We are looking for additional hourly/substitue librarians.  Here is a corrected posting.

Job Announcement

Rochester Hills Public Library

Hourly Youth, Teen, Adult and Outreach/Bookmobile Services Librarians

 

We’ve recently implemented several in-house promotions and need more hourly and substitute librarians.  We’re looking for several energetic librarians who might be interested in future salaried positions here at RHPL.

 

Position:         Substitute/hourly librarians (including evening and weekend hours)

 

Salary:            $19.10 - $20.60 per hour

 

Dates:              Deadline for applications: December 8, 2014

                        Interview anticipated: Week of December 15, 2014

                        Decision anticipated by: December 22, 2014

                        Starting date:  ASAP

 

Application:  Please submit online a resume, responses to questions at the end of this posting and a completed employment application, http://www.rhpl.org/jobs

 

Primary Job Duties:

 

Provide professional reader’s advisory and reference services to library users

Instruct library users in use of the library and its online resources

Will be assigned to a specific department

Work independently within the broad guidelines set by library policies and the library director

Maintain awareness of new developments and trends in the field through professional journals, workshops, conferences, etc.

Performs related duties as assigned

 

Required Qualifications:

·         Master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution

·         Flexible, friendly, approachable and enthusiastic manner with all ages

·         Knowledge of online information resources, computers, software programs (such as Microsoft Windows, Office)

·         Familiarity with technology, especially tablets, e-readers, smartphones and devices used with the library’s digital services

·         Dependable and flexible work habits with a schedule

·         Strong oral and written communication skills

·         Knowledge of the philosophy and techniques of public library service

·         Demonstrated knowledge of library materials and resources

·         Creativity to develop and implement new library programs and services

·         Think analytically to develop new or revised systems, procedures, and work flow

·         Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment, organize job duties, work independently, and adapt to changing procedures and situations

 

Desired Characteristics

High energy, self-motivation to create and provide new services in a rapidly growing library

Awareness of new developments and trends in public libraries

Full range of Internet skills and experience

Knowledge of online information resources, computers, software programs (Windows, Microsoft Office products and email) and automated circulation system (Polaris)

Participate in website development and maintenance

Flexibility to work varied hours

 

This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications; it is intended to describe the major responsibilities and requirements of this position.

 

Please respond to the following questions and include those responses with your resume and RHPL application.

 

1. Why do you want to work in a public library?
2. What coursework or experience makes you the best person for one of these jobs?
3. If I were to duplicate a typical week of your reading choices, what would I be reading?  (By choices, I mean just about everything short of cereal boxes.)
4. What types of services do you think public libraries will be offering 20 years from now and how will they be provided?