[Michlib-l] Position Available for Part-time Library Associate

[Rebecca Higgerson]

*Position Available*

*Part-time Library Associate, approximately 30 hours per week*

*Brandon Township Public Library*





Township Public Library

Job Description/Position Standards with Qualifications and Requirements

Position:              Library Associate

             Part-time

Salary Range:     $16.00-$19.12

Grade:                  5

Effective Date: 2/22/2016



Job Summary



Under the direction of the Youth Services or Adult Services Manager, give
direct support to librarian(s) by providing excellent reference and
reader’s advisory services to the public at the Reference Desk. This
position contributes to collection development and public programming.

Responsibilities



   - Assist at the reference desk in providing reference and reader’s
   advisory services
   - Conduct one-on-one and group training sessions for library patrons and
   staff in the use of library resources and programs
   - Assist in developing and providing library programs for youth, teens
   and/or adults
   - Assist in selecting and managing the library collection
   - Contribute to the development and content of the library’s website
   - Contribute to the library newsletter for publication
   - Serve on system-wide committees and/or attend meetings as appropriate



Qualifications



Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university



Requirements



   - Successful experience providing direct customer service in a library
   or other public institution
   - Strong public service commitment and positive attitude
   - Strong time management skills
   - Excellent written and verbal communication skills
   - Ability to utilize and teach current library technology
   - Awareness of the unique role of the public library in the community
   - Ability to work effectively in a continually changing environment
   - Ability to work cooperatively as a team member within the department
   and with other departments within the library
   - Ability to lift or transport items weighing up to 40 pounds

·         Flexible schedule, including nights and weekends



Department Affiliation/Supervisor



Reports to the Youth Services or Adult Services Manager





*Dates:*   Deadline for submission is Friday, December 29, 2017.



*Apply To:*    Rebecca Higgerson, Director

                   Brandon Township Public Library

Electronic submissions: rhiggerson at brandonlibrary.org

Subject line: Library Associate

Please submit a cover letter and resume.





*Rebecca Higgerson*

Director

Brandon Twp Public Library

304 South Street

Ortonville MI 48462

248-627-1474

248-627-9880 (fax)



*“We enhance and strengthen community by providing open access to
educational information, recreational materials, and programs that enrich
lives and promote lifelong learning.”*
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