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.

Duties:

Conducting reference interviews to determine patron’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 (sometimes on short notice). The 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:

$18/per hour; no benefits are attached to this position.

To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to Barbara Beaton, Assistant Director, barbara@milanlibrary.org or c/o Milan Public Library, 151 Wabash St., Milan, MI 48160. No calls please.

Barbara Beaton

Assistant Director/Reference Librarian

Milan Public Library

Milan, MI 48160

734-439-1240

www.milanlibrary.org

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