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. 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
·
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.
·
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