Librarian,
ADULT and youth Services
Roseville Public Library
Salary Range:
$25.50 per hour to start
The Roseville Public Library is an integral part of the dynamic City of Roseville.
Our employees have an important role in the community assisting visitors in checking out physical and digital materials, providing programs, assisting with technology, advocating for libraries and encouraging the love of reading.
HOURS:
Part-time, year-round.
Works 28 hours per week including a variety of mornings, evenings and Saturdays.
The library is closed on Saturdays June – August and all Sundays.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Researches and answers reference questions.
- Performs reader’s advisory work to assist patrons
of all ages in the selection of materials.
- Assists patrons with technology questions and
downloading digital content.
- Creates, plans, implements and promotes innovative
adult and youth programs.
- Provides creative social media content to promote
the library.
- Participates in selection, development, cataloging,
marketing and evaluation of areas of the collection under the supervision of the Assistant Director.
- Develops promotional materials and methods to
promote the successful use of the collection.
- Actively considers equity, diversity and inclusion in decision-making.
- Develops goals and reports regarding individual
and departmental activity.
- Assists with grant writing and other fund-raising
efforts.
- Participates in staff meetings, workshops, conferences
and community events.
- Assists with promotional programs off-site and
outside of normal library hours.
- Receives requests and concerns from patrons.
Resolves issues or informs a supervisor.
- Interprets and follows library policies and
procedures.
- Participates in state and local professional
organizations and keeps informed about current developments and trends in public library services.
- Maintains a welcoming environment for all.
- Joins the rest of the staff in keeping our
building and entrances safe and neat. May occasionally be required to lightly shovel the snow from an entrance, spread sno-melt or pick up a bag of trash from the parking lot.
We have pride in our workplace.
- Performs related duties and general library
work as required.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree from an ALA-accredited library
science program. Applicants must be able to
present a Librarian’s Professional Certificate from the Library of Michigan.
- Punctuality, reliability and dependability.
- Communicate effectively, professionally and politely with patrons and employees.
- A passion for library services to patrons of all ages.
- Use library-related technology, Microsoft Office
Suite, social media, desk-top publishing software and mobile devices and instruct patrons of all ages in their use.
Ability to create online programming and short films to promote the library.
- Ability to update and add content to the library’s website.
- Must possess a valid Michigan Driver’s License
with a good driving record (based on City of Roseville standards) or a State of Michigan Identification Number.
- As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must pass a background check and pre-employment physical.
- The job requires moderate physical exertion such as sitting or standing in one position, viewing a computer screen
for long periods and using hands and fingers in activities requiring good coordination and dexterity.
The job also requires the physical strength and dexterity to handle up to 25 pounds in weight, transport loaded carts and bend and lift arms overhead.
APPLY
Send
resume, letter of interest,
City of Roseville employment application and
graduate school transcript and proof of graduation to:
City of Roseville, Manager’s Office, Human Resources, 29777
Gratiot Avenue, Roseville, MI
48066 or email to humanresources@roseville-mi.gov
or fax to 586-445-5402.
City of Roseville applications are available online at www.roseville-mi.gov.
Posting Date: March 23, 2023
Closing Date: Until filled.
THE CITY DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE