BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE

POSITION TITLE: Monitor

DEPARTMENT:  Facility Services, reporting to Department Head

RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct public service: provides positive, pleasant professional  services to public whenever encountered in the building or on the grounds; support for meeting room set ups and equipment; building security and patron safety. Indirect public service: keeps statistics for reporting, uses current technologies for communication, assists with department services, including closing procedures; communicates regularly and effectively with the Senior and area authorities; and follows the direction of the supervisor. Policy: assists in the development and implementation of library policies and procedures.

REQUIREMENTS: Minimum: High school diploma; experience working with conflict resolution. Strong attention to detail; dependable and flexible work habits. Able to lift, push or pull 50 pounds. Able to visually review materials and discern voice and audible tones. Able to stand or walk for 90% of work shift. Desire to serve the public in a positive manner. Desirable: Public library work experience.

HOURS: Part-time, 10 to 15 hours weekly, will include evenings, weekends, and occasional Friday after-hours special events. Sunday hours are paid at time and one-half.

WAGE & BENEFITS: $9.95 per hour with increase possible upon successful completion of three-month orientation.

APPLICATION, RESUME

AND COVER LETTER DUE: October 5, 2015

TO: Careers

Bloomfield Township Public Library

1099 Lone Pine Road

Bloomfield Township, MI 48302-2410

248.642.5800 FAX: 248.642.4175

Email: careers@btpl.org

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MONITOR

TYPICAL WORK WEEK’S TASKS

A typical work week for the Monitor may include:

•             check in with Senior and Reception each shift

•             walk through library during busy evening and weekend hours

•             assist Senior in patron medical emergencies

•             assist in difficult patron-staff interactions

•             monitor audiovisual collection to prevent theft or vandalism

•             assure safety of patrons during peak building crowds

•             assist meeting room users with safe entry and egress

•             verify building security at closing

•             direct patrons in tornado and fire emergencies in conjunction with Senior direction

•             interpret meeting room policies

•             oversee study room use, including carrying out food and beverage usage policy

•             ensures code of conduct policy is carried out fairly and consistently

•             inform and assist patrons to observe policy regarding cell phone use and appropriate locations

Andrea Aragona

Bloomfield Township Public Library

248-642-5800 x 113