Job Title: Full Time Reference & Technology Services Librarian

Starting Wage: $37,000 annually with an MLIS; $32,000 annually for an MLIS student with an increase to $37,000 at degree completion

Scheduled Hours: 36 hours per week; includes 1-2 evenings and Saturdays

Benefits: Paid Holidays and pro-rated vacation / personal time; healthcare stipend and 401K matching

Application Deadline: until position is filled

Application Instructions:

Submit cover letter and resume to Cathy Forst, Director: cforst@springfield.lib.mi.us

Position Summary/Responsibilities:

·         Provide assistance to patrons navigating resources in all areas of the library (juvenile, teen and adult)

·         Deliver reader’s advisory services including creating signage and displays and conducting reference interviews with patrons

·         Provide technology assistance to patrons accessing downloadable content via OverDrive/Libby and Hoopla

·         Create physical and digital marketing materials including in-library signage, brochures, digital presentations, and website and social media content

·         Manage the library’s website, new book blog, and social media presence

·         Assist patrons with public and laptop computer usage including Microsoft Office applications, internet access, printing, email and other basic computer issues

·         Assist with library programming by organizing event speakers and entertainers, managing projection and video technology, and recruiting patrons for library events

·         Conduct collection development tasks including shelf reading and weeding

Required Qualifications:

·         Graduate or student of Master of Library Science from an ALA accredited program

·         Proficiency in current computing environments along with knowledge of digital resources

·         Enthusiastic and friendly customer service attitude and cooperative work ethic

·         Must be able to stoop, bend, reach, walk, stand and lift up to 30 pounds

Preferred Qualifications:

·         Proficiency with graphic design applications such as Microsoft Publisher and Canva

·         Experience with website management and social media marketing

·         Understanding of library ILS applications, specifically CARL