[Michlib-l] Fwd: Job Posting: Substitute Librarian

Fri Aug 20 14:21:23 EDT 2021

The Chelsea District Library (CDL) is seeking an enthusiastic and organized
person to join us as a substitute librarian. We are a lovely, small town
library with a wonderful staff.  Application is attached; we accept
submissions on an ongoing basis but will give first consideration to those
who submit by September 10th.

*Position Title: *Substitute Librarian

*Reports To:     *Head of Information Services

*Hours:             *Irregular; including weekdays, evenings, and weekends
Classification: Part-time, hourly, non-exemptWage Range:  $16.00-$17.50 per
hour

*Purpose and Scope:*

Substitute Librarians provide professional library services to Chelsea
District Library patrons of all ages. Substitutes may be called upon to
fill in for vacations and absences of regular staff. Work shifts ranging
from three to seven hours depending on the library’s needs.

*Specific Duties:*

1.      Serve as a reference and reader’s advisory librarian to the public
at the reference desk in person and by telephone.

2.      Assist users with accessing library resources, including but not
limited to public computers, study rooms, digital resources, event
registration, physical materials, etc.

3.      Other duties as assigned.

*Qualifications Required:*

1.      Completion of at least one semester towards a Master’s degree in
Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited program.

2.       Demonstrated proficiency with PC, Internet applications, and
mobile devices.

3.      Knowledge of reference resources, including library databases.

4.      Enthusiastic customer service skills and positive, proactive public
service orientation.

5.      Ability to communicate with the public, staff, and Trustees on the
phone, in-person and in writing, in a professional and courteous manner.

6.      Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in an
appropriate and secure manner.

7.      Ability to organize work under minimal supervision.

8.      Public library experience at any level.

*Qualifications Preferred:*

1.  Public library experience at the professional level.

2.  Experience using Carl X automation system
Shannon Powers
*Head of Information Services*
Information Services
Chelsea District Library
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From: Shannon Powers <spowers at chelseadistrictlibrary.org>
Date: Fri, Aug 20, 2021 at 2:02 PM
Subject: Job Posting: Substitute Librarian
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