Serving the Adult Services department of the Royal Oak Public Library, the part time librarian serves at the public reference information desk and assists with the preparation of tools to guide users to library resources or promote aspects of library services and collections.

A Part-Time Adult Librarian may be called upon to do any or all of the following: (These examples do not include all of the tasks which the employee may be expected to perform.)

• Provide reference and readers’ advisory services
• Provide advice in use of the library systems and resources, including print and online materials
• Participate in collection development, evaluation and weeding
• Assist with web content updates
• Prepare library displays and bibliographies
• Develop and implement innovative and exciting public programs

A Part-Time Adult Librarian, upon application, shall have the following training and experience:

Required:  

• Master’s Degree in Library Science or equivalent from ALA Accredited School
• Experience in a facility with online reference information and database tools

Preferred:  

• Two years professional public library experience

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit and talk or hear.
• The employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus to both print and electronic text.