JOB POSTING
The Northville District Library is seeking an enthusiastic and customer service-oriented candidate for a part-time position in the Library’s Technical Services Department.

Position: Technical Services Clerk
20 Hours per week
This is a Union Position

Salary Range: $15.97-$19.69 based upon prior work experience.

Benefits: Paid time off includes sick, vacation, holiday, and personal business time

Essential Duties Include:

• Performs copy cataloging for library materials using MARC format, Library of Congress subject headings, Dewey Decimal classification system and other industry standards.
• Add items records to bibliographic holdings in the Library’s online catalog.
• Prepares Gift Books for collection circulation.
• Performs data entry and assists with database maintenance.
• Create book club kits.
• Monitors departmental supplies.
• Assists with the physical processing of library materials as needed.
• Works on special departmental projects.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma: some college education preferred.
• Ability to adapt to change in the work environment.
• Ability to learn quickly and accurately and follow instruction.
• Ability to prioritize duties and tasks and effectively manage time.
• Ability to push carts of library books and other materials weighing up to thirty pounds.
Required Qualifications Continued:

• Ability to show concern for the feelings of others.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time and the ability to bend, reach, stoop, or crouch.
• Demonstrate attention to detail.
• Experience in working independently and as part of a team.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Have a strong public service orientation.
• Knowledge and proficiency in working with MS Office.
• Possess critical thinking skills.
• Willingness to learn processes and to seek out assistance as needed.

Preferred Qualifications: Previous copy cataloging or library work experience.

Deadline for application: October 25, 2024

Please submit a resume, cover letter and application to:

Maureen Simari
Head of Technical Services
Northville District Library
212 West Cady Street
Northville, MI 48167-1560

Email: msimari@northvillelibrary.org

Application can be accessed at: https://northvillelibrary.org/?page_id=22288