Job Title:

Reference Librarian

Starting Wage:

$19 per hour

Scheduled Hours:

25-28 hours per week

Includes 1-2 evenings per week and 2 Saturdays per month

Occasional requests to fill in for staff vacations, programs, etc.

Benefits:

Paid holidays beginning immediately and sick time / pro-rated vacation after 6 months

Application Deadline:

Until position is filled

Application Instructions:

Submit cover letter and resume to Kristina Costigan, Director: kcostigan@springfield.lib.mi.us

Position Summary/Responsibilities:

·         Provide assistance to patrons at the reference desk including reader’s advisory and technology assistance

·         Help manage the library’s website and social media presence

·         Create physical and digital marketing materials

·         Assist with adult library programming by organizing events and managing projection and video technology

·         Conduct collection development tasks including shelf reading and weeding

Required Qualifications:

·         Graduate or student of Master of Library Science from an ALA accredited program

·         Proficiency in current computing environments along with knowledge of digital resources

·         Enthusiastic and friendly customer service attitude and cooperative work ethic

·         Must be able to stoop, bend, reach, walk, stand and lift up to 30 pounds

Preferred Qualifications:

·         Proficiency with graphic design applications such as Microsoft Publisher and Canva

·         Experience with website management and social media marketing

·         Understanding of library ILS applications, specifically CARL