Greetings! The Bloomfield Township Public Library is seeking a professional and resourceful Technical Services Clerk to support the Library’s material processing needs. The Bloomfield Township Public Library is a Class 5 library, with a service population of 41,070 people. There is strong community support for the Library and its collections, services and programs offered. Technology is integrated into Library services. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to provide quality service to the staff and the public and the desire to work in a collaborative, team environment. POSITION TITLE: Technical Services Clerk DEPARTMENT: Technical Services, reporting to Department Head HOURS: Part-time, 20 hours weekly, including some evenings and Saturdays. WAGE & BENEFITS: $15.50 per hour with increase possible upon successful completion of three month orientation. Pro-rated paid time off benefits, i.e., sick, personal business, vacation, holiday and emergency time. Term life and disability income insurance. Eligible for deferred compensation program. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provides pleasant professional services to staff, volunteers, book donors and receiving area visitors • Provides copy cataloging and materials acquisitions. • Keeps statistics for reporting, uses current technologies for communication, assists with department services, including materials processing and database maintenance. • Assists in the development and implementation of library policies and procedures. • Maintains knowledge of state-of-the art technologies and directions • Seeks opportunities for professional growth and development. REQUIREMENTS: Minimum: • High school diploma • Experience working with Windows • Experience working in highly detailed, deadline-oriented clerical production • Able to lift, push, and/or pull at least 20 pounds • Able to visually review materials and discern voice and audible tones. Desire to serve the public in a positive manner Desirable: • Copy cataloging and/or acquisitions experience in a library setting • Experience with MARC format and Dewey Decimal classification • Public library work experience APPLICATION: Due February 22, 2017. A resume, cover letter, and a clerical skills test must accompany your application. The application and the test are available at the Library’s Welcome Desk. The application is also available on the Library’s website at btpl.org/about-us/employment-volunteer/ Mail to: Careers Bloomfield Township Public Library 1099 Lone Pine Road Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 OR email to careers@btpl.org Bloomfield Township Public Library champions the power of words to spark discovery and imagination. For more information about the library, visit our website: www.btpl.org