Librarian Assistant, Adult and Outreach Services

Organization:

Oxford Public Library

Date Posted:

3/2/2023

Date Needed:

3/15/2023

City:

Oxford

Location:

Michigan

Country:

United States

Primary Category:

Adult Services

Salary:

$16.00 hourly

Type of Position:

Part-Time

Education Requirement:

Bachelor's

Experience Requirement:

< 1 year

Description & Details

Nature of the Work:

As a member of the Library’s Adult Services Team, this individual reports to the Head of Adult Services and is charged with the following:

  • Selecting, acquiring, classifying and maintaining library materials
  • Planning and delivering client-centered programs
  • Furnishing reference, bibliographical, and readers' advisory services
  • May assist the Department Head in performing in depth, strategic research, and synthesize, analyze, and edit information.

Under general supervision, assists with the implementation of the Outreach Program by dropping off and picking up materials from residents and independent living facilities. This position requires examining, analyzing, and evaluating facts and circumstances surrounding individual problems, situations or transactions, and determining actions to be taken within the within the limits of standard, library policies, or accepted practices.

This individual plans and prioritizes work and is expected to solve problems by adapting methods or interpreting instructions.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in English/History or any related subject field

Desirable: Prior public library experience in Adult Services is desired, but not required requisite.

Hours: Part-time, no benefits. Average-18 hours weekly including some weekends.

Salary: $16.00/hr.

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

 

How to Apply / Contact

Send a current resume, three professional references and cover letter to:

Oxford Public Library

Attn: Jaema Berman, Head of Adult Services

P.O. Box 538

Oxford, MI 48371

Or, email submissions will be accepted at jberman@miopl.org

Questions: (248) 628-3034, ext. 212

 

 

Jaema Berman

Head of Adult Services

Oxford Public Library

248 628-3034, ext. 212

Direct Line to Reference Desk: 248-969-9094

Cell: 248-852-1946

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