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.