Youth Services Librarian

Cromaine District Library

Hartland, Michigan

Youth Services Librarian

POSITION: Part time; 20 hours per week, including evening and weekend hours

REPORTS TO:  Youth & Teen Services Manager

PAY RANGE: $25-$30/hour, dependent upon qualifications.

BENEFITS

Paid time off accrued from start (available after completion of the 3-month introductory period), holiday pay, paid birthday and paid bereavement leave. Optional benefits: telework flexibility, deferred compensation plan and various professional development opportunities.  Sunday hours paid at time and a half.

Deadline for applications:  January 20, 2026

Decision anticipated: February 16, 2026

Anticipated start date: March 3, 2026

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reference and Reader’s Advisory

• Provide effective, positive, personalized reference interviews and reader’s advisory assistance in person and via phone and email, utilizing print, non-print, and electronic resources.


• Conduct efficient reference interviews to determine information need and best sources to use.


• Move through the Library regularly to check with patrons regarding their information needs.


• Provide assistance and instruction to the public on the use of the library, its materials, equipment, and the computer catalog.


• Assist library users with electronic information sources as well as devices that provide access.


• Initiate ILL and address purchase requests promptly.

Collection Development

• Select and order materials for children based on reviews, catalogs, recommendations, and patron requests.


• Preview new materials being added to the collection in order to know what is available and provide it quickly to the patron.


• Evaluate collection in assigned areas regularly for development or weeding.

Library Programs and Outreach

• Design and execute library programming for children and parents, create and host in- house programs, and arrange for external presenters.


• Assist with other programs and events as needed.


• Participate in outreach activities and community partnerships to further the reach of the library.


• Assist in training and overseeing teen volunteers

Technology

• Keep up to date with new technology and ways of accessing information.


• Perform basic hardware troubleshooting in order to resolve equipment problems as quickly as possible.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree, or 30 credit hours towards the degree, from an ALA-accredited program required


• Library of Michigan certification level 1 or 2, or ability to obtain certification


• Experience providing public library services to children preferred

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Genuine interest in providing superior public service.


• A passion for serving children and families.


• Broad knowledge of youth literature, media, and trends.


• Ability to lead virtual, as well as in-person programming.


• Ability to use a variety of technologies, including operating systems, Google suite of productivity tools, ILS, as well as varied software and applications and conduct basic troubleshooting.


• Ability and desire to achieve and maintain cooperative and effective relations with members of the public and other employees.


• Ability to work independently and take initiative.


• Excellent time management skills.


• Display critical thinking skills and be detail-oriented.


• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.


• Must be able to make decisions in situations dealing with library security, emergency procedures, and conflict resolution.

DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Physical Demands
  
  
  
  • Seeing; keyboarding; using the telephone; lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds; walking; bending; stooping; crouching; reaching; carrying books or boxes of books; pushing book carts; picking up litter; spreading ice melt
  
  
  • Standing or sitting for periods of time
  
  
  • Writing or typing to complete work-related documents
  
  
  • Mental Demands:
  
  
  • Is accurate
  
  
  • Able to maintain confidentiality of library records and administrative matters
  
  
  • Good time management: is prompt, flexible, works under short time constraints, and meets deadlines
  
  
  • Able to interact and work effectively with customers, supervisors, co-workers and volunteers
  
  
  • Able to retain concentration and poise despite numerous interruptions
  
  
  
  


• Environmental:
  
  
  
  • Normal to loud interior environment
  
  
  
  

Please download and fill out the Library's Application for Employment and return it with your submission. 
Paper copies are also available at the Library's Circulation Desk.

Applications received prior to January 20, 2026 preferred; applications accepted until filled.