LOCATION:  Cascade Branch
Beginning: January 2, 2007   

RATE: $18.40/hr with benefits         40 hrs/wk
Closing Date: January 16, 2007

 


DUTIES: Provides reference and information services to library patrons.
Assists patrons in their search for library materials; provides reader's
advisory and reference interview services as needed.  Maintains the
collection, including the shifting of books, discarding of materials,
requesting of replacement materials, evaluating donated materials, and
displaying of new or seasonal materials.  Participates in the selection
and ordering of materials for inclusion in the library's collection.
Instructs and assists Library staff and patrons in basic technical
support, maintenance and troubleshooting in the use of various audio
visual equipment, accessing information through electronic databases and
other library equipment such as copy machines, basic computer hardware
and software, WebPac and other on-line tools.  Assists in planning,
organizing and implementing of Library youth programs and special
projects.  Provides training and guidance to library staff and
volunteers.  May initiate and maintain community contacts.  Participates
in the formation, development, and implementation of goals and action
plans.  Pursues professional development. Participates in professional
organizations. Provides circulation services, as operations require. 

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: The job requires a Master's
degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution. Library of
Michigan Professional Certificate. Successful experience working with
children and young adults. Ability to travel between work locations and
related places of business as needed. Working knowledge and
understanding of the principles, methods and practices of public library
operations, including searching methods, reader's advisory and reference
interviews.  Incumbent is also required to acquire knowledge of the
policies and procedures of Kent District Library. Considerable knowledge
of available circulating materials and basic reference sources. Working
knowledge of public library computer hardware and software applications
and how to access and search them. Ability to work under general
supervision with latitude in exercising independent judgment and
discretion subject to Library policies, procedures and professional
practices. Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to interact
with various library staff and patrons in an effective and courteous
manner.  Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.
Analytical ability to maintain accurate statistics. Visual acuity and
physical skills necessary to retrieve library materials from shelves and
storage areas, maintain library materials and operate equipment.  The
incumbent is required to have the physical ability to push/pull fully
loaded book carts and lift/carry materials weighing up to 40 pounds.
Hearing ability to answer telephone and patron inquiries. Ability to
operate a variety of library equipment including a computer, fax and
copy machine.

 

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: One year of professional
Librarian work experience and knowledge of children's materials and
programming is preferred.

 

HOURS AND LOCATION: KDL provides library services to our local
communities seven days per week. All positions will require some evening
and weekend hours, including Sundays.  While this position is currently
assigned at the above location, KDL reserves the right to require all
employees to be available for assignments at any KDL location.    

 

All applications for employment must be made on the Kent District
Library application form and completed in full.  Resumes will not be
accepted or evaluated in lieu of application.  All applicants must meet
the minimum and special eligibility requirements, as listed on this job
announcement, for the vacancy and file a timely application in order to
be considered.  Separate application forms must be submitted for each
position for which an applicant wishes to apply. 

 

HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICE  *  814 W. River Center NE Comstock Park, MI 49321
* (616) 784-2226 Hours:          8:00 AM - 5:00 PM     Monday - Friday

 

Directions:  From 131 N to West River Drive (Exit 91).  Make a left turn
onto West River Drive and drive 0.3 miles.  Wendy's is on the corner of
W. River Center and West River Drive.  Turn right onto W. River Center
and KDL's Service Center is on the right.

 

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