[Michlib-l] Job Opportunity at TADL!

[Deb Radjenovich]

We have a unique opportunity open at the Traverse Area District Library!
Please review the Job opening and description below.  Please note that our
closing date is this coming Sunday the 21st  as we want to review
applications starting Monday.

*Job Opening*

 *Library Assistant 1 – Kingsley Branch Library/Local History Collection*

*Part Time*

We have a unique opening for an energetic, team-oriented person to fill a
Library Assistant 1 position whose time will be split between the Kingsley
Branch Library and the Local History Collection at the Main Branch.  This
person will work 19.5 hours a week under general supervision to support the
Kingsley Branch by performing both para-professional and routine library
work including the planning and implementing of a variety of programs and
outreach efforts in addition to regular day-to-day duties.  This person
will work an additional 10 hours a week in the Local History Collection
developing and curating the collection; and processing  incoming and legacy
materials. This employee may be transferred to another location at any time
to meet the needs of the library system.  Please see the attached job
description for full details.  Evening and weekend hours are required.

 *Wage Range*:                          $18.04-23.78 in annual wage steps
according to the
 current union contract

*Posting date*:                          Tuesday, February 16, 2021

*Deadline for applications*:   Sunday, February 21, 2021

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your
resume, a fully completed TADL application form along with a cover letter
to: Human Resources, Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave.,
Traverse City, MI 49686 or by email to jobs at tadl.org. For questions, please
call 932-8549 or email jobs at tadl.org



*Traverse Area District Library*

*Job Description*



*Job Title*:              Library Assistant I

*Department*:      Kingsley Branch Library/Local History Collection

*Reports to*:         Branch Manager, Department Coordinator or Designee

*Effective date*:  January 26, 2021


SUMMARY

To perform para-professional library work involving a variety of clerical
and other library activities and operations; to assist the public; to plan
and implement programming; and to perform related work as required.  This
position will also be responsible for developing, maintaining, and
providing access to the local history collection; and adding content to the
online digital collection.


SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Department
Coordinator or designated employee of higher authority.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

An employee in this position will be required to assist in the operation of
the library by performing any or all of the following essential duties and
others as assigned.

       ·      Assisting patrons in locating information in various formats;

   - Providing general instruction to library patrons on library use;
   - Being responsible for brochures, both online and physical displays,
   and bookmarks;
   - Assisting with general library reference and readers’ advisory
   services;
   - Speaking to groups;
   - Planning and assisting with various library programming as required;
   - Upholding library behavior policy;
   - Developing and curating the local history collection in reference to
   the Materials Selection Policy;
   - Processing incoming and legacy materials, including rehousing,
   preservation and conservation work
   - Digitizing priority collections and publishing them to TADL’s digital
   collection online; and


   - Performing related library and clerical work as assigned.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESREQUIRED: Considerable knowledge of library
procedures, policies, practices and
    methods;REQUIRED:  Ability to work effectively with individuals of all
ages of the general public                                  and other
employees; REQUIRED:  Skill in the use of computers and electronic mobile
devices; REQUIRED:  Ability to communicate effectively;REQUIRED:
Willingness and availability to work weekends and evenings with
flexibility to fill                         in for unexpected staff
shortages as needed;REQUIRED:   Willingness and ability to work at other
library locations as required.


EDUCATION

*REQUIRED:*   Bachelor’s degree or 5 years of comparable library experience.

*PREFERRED*:  MLIS or some coursework in Library or Information Science.



*EXPERIENCE*

*REQUIRED:*         Two years of work in a library setting.

*PREFERRED:*       Michigan Professional Library Certification.

*PREFERRED:*       Public speaking experience.



Although reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions, visual and communication
ability is required.


Deb Radjenovich, SHRM-SCP
She/ Her/ Hers
Business Manager
Traverse Area District Library
610 Woodmere Ave
Traverse City, MI  49686
dradjenovich at tadl.org
231-932-8549
www.tadl.org
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