Job Title: Reference & Technology Services Librarian

Starting Wage:

17.50 per hour with an increase to $18.00 after 3 months for part-time position

$37,000 per year with an increase to $40,000 per year after 3 months for full-time position

Scheduled Hours:

Flexibility of part-time or full-time position depending on your availability

A minimum of 12-15 hours per week for part-time position or 36 hours per week for full-time position; both part-time and full time positions include 1-2 evenings and alternating Saturdays

Benefits:

Paid holidays beginning immediately and personal time / pro-rated vacation after 6 months with part-time and full-time positions

Medical insurance and 401K matching with full-time position

Application Deadline: until position is filled

Application Instructions:

Submit cover letter and resume to Cathy Forst, Director: cforst@springfield.lib.mi.us

Position Summary/Responsibilities:

·         Provide assistance to patrons navigating resources in all areas of the library (juvenile, teen and adult)

·         Deliver reader’s advisory services and conduct reference interviews with patrons

·         Provide assistance to patrons accessing downloadable content via OverDrive/Libby and Hoopla

·         Manage the library’s website and social media presence

·         Create physical and digital marketing materials including in-library signage, displays, brochures, digital presentations, and website and social media content

·         Assist patrons with public and laptop computer usage including Microsoft Office applications, internet access, printing, email and other basic computer issues

·         Assist with library programming by organizing event speakers and entertainers, managing projection and video technology, and recruiting patrons for library events

·         Conduct collection development tasks including shelf reading and weeding

Required Qualifications:

·         Graduate or student of Master of Library Science from an ALA accredited program

·         Proficiency in current computing environments along with knowledge of digital resources

·         Enthusiastic and friendly customer service attitude and cooperative work ethic

·         Must be able to stoop, bend, reach, walk, stand and lift up to 30 pounds

Preferred Qualifications:

·         Proficiency with graphic design applications such as Microsoft Publisher and Canva

·         Experience with website management and social media marketing

·         Understanding of library ILS applications, specifically CARL