Hi!

The Sterling Heights Public Library has an opening for a PT Librarian! We'd love to have you join our team!

SALARY:       $23.0232/hr to $25.8584/hr  (No benefits) This is a 20-30 hours per week position that includes two daytime shifts, two evening shifts, every other Saturday, and every fifth Sunday (during the school year).

HOW TO APPLY:

Application must be made on an official online City application form at www.sterling-heights.net.  Official City application must be completed in full. Official college transcripts required upon hire. Applicants will be notified by email as to their status in the process. Deadline to apply is Thursday, September 7, 2017, at 5:00 p.m. The Human Resources phone number is: 586-446-2315. 

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under supervision of the Public Services Area Coordinator, this position is responsible for reference and readers advisory services, collection development activities for various adult collections, instruction in the use of the library and its resources, and programming for adults.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provides information, reference, and referral services in Adult Services.
Selects, evaluates, and weeds materials for specific areas of collection.
Provides instruction in the use of print and digital resources.
Develops and/or presents programs for adults, including book groups.

REQUIREMENTS:
Masters Degree in Library Science from an accredited ALA college or university.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Physical strength and dexterity to handle materials and boxes up to 25 pounds in weight and to transport loaded book carts.
Ability to work evening and weekend work schedule.
Knowledge of online databases, reference resources, and public computer applications to assist the general public.
Knowledge of tablet and/or mobile devices used for accessing Overdrive, RBDigital, Freegal, and other digital services.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and the general public.

PARTS & WEIGHTS OF EXAMINATION:

Oral . . . . . . . . . . . . .  100%

NOTE:  Applicants are required to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen to be conducted by a physician authorized by the City of Sterling Heights prior to start date. 

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this exam is to fill one position.

LAST DATE FOR FILING APPLICATIONS:  September 7, 2017 by 5:00 p.m.  

Disability Accommodation:  Disabled persons needing accommodations for employment must notify the employer in writing within 182 days after the need is known.

                                                                                         

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER MALE\FEMALE\DISABILITY     
-- 
Tammy Turgeon
Director
Sterling Heights Public Library
40255 Dodge Park
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
586-446-2640

Director
Suburban Library Cooperative
44750 Delco Blvd
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
586-685-5750