[Michlib-l] Milan Substitute Reference Librarian Position

[Barbara Beaton]

Milan Public Library

Substitute Reference Librarian



Job Summary:

The substitute reference librarian provides reference service, reader’s advisory and assistance with public workstations, MEL and other electronic resources, software and internet searching.  A substitute librarian may be called upon to provide support for programs, displays, and other projects as needed.  Additional hours likely to be available during the summer of 2023.


Duties:

  *   Conducting reference interviews to determine user’s needs.

  *   Providing reference and reader’s advisory service to all patrons as needed, in-person, by email or telephone.

  *   Assisting library users with the online catalog, MEL databases, Overdrive, Hoopla, E-readers etc.

  *   Assisting with program support as needed.

  *   Maintaining proper learning environment through enforcement of library policies and procedures

  *   Other duties as assigned.


Requirements:

  *   MLS from an ALA accredited library school.

  *   Ability to provide high quality library service to patrons of all ages.

  *   Demonstrated knowledge of public library materials and resources.

  *   Ability to prioritize duties and tasks and work independently.

  *   Experience with Microsoft Office, Firefox and Chrome.

  *   Availability to work shifts of 2-6 hours on (sometimes on short notice) at various hours (library is open 44 hours per week).


Physical Requirements:

  *   Seeing, hearing, speaking, keyboarding, using technology (computers, scanners, printers, copiers).

  *   Bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting.

  *   Carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

  *   Standing, walking, sitting for periods of time.


Wages:

$17/per hour; no benefits are attached to this position.

To Apply:  Send cover letter and resume to Barbara Beaton, Assistant Director, barbara at milanlibrary.org or c/o Milan Public Library, 151 Wabash St., Milan, MI 48160.   No calls please.


Barbara Beaton

Assistant Director/Reference Librarian

Milan Public Library

Milan, MI 48160

734-439-1240

www.milanlibrary.org<http://www.milanlibrary.org>

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