*Job Announcement * *Rochester Hills Public Library* *Hourly Youth, Teen, Adult and Outreach/Bookmobile Services Librarians* *We’ve recently implemented several in-house promotions and need more hourly and substitute librarians. We’re looking for several energetic librarians who might be interested in future salaried positions here at RHPL.* *Position:* Substitute/hourly librarians (including evening and weekend hours) *Salary: *$9.10 - $20.60 per hour *Dates*: Deadline for applications: December 8, 2014 Interview anticipated: Week of December 15, 2014 Decision anticipated by: December 12, 2014 Starting date: ASAP *Application:* Please submit online a *resume, responses to questions at the end of this posting* and a completed *employment application*, http://www.rhpl.org/jobs *Primary Job Duties:* Provide professional reader’s advisory and reference services to library users Instruct library users in use of the library and its online resources Will be assigned to a specific department Work independently within the broad guidelines set by library policies and the library director Maintain awareness of new developments and trends in the field through professional journals, workshops, conferences, etc. Performs related duties as assigned *Required Qualifications:* · Master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution · Flexible, friendly, approachable and enthusiastic manner with all ages · Knowledge of online information resources, computers, software programs (such as Microsoft Windows, Office) · Familiarity with technology, especially tablets, e-readers, smartphones and devices used with the library’s digital services · Dependable and flexible work habits with a schedule · Strong oral and written communication skills · Knowledge of the philosophy and techniques of public library service · Demonstrated knowledge of library materials and resources · Creativity to develop and implement new library programs and services · Think analytically to develop new or revised systems, procedures, and work flow · Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment, organize job duties, work independently, and adapt to changing procedures and situations *Desired Characteristics* High energy, self-motivation to create and provide new services in a rapidly growing library Awareness of new developments and trends in public libraries Full range of Internet skills and experience Knowledge of online information resources, computers, software programs (Windows, Microsoft Office products and email) and automated circulation system (Polaris) Participate in website development and maintenance Flexibility to work varied hours This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications; it is intended to describe the major responsibilities and requirements of this position. Please respond to the following questions and include those responses with your resume and RHPL application. 1. Why do you want to work in a public library? 2. What coursework or experience makes you the best person for one of these jobs? 3. If I were to duplicate a typical week of your reading choices, what would I be reading? (By choices, I mean just about everything short of cereal boxes.) 4. What types of services do you think public libraries will be offering 20 years from now and how will they be provided? Christine Lind Hage, President, United for Libraries Library Director, Rochester Hills Public Library 500 Olde Towne Road Rochester, MI 48307-2043 248/650-7122 Raising a reader is: Talking * Singing * Reading * Writing * Playing