City of Livonia, MI
City of Livonia, MI is hiring: Librarian I - Teen Services in Livonia
City of Livonia, MI, Livonia, MI, United States, 48154
Salary: $56,659.20 - $66,268.80 Annually
Location : City of Livonia, MI
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 1223 o.c.
Department: Sandburg Library
Opening Date: 02/20/2025
Closing Date: 3/9/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
The City of Livonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer
SALARY INFORMATION
$56,659.20 - $66,268.80 Annually
Starting Salary: $56,659.20
NOTE: Annual salary adjustments may also occur, based on collective bargaining agreements.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
An employee in this classification has training and/or work experience in teen literature and programming and works under the direction of an Assistant Branch Librarian or Librarian of a higher classification. An employee in this classification will work regularly scheduled evenings and weekends.
The Librarian I for Teen Services will:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND APPLICATION PROCESS
By the closing date of this announcement, applicants must:
NOTE: Candidates must present proof of 18 credit hours or their master's degree at the time of application.
NOTE: As a condition of employment, candidates must obtain their master's degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited college or university within 18 months of employment.
PARTS OF EXAMINATION AND WEIGHTS
Interview - 100%*
*In the event the number of qualified applicants exceeds 15, an evaluation of the 15 applicants with the most appropriate and responsible combination of experience and training will be invited to the interview.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
General knowledge and ability to use the following:
NOTE: At the time of appointment, applicants are required to pass a pre-employment medical examination conducted by a physician authorized by the City of Livonia.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligible list to fill current, future, regular, and/or temporary vacancies.
HOW TO APPLY: Applications can be completed anytime online at If work experience and/or specific skills are listed as qualifications, it will be the responsibility of the applicant to describe their experience and/or skills sufficiently in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application so that it may be determined if they meet the stated qualifications. Applicants who do not comply will be disqualified from further consideration. Attachments or resumes are not accepted in place of completing the information requested on the official application. Applicants will be notified by e-mail of the next steps in the examination process.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Appointees must satisfactorily complete a six-month probationary period before the appointment will be considered regular.
*Length of probationary period depends on the specific classification
The following is a brief overview of the benefits offered for this position. A new employee orientation will occur for each new, regular employee and will include detailed information about the benefit offerings. The benefits listed below are for full-time employees. Part-time employees are eligible for benefits but the amount of benefit will differ from what is listed below.
PAID TIME OFF
Employees receive vacation and sick time based on their years of service. New employees accrue vacation and sick time at a rate of eight hours per month. Upon completion of the six-month probationary period, employees are also entitled to three personal business days each year.
There are thirteen paid holidays each calendar year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve.
MEDICAL BENEFITS
Medical and prescription drug coverage is offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. An employee has the choice between three Community Blue PPO plans and pays a monthly premium determined annually during each open-enrollment period which is in January of each year. New employees are eligible for medical coverage the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
The City also allows full-time employees who have health insurance through another provider to opt out of the City's medical coverage and receive $1,000 per year (paid monthly) in lieu of coverage.
DENTAL & VISION
Dental and vision insurance are also available for regular employees through Delta Dental and EyeMed, respectively. The employee pays a monthly premium determined annually during each open-enrollment period which is in January of each year. New employees are eligible for these insurances the first of the month following employment.
LIFE INSURANCE
The City covers the premium of a Life Insurance policy in the amount of one times the annual base salary plus $2,000.00 for full-time employees. Coverage begins the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN
The City offers a Defined Contribution (401a) plan which is currently administered by Empower Retirement. Employees contribute 4.5% with a contribution rate of 12% from the City. Contributions for new employees begin six months from the date of hire. The City's contributions and earnings on those contributions are vested after four years of service.
Employees who wish to contribute more than 4.5% can open a Deferred Compensation (457) plan which is also administered by Empower Retirement.
RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS PLAN
The City has established a Retirement Health Savings Plan for employees to assist with healthcare related costs in retirement. The Employee contributes 2% of their pay and the City contributes $90 per paycheck to this Plan. The City's contributions and earnings on those contributions are vested after four years of service.
CLOTHING VOUCHER
Each regular, general employee who does not otherwise receive a clothing allowance and has completed the six-month probationary period is eligible for a $100 clothing voucher each fiscal year to purchase departmental-approved clothing.
VOLUNTARY SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS
Employees are eligible to enroll in the City's voluntary supplemental benefit program which offers accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and short-term disability coverage along with, identity theft protection and legal assistance.
01
I have strong interpersonal and communicational skills
02
I have a minimum of two years experience providing direct service to the public
03
Select from the following
Required Question
Location : City of Livonia, MI
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 1223 o.c.
Department: Sandburg Library
Opening Date: 02/20/2025
Closing Date: 3/9/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
The City of Livonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer
SALARY INFORMATION
$56,659.20 - $66,268.80 Annually
Starting Salary: $56,659.20
- After Six Months of Successful Employment: $57,824.00
- After One Year of Successful Employment: $58,884.80
- Maximum salary is achieved after four successful years of employment.
