BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE

POSITION TITLE:                               Library Science Media Intern – 2 Positions

DEPARTMENT:                                  Adult Services, reporting to Adult Services Department Head

                                                                Youth Services, reporting to Youth Services Department Head

RESPONSIBILITIES:                           Direct public service: provides positive public service in the Media Center for children, teens, and adults, including media advisory, reference service, instruction in the online catalog and information. Indirect public service: compiles bibliographies and similar tools to promote the Media collection; prepares displays; assists the public service departments in maintaining order, weeding, and other collection development activities for non-print materials. Create and maintain online reading lists and newsletters.

                                                                Policy: assists in the development and implementation of library policies and procedures.  Professional development: maintains knowledge of state-of-the art technologies and directions. Seeks opportunities for professional growth and development.

REQUIREMENTS:                              Minimum: Current enrollment in a library science Master’s degree program. Able to lift, push and/or pull at least 20 pounds; able to visually review materials and discern voice and audible tones. Desire to serve the public in a positive energetic manner.

                                                                Desirable: Public library work experience.  Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with staff and Library users.

HOURS:                                                Part-time, 20 hours weekly. Includes evenings and weekends. Internship limited to three-year length.

WAGE & BENEFITS:                         $16.47 per hour. Pro-rated paid time-off benefits, i.e., sick, personal business, vacation, holiday, and emergency time.  Term life and disability income insurance provided.

APPLICATION, COVER

LETTER & RESUME DUE:                September 30, 2015

                                                                TO: Careers

                                                                Bloomfield Township Public Library

                                                                1099 Lone Pine Road

                                                                Bloomfield Township, MI 48302

                                                                248.642.5800         E-mail: careers@btpl.org

Andrea Aragon

Bloomfield Township Public Library

248-642-5800 x 113