[Michlib-l] JOB POSTING: Full-time Community Outreach Librarian at Novi Public Library Novi, MI

[Julie Farkas]

*NOVI PUBLIC LIBRARY*

*JOB POSTING*



*JOB TITLE:**             Community Outreach Librarian –
Full-Time               *

*REPORTS TO:**        Head of Information Services *



Join our team to be the first Community Outreach Librarian at the Novi
Public Library! This new full-time position will work directly with
community groups all over Novi to improve our programs and services for
seniors, small businesses, and residents furthest away from the Library.
The Novi Public Library is a vibrant, fast-paced class six library located
within Oakland County. The Library was awarded the “Community Builder
Award” in 2021 from the Novi Chamber of Commerce for its innovative
approach to reaching its community by introducing the first self-service
kiosk in Michigan, called Lakeshore Lending Library. We proudly serve a
diverse community with a population of 65,000+. As a proud organization
within the Novi community, we are committed to serving our guests with
exceptional customer service through innovative programming, cutting-edge
technology in our iCube Makerspace, and expertly trained staff.



*PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:*

   1. Plans, promotes and implements programming services at Lakeshore
   Park, local senior living facilities and other offsite locations
   appropriate to the needs of the community.
   2. Engages in outreach opportunities within the community; serves as
   liaison to relevant business associations.
   3. Participates in collection development and maintenance keeping within
   monetary and physical space constraints.
   4. Provides readers’ advisory, reference services and computer
   assistance using a variety of collections, materials and formats.
   5. Maintains proficiency with Library databases and digital services,
   and learns new technology and software.



*OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:*

   1. Adapts and responds to multiple priorities, interruptions and
   demands, and resolves problem situations in a positive manner.
   2. Seeks professional continuing education, both organized and casual,
   with an air toward keeping services current and appropriate; member of
   professional development; member of internal and external committees.
   3. Communicates effectively with guests, co-workers, and professional
   colleagues.
   4. Enforces library policies relevant to public use; responds to
   emergencies and provides support, as needed; acts quickly, exercising good
   judgment.
   5. Mentors and trains MLS Librarian Intern; trains and oversees
   department volunteers.
   6. Works positively and collaboratively across departments to accomplish
   department goals.
   7. Performs other duties as assigned.



*JOB QUALIFICATIONS:*

1.    MLS from an ALA accredited school.

2.    Previous experience working with seniors or in the business community
preferred.

3.    Library program planning experience preferred.

4.    Knowledge of adult and youth literature.

5.    Dedicated to public service.

6.    Dedicated to providing positive customer service.

7.    Enthusiastic, positive, friendly, self-motivated, creative and
approachable.

8.    Strong obligation to confidentiality.

9.    Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

10.  Proficient in MS Office, Google Drive, and other computer related
technology.

11.  Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

12.  Values diversity in the workplace and in the community.

13.  Ability to speak multiple languages helpful.

14.  May require a valid Michigan driver’s license based on assignment.



*WORKING ENVIRONMENT:*

   1. Physical mobility, vision, hearing, and manual dexterity essential.
   2. Maintain physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, bending,
   and /or walking for extended periods of time; stooping; crouching;
   reaching; carrying books or boxes of books; pushing book carts; seeing;
   keyboarding; using the telephone; lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying
   objects weighing up to 50 pounds; push or pull with wheeled cart up to 500
   pounds; operating assigned equipment; picking up litter; spreading ice melt.
   3. Evening, weekend, and some holiday hours are required.

*Hours: *40 hours per week including two evenings per week and every third
Saturday



*Salary*: $49,712 - $67,122

*Benefits: *Vacation, personal business, sick and holiday; health, vision,
dental and life insurance; retirement plan (401a Defined Contribution)



*Application:  *

   - Only complete application packets with *both a resume and a cover
   letter* will be considered.  Incomplete application packets will not be
   reviewed.
   - Online application available at:
   https://novilibrary.applicantpro.com/jobs/
   - Employment offer dependent on results of a physical and background
   check.
   - Send to:         Julie Farkas, Director

          Novi Public Library

          45255 W. Ten Mile Rd.

          Novi, MI   48375

   - E-mail: jfarkas at novilibrary.org



*Posting closes:  Friday, June 23, 2023 at 5:00pm*


*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level
of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. They are not to
be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed
by a person so classified.*





*Julie Farkas* - Library Director (she/her/hers)
Novi Public Library 45255 W. Ten Mile Rd. Novi  MI 48375
*Office: * 248-869-7233 | *Mobile: * 248-331-7815
www.novilibrary.org
*Inform.  Inspire.  Include.*
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