NOTE: Annual salary adjustments may also occur, based on collective bargaining agreements.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
An employee in this classification has training and/or work experience in teen literature and programming and works under the direction of an Assistant Branch Librarian or Librarian of a higher classification. An employee in this classification will work regularly scheduled evenings and weekends.
The Librarian I for Teen Services will:
- Perform reference searches and reader's advisory services in Teen and Adult services
- Participate in outreach events at local middle and high schools
- Prepare topic guides that are relevant to the needs of older middle school and high school students
- Develop special programs for teens
- Prepare displays and exhibits
- Review and purchase books
- Collaborate with other librarians on Summer Reading Programs and the Livonia Teen Volunteer Council
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND APPLICATION PROCESS
By the closing date of this announcement, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of the United States or resident alien with the right to work in the United States; and
- Possess a master's degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited college oruniversity; or
- Have at least 18 credit hours towards a master's degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited college or university; and
- Have a minimum of two years of experience providing direct service to the public; and
- Have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
NOTE: Candidates must present proof of 18 credit hours or their master's degree at the time of application.
NOTE: As a condition of employment, candidates must obtain their master's degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited college or university within 18 months of employment.
PARTS OF EXAMINATION AND WEIGHTS
Interview - 100%*
*In the event the number of qualified applicants exceeds 15, an evaluation of the 15 applicants with the most appropriate and responsible combination of experience and training will be invited to the interview.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
General knowledge and ability to use the following:
- Online resources and personal computers
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and community members
- Communicate effectively both verbal and written
- Develop and promote library programs that target our teen population
- Review new titles and select books for purchase based on the needs of our teen population
NOTE: At the time of appointment, applicants are required to pass a pre-employment medical examination conducted by a physician authorized by the City of Livonia.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligible list to fill current, future, regular, and/or temporary vacancies.
HOW TO APPLY: Applications can be completed anytime online at If work experience and/or specific skills are listed as qualifications, it will be the responsibility of the applicant to describe their experience and/or skills sufficiently in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application so that it may be determined if they meet the stated qualifications. Applicants who do not comply will be disqualified from further consideration. Attachments or resumes are not accepted in place of completing the information requested on the official application. Applicants will be notified by e-mail of the next steps in the examination process.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Appointees must satisfactorily complete a six-month probationary period before the appointment will be considered regular.
*Length of probationary period depends on the specific classification
The following is a brief overview of the benefits offered for this position. A new employee orientation will occur for each new, regular employee and will include detailed information about the benefit offerings. The benefits listed below are for full-time employees. Part-time employees are eligible for benefits but the amount of benefit will differ from what is listed below.
PAID TIME OFF
Employees receive vacation and sick time based on their years of service. New employees accrue vacation and sick time at a rate of eight hours per month. Upon completion of the six-month probationary period, employees are also entitled to three personal business days each year.
There are thirteen paid holidays each calendar year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve.
MEDICAL BENEFITS
Medical and prescription drug coverage is offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. An employee has the choice between three Community Blue PPO plans and pays a monthly premium determined annually during each open-enrollment period which is in January of each year. New employees are eligible for medical coverage the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
The City also allows full-time employees who have health insurance through another provider to opt out of the City's medical coverage and receive $1,000 per year (paid monthly) in lieu of coverage.
DENTAL & VISION
Dental and vision insurance are also available for regular employees through Delta Dental and EyeMed, respectively. The employee pays a monthly premium determined annually during each open-enrollment period which is in January of each year. New employees are eligible for these insurances the first of the month following employment.
LIFE INSURANCE
The City covers the premium of a Life Insurance policy in the amount of one times the annual base salary plus $2,000.00 for full-time employees. Coverage begins the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN
The City offers a Defined Contribution (401a) plan which is currently administered by Empower Retirement. Employees contribute 4.5% with a contribution rate of 12% from the City. Contributions for new employees begin six months from the date of hire. The City's contributions and earnings on those contributions are vested after four years of service.
Employees who wish to contribute more than 4.5% can open a Deferred Compensation (457) plan which is also administered by Empower Retirement.
RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS PLAN
The City has established a Retirement Health Savings Plan for employees to assist with healthcare related costs in retirement. The Employee contributes 2% of their pay and the City contributes $90 per paycheck to this Plan. The City's contributions and earnings on those contributions are vested after four years of service.
CLOTHING VOUCHER
Each regular, general employee who does not otherwise receive a clothing allowance and has completed the six-month probationary period is eligible for a $100 clothing voucher each fiscal year to purchase departmental-approved clothing.
VOLUNTARY SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS
Employees are eligible to enroll in the City's voluntary supplemental benefit program which offers accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and short-term disability coverage along with, identity theft protection and legal assistance.
01
I have strong interpersonal and communicational skills
- Yes
- No
02
I have a minimum of two years experience providing direct service to the public
- Yes
- No
03
Select from the following
- I have a master's degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited college or university
- I have at least 18 credit hours towards a master's degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited college or university
- None of the above
Required Question