Hello!
The Ann Arbor District Library is currently looking for a full-time Production Librarian (see position details and requirements below). The position is currently open to receiving applications until 9:00 PM on November 2, 2020. Interested candidates are welcome to apply online at aadl.org/aboutus/employment.
Job Title: Production Librarian
Department: Collections
Supervisor: Collections Manager
Hiring Range: $52,300 - $65,400
Union Position: Yes
Benefits: Yes
Hours: Full-time, including some evening and/or weekend hours
Closing: 9:00 P.M. on November 2, 2020
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Collections Manager, the Production Librarian works with teams and staff throughout the organization to produce and develop content, events, partnerships, and collections that add value to the community we serve. The Production Librarian also delivers customer service to library users via weekly shifts on public service desks throughout the library system. This position will focus on the development and maintenance of AADL’s youth materials, with specific interest in building diverse collections.
Position includes some evening and weekend hours.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following; other duties may be assigned:
- Selects and maintains collections, focusing on but not limited to youth books, working with other staff to ensure a broad, accessible, well-used library collection.
- Develops, plans and implements innovative programs and special projects for audiences of all ages and interests, both remote and in-person.
- Provides a wide range of reference and recommendation services via both in-person and remote situations and online, utilizing print, A/V, and electronic resources.
- Develops and expands online content and products for library users of all ages, including creation of new writing, images, audio, video, and web applications.
- Works with individuals and organizations in the community to develop partnerships with an emphasis on community events and experiences.
- Serves on departmental and system-wide teams and delivers related action items on schedule.
- Works courteously and effectively with library patrons, library staff and the general public.
Minimum Qualifications include:
- Master’s Degree in Information or Library Science from an ALA-accredited program.
- Eligibility for Michigan Librarian Professional Certificate.
- Excellent customer service attitude.
- Proven experience developing and producing art, craft, or tech events for the public.
- Experience selecting and evaluating materials for tools collections in a library context.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organization and planning skills.
- Ability to work successfully within a complex organizational structure.
- Open approach to library service.
Preferred Qualifications include:
- Fluency in one or more non-English languages.
- Experience with art or craft techniques, or connections in the local art & craft communities.
- Experience with writing and editing.
- Demonstrated ability in working successfully with diverse audiences.
- Knowledge of current trends in public libraries.
- Creative problem solving.
- Successful and relevant public library experience.
The above is intended to describe the major responsibilities and requirements for this position.
It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities or requirements.
The Ann Arbor District Library is an EEO Employer.
The Ann Arbor District Library reserves the right to change, amend, add, delete and otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities, and position titles as it deems necessary to meet the needs of its business.