Children's and Outreach Services Librarian in Chesterfield, Michigan at Chesterfield Township Library

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.

• 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.