[Michlib-l] Digital Services and Emerging Technologies Librarian Open Position

[Robyn Lowenstein]

The Plymouth District Library - job posting for Full-time Digital Services and Emerging Technologies Librarian. See the posting below, or visit plymouthlibrary.org for more information. 

Plymouth District Library – Job Posting 
http://plymouthlibrary.org 

TITLE: Digital Services and Emerging Technologies Librarian 
Full time – 40 hours per week 
Schedule includes day, evening, and weekend hours 
Salary $48,546.00 - $53,444.00 

OUR LIBRARY AND COMMUNITY: 
The library’s mission is to connect, enrich, and improve lives through information, services, and spaces. Our core values are: access, literacy, community destination, and personalized service. 
The Plymouth District Library is located in busy downtown Plymouth, MI, midway between Detroit and Ann Arbor. The library is a member of The Library Network. We serve the Plymouth Community which is comprised of 36,650 residents living in the City of Plymouth and the Charter Township of Plymouth, as well as the patrons of 75 Detroit-area libraries through a reciprocal borrowing agreement facilitated by The Library Network. 
The library serves as a significant community hub and maintains strong partnerships with local and regional community groups, governments, schools, businesses, and cultural organizations. Plymouth’s rich history has included the library for nearly 100 years. Strong community support has resulted in a dedicated perpetual millage, a robust Friends organization, and more than 100 adult volunteers. Over a 1,000 visitors a day use the library to participate in programs, use our meeting and study rooms, borrow materials, use technology, and connect with others. In addition we serve a growing and robust digital community 24/7. 
The library recently completed a $3 million building repair project which included facility upgrades to improve accessibility and energy efficiencies and maintain our twenty- year- old building for generations to come. Significant network and technology infrastructure improvements will be completed shortly and are being supported by a growing technology staff. 
The library contributes significantly to the high quality of life available in the Plymouth community. Our sense of community is created by beautiful neighborhoods, spacious parks, robust sport, cultural and arts organizations, and dedicated community service organizations. Our vibrant, walkable downtown is full of unique shops, restaurants, entertainment and recreational options, all surrounding Kellogg Park as the centerpiece and host of year-round events. The library is just steps from all of this in our central downtown location and plays an active role in community events. 
The elected Board of Trustees and the Directors of the Friends Board are all committed to meeting the needs of the community, now and into the future. Dedicated customer service ideals drive our 70 staff members at all levels. We know our customers, and work tirelessly to serve their needs, listen to their concerns and make decisions accordingly. These practices are for those who come through the front door and those whom we serve outside of the library either off site or via digital services. We are committed to help the library remain a hub of activity in our community and a leader in the library world. 

POSITION SUMMARY AND DUTIES: 
This position is responsible for digital and virtual services and collections, including streaming and downloadable content, databases, and the library’s web site. This position also manages digital productivity tools such as the library’s event calendar software, staff intranet, patron electronic chat service, and summer reading software. The Digital Services Librarian also contributes to the library’s social media presence, schedules and teaches public and staff technology training classes, and manages physical collections as assigned. Approximately half of the Librarian’s time is spent at public service desks, providing reference, readers advisory, and information access and instruction for patrons of all ages. The Digital Services Librarian works closely with IT Leadership and the Technical Services Coordinator, who manage related platforms. This is a full-time (40 hours per week), permanent position. 

Salary and Benefits 
 $48,546.00 - $53,444.00, with opportunity for growth to $60,600. (Pay grade 11) 
 Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time. Employer paid life and disability insurance. 
 Medical insurance, dental insurance, 457B deferred contribution plan benefits. 
 VEBA (retiree health care) benefit, after 10 years of employment. 
 MERS defined benefit pension plan, with a vesting of 8 years. 
 Continuing education opportunities, both regional and national. 

REPORTS TO: Adult Services Coordinator 

Minimum Qualifications: 
 MLIS/MIS from an ALA accredited university. 
 Five years of experience providing direct customer service. 
 Five years of library experience. 
 Experience with digital services and databases, including but not limited to those provided by the Michigan eLibrary. 

Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: 
 Web design and maintenance skills. 
 Knowledge of various content management systems, such as WordPress and Joomla. 
 Knowledge of various mobile device platforms, such as iOS and Android. 
 Interpersonal and judgmental skills necessary to work effectively with library staff and patrons in a busy environment. 
 Ability to communicate effectively by phone, computer, and in person. 
 Accuracy and attention to detail. 
 Strong public service commitment and positive attitude. 
 Ability to work under pressure. 
 Supports library's strategic plan and goals. 

Preferred Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: 
 Teaching/training experience. 
 Public speaking skills. 
 Familiarity with library card authentication for patron remote access of the library’s digital services. 
 Experience writing and facilitating grants. 
 Familiarity with print and time management systems, integrated library systems, cloud-based services, and digitization of newspapers. 

SEND COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO: 
Robyn Lowenstein 
Business/Human Resource Manager 
humanresources at plymouthlibrary.org 
223 S. Main Street 
Plymouth, MI 48170 

DEADLINE: Friday, June 8 by 4:00pm 
This announcement is only a summary of the position, its duties, job requirements and compensation. Further information is available from the library. The Plymouth District Library does not discriminate in its employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability if requested. 


Robyn D. Lowenstein 
Business and Human Resource Administrator 
Plymouth District Library 
(734) 453-0750 ext. 215 
rlowenstein at plymouthlibrary.org 

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