Willard Library in Battle Creek is hiring a full time Reference Librarian! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *POSITION TITLE: *Reference Librarian *CLASSIFICATION: *Librarian (F.T. – 40 hours) *REPORTS TO:* Deputy Director *POSITION SUMMARY* Reference Librarians provide exceptional customer service, ensuring the Library remains an inclusive community hub. They also play a pivotal role in advancing the Library's strategic goals by creating engaging programs, services, and resource offerings. *ILLUSTRATION OF COMMON LIBRARIAN DUTIES* 1. Provides reference services, imparts information literacy instruction, facilitates collection and eCollection access, and offers readers' advisory assistance. 2. Delivers outstanding customer service and exhibits a high level of professional conduct in all interactions with guests and colleagues. 3. Applies library policies and procedures with expertise and proficiency. 4. Responsible for opening and closing procedures, handling emergencies, and providing oversight of the public areas when on scheduled desk shifts. 5. Designs, implements, and evaluates the effectiveness of programs and services. 6. Assists guests with operations of library equipment. 7. Performs other job-related duties and projects as assigned. *ILLUSTRATION OF UNIQUE KEY DUTIES* 1. Creates and implements programming, including author visits and topical programs. 2. Performs collection development and maintenance of assigned collection. 3. Assists patrons through one-on-one librarian service. 4. Oversees services to book clubs. 5. Researches and implements new library services and products. *STARTING SALARY:* $42,972 *HOURS:* Some evening and weekend hours. *EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE* 1. Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university required. 2. Master of Library Science from an American Library Association accredited library school preferred. 3. Eligibility for appropriate Michigan Library certificate. 4. Proficiency in a second language preferred. *START DATE: *November 2023 *APPLICATION DATES:* Applications received by 5:00 p.m. on October 13th will receive preferential consideration. *SUBMIT RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO* April Dillinger, Deputy Director Willard Library 7 W. Van Buren Street Battle Creek, MI 49017 adillinger@willardlibrary.org *EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER* 10/2/2023