Great opportunity to work with an excellent staff in a wonderful community! The Romulus Public Library seeks a dynamic, enthusiastic individual to join our team as part-time Adult Services Librarian. The successful candidate will have excellent proven organizational skills and the ability to provide superior customer service to library users of all ages, with a focus on adult programming and services as well as outreach to seniors and other adults. Romulus Public Library Part-time Adult Services Librarian (29 hours/week) Job description: · Select, develop and maintain adult collections, manage adult materials budget · Plan, prepare for and present programming for adults including computer instruction, book clubs and other adult programs · Manage Adult Literacy Program · Manage/update library website · Provide outreach to the community and seek partnership opportunities with community organizations · Assist patrons at the circulation desk in person and on the phone as needed · Provide reference assistant and reader’s advisory to library patrons of all ages · Attend staff meetings, professional meetings and continuing education workshops · Act as librarian in charge as needed when Director and Assistant Director are out of the office · Other duties as assigned Qualifications: · Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited library school · Eligible for Michigan Public Library Certification · Experience in a public services position in a public library · Skill in planning and presenting library programs · Skill in preparing program flyers and other promotional materials · Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relations with others · Computer literacy including use of social media, databases, proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word and Google Docs required; experience with MS Publisher, library software and WordPress preferred · Ability to provide superior customer service to library users of all ages · Excellent proven organizational skills · Ability to operate standard office equipment · Ability to complete work in a timely manner · Ability to manage budgets effectively · Ability to work cooperatively with library staff and volunteers in a team environment · Ability to produce neat, accurate work within an established time frame · Excellent written and oral communication skills · Ability to lift and push up to 25 pounds Hours: 29 hrs/wk. including some evenings and alternating Saturdays Pay rate: $18/hr. Benefits: none Reports to : Library Director HOW TO APPLY: Submit a City of Romulus application and resume to the: City of Romulus Human Resources Department 11111 Wayne Road Romulus, MI 48174 The application is available on the City’s website: [ http://www.romulusgov.com/ | www.romulusgov.com ] APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED Patty Patty Braden, Director Romulus Public Library 11121 Wayne Road Romulus, MI 48174 734-942-7589 www.romuluslibrary.org
