The Northville District Library seeks an enthusiastic and service-oriented Librarian for a full-time position, as follows:  

40 Hours per week, including one regular weekday evening, every third Saturday, and occasional Sundays. 

Reports to the Head of Technical Services.

Salary: $55,744.00 - $69,180.80 based upon prior work experience 

Benefits: Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), MERS defined benefit retirement, life and disability insurance, vacation and sick leave, personal business days and holidays. This is a Union position.  

• Manages all aspects of the Library’s integrated library system, including data migration, implementation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrades. 

• Trains staff in all departments on appropriate use of all modules of the ILS and maintains up-to-date training documentation for use by both staff and patrons. 

• Advises and makes recommendations on best practices regarding the ILS to Administration. 

• Performs both original and copy cataloging of library materials using MARC format, Library of Congress subject headings, Dewey Decimal classification, and other industry standards. 

• Assists with the physical processing of library materials as needed. 

• Provides reference, instructional, and reader’s advisory services for patrons of all ages on the public reference desks. 

• Participates in continuing education opportunities, especially those related to systems and technical services. 

• Provides backup IT support as needed. 

• Works on special projects. 

• Communicates effectively with Library staff and patrons.  

• MLS from an ALA accredited college or university. 

• Possess a Level I Permanent Professional Certificate from the Library of Michigan. 

• Experience administering integrated library systems, especially TLC’s CARL system and ByWater Solutions’ Aspen and Koha products. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Excellent technology skills. 

• Experience cataloging all manner of library materials for all age groups. 

• Experience writing instructional documentation. 

• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and the public. 

• Critical thinking skills. 

• Strong attention to detail. 

• Strong public service orientation. 

• Collection development experience. 

• Basic web development skills, HTML. 

• Public Library experience. 

Maureen Simari, Head of Technical Services 

Northville District Library 

212 West Cady Street 

Northville, Michigan 48167-1560 

msimari@northvillelibrary.org  

Thanks,

M.