We have an opportunity as a Community Outreach Librarian at the NPL. Please take a look at the following position, the job posting is attached. We would love to have you join us.

JOB TITLE:             Community Outreach Librarian – Part-Time                       

REPORTS TO:        Head of Information Services

 

Join our team to be the first Community Outreach Librarian at the Novi Public Library! This new position will work directly with community groups all over Novi to improve our programs and services for seniors, small businesses, and residents furthest away from the Library. The Novi Public Library is a vibrant, fast-paced class six library located within Oakland County. The Library was awarded the “Community Builder Award” in 2021 from the Novi Chamber of Commerce for its innovative approach to reaching its community by introducing the first self-service kiosk in Michigan, called Lakeshore Lending Library. We proudly serve a diverse community with a population of 65,000+. As a proud organization within the Novi community, we are committed to serving our guests with exceptional customer service through innovative programming, cutting-edge technology in our iCube Makerspace, and expertly trained staff.

 

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Plans, promotes and implements programming services at Lakeshore Park, local senior living facilities and other offsite locations appropriate to the needs of the community.
2. Engages in outreach opportunities within the community; serves as liaison to relevant business associations.
3. Participates in collection development and maintenance keeping within monetary and physical space constraints.
4. Provides readers’ advisory, reference services and computer assistance using a variety of collections, materials and formats.
5. Maintains proficiency with Library databases and digital services, and learns new technology and software.

Hours: 27 hours per week including evenings and weekends. Suggested schedule:

Monday: 9:30-4

Tuesday: 9:30-4

Wednesday: 1:30-9

Friday/every third Saturday rotation: 9:30-6

 

Salary: $21.90 - $28.47 per hour

Benefits: Paid benefit time is offered with this position (sick, vacation, personal business, paid holidays)

Application:

●        Resume, cover letter and application required.

●        NPL applications available at https://novilibrary.applicantpro.com/jobs/

●        Send to Nicole Williams, HR Specialist
Novi Public Library
45255 W Ten Mile Road
Novi, Michigan 48375
Email: nwilliams@novilibrary.org

Deadline: Open until filled.

Nicole Williams

Human Resources

 

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.