PUBLIC LIBRARIES OF SAGINAW

Job Posting

Library Assistant - Part-time - 25 hours per week

Outreach and Adult Reference

Posting Date:  Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Application Deadline:  Wednesday, September 4, 2019

The Public Libraries of Saginaw is seeking an outgoing, people-oriented, enthusiastic individual to assist with outreach and community library services while ensuring positive customer service and quality interactions.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Formulate goals and plans for implementing outreach services
• Present programs and presentations in a variety of venues
• Maintains outreach records/statistics and prepares reports
• Selects books, materials and equipment needed for outreach
• Delivers community outreach services at senior citizen facilities, businesses, festivals, parades and other organizations
• Conducts off-site library card registration
• Provides library materials to designated facilities and locations

• Answering reference questions in person and on the telephone
• Providing reader’s advisory services
• Instructing patrons in the use of digital books and magazines
• Other duties as assigned

Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office is required.  Knowledge of library procedures, excellent public service skills and experience using Internet resources and Horizon are a plus.  Must have a flexible schedule – Saturday and evening work is required.  Ability to work well with other staff and patrons, and good communication skills are important. 

Minimum requirements include a four-year college degree with applicable library experience. 

This position pays an hourly rate of $17.80 - $22.44 in six annual steps.  Benefits include pro-rated vacation, sick leave and personal business time.

Send cover letter, resume and signed application (available at http://www.saginawlibrary.org/employment.html) postmarked no later than September 4, 2019 to: Maria McCarville, Director, Public Libraries of Saginaw, 505 Janes St., Saginaw, Michigan, 48607.

EOE