TITLE: Librarian I – Branch Manager DEPARTMENT: Van Belkum Branch RATE OF PAY: $24.6278 to $30.8861 per hr. POSTING DATE: February 12, 2015 CLOSING DATE: Until filled HOURS: 40 hours per week; weekend & evening work is required. Grand Rapids Public Library, a nationally recognized and innovative leader in library service, seeks a forward-thinking, creative leader for the position of Librarian I. Located in the heart of Grand Rapids, Michigan's second largest city and the urban center of a growing region of more than 1 million people, the Grand Rapids Public Library is known for its outstanding collections, unique programs, community partnerships, and excellent service. Grand Rapids is full of creative energy—dazzling art and culture, amazing dining and nightlife, inspiring natural beauty and exhilarating community spirit. It is a remarkable place to live and work. This is a full-time professional Librarian position. The work includes providing reference and readers advisory to patrons in a busy urban library. The position will also include program development and outreach. The successful candidate will be committed and skilled at providing a phenomenal customer experience via one-on-one interactions, programming, and outreach. The person hired for this position will be service-focused, flexible in a quickly changing environment, and an innovator. This outstanding hire will be excited about growing, learning, and sharing their knowledge and understanding with both peers and patrons. The candidate must have the ability to use computers for various functions and the ability to teach these skills to others. MINIMUM TRAINING: Masters Degree in Library Science or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Apply in writing, with relevant information regarding your experience and qualifications, to John E. Baar in the Human Resources Office by 5:00 pm on the closing date.