Milan Public Library Substitute Reference Librarian Job Summary: The substitute reference librarian provides reference service, reader’s advisory and assistance with public workstations, MEL and other electronic resources, software and internet searching. A substitute librarian may be called upon to provide support for programs, displays, and other projects as needed. Additional hours likely to be available during the summer of 2023. Duties: * Conducting reference interviews to determine user’s needs. * Providing reference and reader’s advisory service to all patrons as needed, in-person, by email or telephone. * Assisting library users with the online catalog, MEL databases, Overdrive, Hoopla, E-readers etc. * Assisting with program support as needed. * Maintaining proper learning environment through enforcement of library policies and procedures * Other duties as assigned. Requirements: * MLS from an ALA accredited library school. * Ability to provide high quality library service to patrons of all ages. * Demonstrated knowledge of public library materials and resources. * Ability to prioritize duties and tasks and work independently. * Experience with Microsoft Office, Firefox and Chrome. * Availability to work shifts of 2-6 hours on (sometimes on short notice) at various hours (library is open 44 hours per week). Physical Requirements: * Seeing, hearing, speaking, keyboarding, using technology (computers, scanners, printers, copiers). * Bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting. * Carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds. * Standing, walking, sitting for periods of time. Wages: $17/per hour; no benefits are attached to this position. To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to Barbara Beaton, Assistant Director, barbara@milanlibrary.org or c/o Milan Public Library, 151 Wabash St., Milan, MI 48160. No calls please. Barbara Beaton Assistant Director/Reference Librarian Milan Public Library Milan, MI 48160 734-439-1240 www.milanlibrary.org<http://www.milanlibrary.org> she/her