City of Ecorse Hiring for Librarian Job at Ecorse, MI Full Time

CITY OF ECORSE

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: LIBRARIAN AND PROGRAMING COORDINATOR

DEPARTMENT: LIBRARY

SUPERVISED BY: LIBRARY DIRECTOR

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT STATUS: NON EXEMPT

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for overseeing the designing, scheduling, and conducting of programing for all ages. Answering phone calls asking a multitude of library questions. Provides reference services for patrons, and assisting with computer usage and problems, and for cataloging all materials by performing the following duties.

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the

work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position.

 Aids patrons with questions, places holds, issues library cards, provides public computer help, helps with faxing, answers phone, solves problems.

 Catalogs all materials, including books, AV materials, and magazines, and handles all problems relating to cataloging.

 Opens and closes the library, unlocks the front door and turns on computers and lights.

 Walks around the library and performs closing duties, checks for and reminds patrons of closing time, ensures that lights are off, checks to make sure bathroom lights are off, locks the front doors.

 Completes projects designated by the director.

 Assists with updating the Library’s website and maintaining the Library’s calendar, including room reservations.

 Plans programs for all ages, reaches out to performers, negotiates price, confirms date, and adds all programs to calendar each month. This may include planning crafts for programs for all ages.

 Helps write PR for library programs if needed.

 Creates displays for all age levels throughout library.

 May run one of the library Book Clubs – reads selected book and prepares questions.

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 Performs outreach with schools, goes to conferences, and prepares book boxes for school(s).

 Responsible for ensuring that reminder calls are made for programs.

 Ensures that programs are properly staffed and conducted and that payment is provided for services rendered.

 Keeps people, both staff and patrons, up to date on happenings in the library.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Math Ability:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft

Word, Microsoft Excel, Web Design, Internet Explorer, library databases, and preferably has familiarity with Sirsi Workflows or another ILS.

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Job Description Librarian and Programing Coordinator 9/10/2021

Education/Experience:

Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS) degree; and one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates and Licenses:

Valid driver’s license, ability to obtain a Library of Michigan certification Level 2

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:

 Time management

 Oral and written communication skills

 Ability to be professional and polite

 Ability to multitask

 Ability to work under stress

 Ability to plan well in advance

 Ability to coordinate with multiple people

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions and animal programs.

The above job description is illustrative and not a complete itemization of all facets

of the position

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Job Description Librarian and Programing Coordinator 9/10/2021

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No