*Please note: this could be one 28 hour/week shift OR two 14 hour/week shifts.* *Dates:* Deadline for submission is 5:00 PM Wednesday, September 30, 2020 *Apply To:* Rebecca Higgerson, Director Brandon Township Public Library Electronic submissions only: rhiggerson@brandonlibrary.org Subject line: Library Associate Please submit a cover letter and resume. Brandon Township Public Library Job Description/Position Standards with Qualifications and Requirements Position: Library Associate Part-time Salary Range: $14.50-$17.33 Grade: 5 Job Summary Under the direction of the Public Services Manager, give direct support to librarian(s) by providing excellent reference and reader’s advisory services to the public at the Reference Desk. This position contributes to collection development and public programming. Responsibilities - Assist at the reference desk in providing reference and reader’s advisory services - Conduct one-on-one and group training sessions for library patrons and staff in the use of library resources and programs - Assist in developing and providing library programs for youth, teens and/or adults - Assist in selecting and managing the library collection - Contribute to the development and content of the library’s website - Contribute to the library newsletter for publication - Serve on system-wide committees and/or attend meetings as appropriate Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university Requirements - Successful experience providing direct customer service in a library or other public institution - Strong public service commitment and positive attitude - Strong time management skills - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Ability to utilize and teach current library technology - Awareness of the unique role of the public library in the community - Ability to work effectively in a continually changing environment - Ability to work cooperatively as a team member within the department and with other departments within the library - Ability to lift or transport items weighing up to 40 pounds · Flexible schedule, including nights and weekends Department Affiliation/Supervisor Reports to the Public Services Manager *Dates:* Deadline for submission is 5:00 PM Monday, January 28, 2019 *Apply To:* Rebecca Higgerson, Director Brandon Township Public Library Electronic submissions: rhiggerson@brandonlibrary.org Subject line: Library Associate Please submit a cover letter and resume. *Rebecca Higgerson* Director Brandon Twp Public Library 304 South Street Ortonville MI 48462 248-627-1474 *ENGAGE • EDUCATE • ENRICH • EMPOWER*