[Michlib-l] Royal Oak Public Library is looking to hire some substitute librarians

[Adrienne Breznau]

Good morning!
Are you a recent graduate who is looking to get your foot in the door at a
public library?  Or are you a librarian looking for a substitute job to
supplement your current gig?  The Royal Oak Public Library is currently
hiring for part-time library substitutes in both the Youth and Adult
Departments.  Please apply by Monday, October 21, 2019 at 4 pm.

*JOB OPPORTUNITY*

*      Part-time Librarian Substitute*

*Location:*

Public Library  - City of Royal Oak, MI

*Open Until:                   *Monday, October 21, 2019 at 4:00 PM




*Schedule:  *



Variable and flexible; some evenings and weekends required; up to 20 hours
per week

*Pay Range:*



$21.53-$27.98 per hour



*Job Description*

Employees in the *Part-time Librarian Substitute *position serve in both
the Adult and Youth & Teen Services departments.  A *Part-time Librarian
Substitute *will be trained by the Department Heads and fellow staff for
public service at the reference desks.



A *Part-time Librarian Substitute* may be called upon to do any or all of
the following

(These examples do not include *all* of the tasks which the employee may be
expected to perform):

·         Provide reference and readers’ advisory services, both in person,
by email, and on the phone

·         Offer instruction in the use of library systems and resources

·         Assist in use of internet and computer applications, both on PCs
and Apple devices

·         Help to create bibliographies for suggested reading

·         Assist librarians in compiling collection statistics to be used
in evaluation and weeding

·         Assist in the preparation of displays

·         Pick up toys in play area; straighten books on shelves

·         Feed the fish during opening shifts

·         Enter daily statistics during closing shifts

·         Assisting with web content updates

·         Occasionally dealing with disruptive patrons, and making
Department Head or police aware of any safety or health concerns

·         Other tasks as assigned by a Department Head

*Qualifications for Employment**:                  *


   - Strong knowledge of literature and readers’ interest levels
   - Working knowledge of current library trends
   - Demonstrable team spirit
   - Ability to establish and maintain a professional and respectful
   relationship with library staff and patrons
   - Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as verbal and written
   communication skills
   - Knowledge of current library technology and MS Office products
   - Ability to reach, bend, stretch and stand for long periods
   - Flexible schedule: should be available at least one morning, one
   afternoon, and one evening a week; at least one Saturday and two Sundays a
   month.









*Training and Experience:*

A *Part-Time Librarian Substitute*, *upon application*, shall have the
following training and experience:



*Required:*

   - Master’s Degree in Library Science or equivalent from ALA Accredited
   School





*Physical Demands and Work Environment**:*

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here
are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently
required to communicate in person and by phone, read regular and small
print, sit, use limited mobility in an office setting, use manual dexterity
to type and enter data, use sight to read and prepare documents and
reports. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms
to grasp, hold, use keyboard, and carry equipment.  The employee is
occasionally required to stoop, bend, kneel and/or crouch to inspect
conditions. The employee will occasionally lift equipment of light to
moderate weight.

The typical work environment for this job is a public setting where the
noise level is quiet to moderate.



FOR MORE DETAILS AND TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION PLEASE VISIT:

https://www.romi.gov/270/Job-Openings

-or- inquire with Human Resources


Adrienne Breznau
Head of Support Services
Royal Oak Public Library
222 E. Eleven Mile Road
<https://maps.google.com/?q=222+E.+Eleven+Mile+Road+Royal+Oak,+MI+48067&entry=gmail&source=g>
Royal Oak, MI 48067
<https://maps.google.com/?q=222+E.+Eleven+Mile+Road+Royal+Oak,+MI+48067&entry=gmail&source=g>

Tel: 248-246-3714
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