Librarian I - Emerging Technologies Librarian - Technology Services

City of Southfield Human Resources; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

City of Southfield Library seeks a qualified professional to lead website and intranet design, content creation, and digital programming. You will manage video content and AV services, and provide strong patron assistance across in-person and online channels.

The role emphasizes keeping up with library trends, information resources, and web technologies, with opportunities to contribute to technology programs and staff training.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution is required.
• Effective communication skills and public service orientation.
• Experience with video recording and streaming devices; knowledge of online information resources.
• Knowledge of library materials, downloadable media, and new public library trends.
• Web site management experience and knowledge of a web scripting language is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Administer, design, implement, and update the Library’s website and Intranet.
• Create and maintain content for the Library website and events, videos, and programs.
• Maintain a library of digital programs and resources; manage links to library resources.
• Manage video technology programs and catalog video/audio content.
• Assist patrons with printing and electronic resources; provide reference and readers’ advisory in person, by phone, and online chat.

Skills

Content management

Public service

Video/AV tech

Web scripting

Communication

Education

Master's in Library Science

Tools

Video equipment

Streaming software

Web scripting languages

Job description

Representative Job Duties

• Administration, design, implementation and updating of the Library’s website and Intranet
• Create and maintain content for the Library website including posting, editing and archiving—as well as content for events, videos, programming and more.
• Maintain a library of digital programs and classes; manage links to library resources
• Manage video technology programs and software; catalogue video and audio content
• As needed, assist patrons with printing and other electronic resources; deliver reference and readers’ advisory services in person, by phone and online chat; provide support for the technology services help line and email
• Provide other divisions with audio/visual support along with technology related classes and programs
• Research and present staff with information on emerging, underutilized and unutilized technologies that could be incorporated into the Library’s technology toolbox
• Other related duties as assigned

Job Requirements - As Determined By the City Of Southfield

• Master's degree in Library Science or substantial completion of Master’s Degree in Library Science from an A.L.A. accredited institution required.
• Effective communication skills and public service orientation.
• Experience working with various technology, software and programs including video recording and streaming devices.
• Must possess knowledge of online information resources, downloadable media, computers and software programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of library materials and resources, and an awareness of new developments and trends in public libraries.
• Web site management experience and knowledge of a web scripting language are desirable.

Supplemental Information

The selection process will include a review of the applicant's experience, criminal history check, and an oral board interview. Each step of the selection process must be passed before the applicant will be considered for advancement to the next step. Applicants will be invited to further participate in the selection process based on the nature and extent of their related experience.

This announcement is only a summary of the position, its duties, job requirements and compensation. Further information is available from the Human Resources Department. The City of Southfield does not discriminate in its employment or any other programs or activities on the basis, of sex, race, color, age, height, weight, marital status, national origin, religion, arrest record, physical or mental disability, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected category. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability if requested.

We offer a complete benefits package to career employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave and more!

Overview

City of Southfield Employee Benefits Summary

Mandatory Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision Elections, or Opt Out

Supplemental Benefits: Term Life, Aflac, Met Law, Retirement Savings Account, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, FMLA, Flexible Spending Account, Residency Bonus

Blended Pension Plan Employees

Defined Benefit SERS

• 1.5% Multiplier for all years of service
• 3 Years Final Average Compensation Upon Retirement
• 10 Years Vesting
• 5% Employee Contribution

Defined Contribution 401a MissionSquare

• 3% 401 a City Contribution
• 3% 401 a Employee Contribution (minimum)
• 5 Year Vesting Schedule

https://www.missionsq.org/

Retirement Health Savings

Effective July 1, 2020 Tier III and IV employees shall contribute 2% of pensionable wages and the City will contribute $100 per month.

5 years of years of service: 50% vested

6 years of service: 75% vested

7 years of service: 100% vested

Participation in the RHS begins on the first day of employment and end on the day of separation.

https://www.healthcare.gov/

Life Insurance MetLife

Benefits

The city provides term life insurance benefits with accidental death and dismemberment for qualified employees as soon as possible, through the proper insurance carrier in accordance with the following schedule:

AFSCME 329

0-30 months employment $30,000 life and ADD, after 30 months of employment $50,000 term life, accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

ACS TPOAM PST AFSCME 3636

$50,000 Term life and $50,000 ADD Insurance

Medical Elections

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (2025)
• Community Blue PPO 10
• Community Blue PPO 12
• Community Blue PPO 15

Dental - Blue Cross Blue Shield

Vision - Blue Cross Blue Shield

Health insurance 1st day of the next month of hire date.

Employee has 30 Days to select benefits, otherwise will wait until open enrollment.

COBRA coverage through TASC – in the event of separation– you are entitled to continuation medical coverage up to 18 months.

Retirement Savings Account

MissionSquare 457b

T. Rowe Price 457b

Retirement savings account with no employer contribution. Funds, added to a 457 can be pre-tax or post-tax.

Pre Tax funds lower taxable income in bi-weekly paycheck; however, taxes may have to be paid upon the distribution of funds in retirement. Loans are available.

Tuition Reimbursement

75% reimbursement for tuition and fees (excluding late fees) for city-related classes or degree programs with a grade of "B" or better, up to $2,500 annually, plus 75% for required books.

Residency Bonus

Annual residency bonus of 1.5% of annual salary by Jan 1st with proof of residency. Elected officials and contractual employees ineligible.

Fire and Police Excluded

MetLife

Voluntary Term Life and ADD

Additional life Insurance can be purchased for employees and dependents at an additional cost for the employee.

AFLAC

Short term disability, cancer, accident and hospitalization insurance. Dennis Patton [e-mail].

EAP Ulliance

Employee Assistance Program through Ulliance- six free counseling sessions, legal, finance and life coaching programs. Supervisors are not notified if employee uses services.

FMLA

Family Medical Leave Act worked up to 1250 hours or one year. Can take off time to care for a medical emergency for themselves or immediate family members for up to 12 weeks unpaid. Absences approved by BASIC or FMLA vendor.

FSA & Dependent Care

Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent care through TASC are pre-tax funds that are used to cover certain out-of-pocket medical expenses and childcare costs. A total dollar amount is elected, and a debit card is sent to you to pay for incurred expenses.

Pre-tax funds are deducted bi-weekly to cover the cost of the total amount you have elected. There is an annual election limit of $3,300 for 2025.

Renew Annually, it’s not automatic.

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