Substitute Librarian

City of Livonia; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking professional Librarians to join their team in providing exceptional library services. This role involves assisting patrons with their needs, utilizing online resources, and performing general reference desk duties. Ideal candidates will possess a Master's Degree in Library Science or be current students with relevant coursework. The position offers an opportunity to develop and promote special library programs while maintaining cooperative relationships with the community. If you are passionate about library services and eager to make a difference, this is an exciting opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Library Science or current student with 9 credit hours required.
• Knowledge of library services and reference materials essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons with library services and electronic resources.
• Perform general reference desk duties and promote library programs.

Skills

Library Services

Reference Materials Knowledge

Communication Skills

Training and Supervision

Computer Skills

Education

Master's Degree in Library Science

9 Credit Hours in Master's of Library Science

Tools

Online Library Systems

Job description

An employee in this classification does professional library work under the direction of an administrative supervisor who assists with difficult or unusual problems.
The Library is seeking professional Librarians who have training and/or experience in either children's or adult services. The Substitute Librarian may be required to supervise a small staff of clerical and paraprofessional employees. Assignments may include general reference work, readers' advisory service, use of audio-visual materials, and general duties in a branch library. Following are specific examples of the type of work which may be performed:

1. General reference desk duties.
2. Assist patrons in the use of the library.
3. Assist patrons using electronic library services, such as CD-ROM, library catalog, or Internet searches.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Be a citizen of the United States, or a resident alien with the right to work in the United States;
2. Possess a Master's Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited university; OR
3. Be a current student and possess nine (9) credit hours in a Master's of Library Science curriculum at an American Library Association accredited university.

HOW TO APPLY: Application can be completed anytime online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/livonia or Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the office of the City of Livonia Civil Service Department at 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, MI 48154. Applications will be kept on file for one year. If work experience and/or specific skills (e.g., typing, manual shorthand, etc.) are listed as qualifications, it will be the responsibility of the applicant to describe their experience and/or skills sufficiently in the EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT HISTORY sections of the application form so that it may be determined if the experience and/or skills listed meet the stated qualification requirements. Applicants who do not comply will be disqualified from further consideration. Attachments or resumes are not accepted in place of completing the information requested on the official application. However, you may attach extra pages to your application, if necessary, to provide a complete work history to supplement the Employment History section of the application.

Knowledge of:
• Library Services and reference materials; Books and authors; Professional practices and techniques of library science.
• On-line library systems and information resources; and Principles of training and supervision.

Ability to:
• Use on-line resources and personal computers.
• Select books and fill needs of patrons.
• Perform reference and reader's advisory work.
• Use and explain library resources.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Develop and promote special library programs.
• Maintain complex records and prepare reports.
• Make routine arithmetic calculations; and work evenings and weekends.