The Hillsdale Community Library is seeking a service oriented individual to provide patrons with excellent customer service. The Hillsdale Community Library is a Class III Library, serving just under 12,000 residents in the City of Hillsdale, Hillsdale Township, and Jefferson Township. We are dedicated to serving the informational, educational, and recreational needs of the citizens of Hillsdale. To apply, email cover letter and resume to the Library Director, Jessica Spangler, at director@hillsdale-library.org<mailto:director@hillsdale-library.org>. Position is open until filled. The City of Hillsdale is an equal opportunity employer Position: Library Aide Reports to the Library Director Non-exempt Part-time Summary of Duties: * Check books, magazines and other library materials in and out at the circulation desk and collects fines and places holds using an automated circulation system. * Assist patrons with questions about public access computers, software or computer functions. * Answer telephone and provide routine information to patrons. * Operate a variety of standard office and library equipment. * Notify patrons about reserved materials and call for return of overdue materials. * Provide basic reference service or if unable to do so, refer matter to librarian in charge. * Perform routine book maintenance and processing. * Help oversee library pages and/or volunteers. * Search for and retrieve requested items from the library stacks or order items from MeL * Package and ship library materials to requesting libraries. * Check in, package and return library materials to lending libraries. * Assist with ILL statistical reporting as needed. * Perform other related duties as required. Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required. An acceptable combination of education and experience in progressively responsible administrative roles with knowledge of library operations, practices and procedures preferred. * Excellent ability to pay attention to detail. * Position requires a service oriented individual who is able to interact with a diverse population. * Knowledge of and comfortable with the use of computers, software and Microsoft office products. * Proficient in the English language with the ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions. * Some knowledge of library clerical procedures and practices. * Ability to count money and use a basic cash register. Hours: Tuesdays 10am - 6pm, Thursdays 10am - 5pm, and some Saturday shifts (10am - 1pm) Salary: $11 - $12 depending on skill set Thank you, Jessica Spangler Hillsdale Community Library, Director 11 E. Bacon St. Hillsdale, MI 49242 517-437-6470 director@hillsdale-library.org<mailto:director@hillsdale-library.org> CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This communication and any attachments may contain confidential and privileged information for the use of the designated recipient named above. If you are not the designated recipient, an employee, or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in error and that any review, disclosure, dissemination, distribution, or copying of it or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you receive this communication in error, please destroy all copies of this communication and any attachments and notify the sender immediately via phone, fax, or electronic mail. Thank you.