Department Library Location Library Salary $21.25
- 21.75 / hours Open Date 06/05/2026 Description City of Madison Heights
- Part Time Librarian
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
: To perform professional library work
- scheduled as follows: Monday-Tuesday 4pm-8pm, Wednesday 12pm-4pm, Thursday 9:30am-3:00pm, alternating Friday or Saturday 9:30am-5pm year-round.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
: Work is performed under the general supervision of the Library Director, other full-time employees or designee; however, an employee in this position is expected to work independently without constant supervision.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
: Occasionally act as staff member in charge in absence of full-time staff.
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK
: An employee in this class may be called upon to do any or all of the following: (These examples do not include all of the tasks which the employee may be expected to perform.) Other duties may be assigned as necessary; employee holding this position is expected to maintain and update knowledge in job-related skills, office procedures, and office equipment. Assist the community with information resources and technology support.
- Promote the value of the library to the community.
- Work collaboratively with other staff members of the library to generate programs that appeal to the community.
- Conduct outreach programs by providing library services offsite to promote the library to those who cannot come to the library themselves.
- Assist as needed with circulation, interlibrary loan functions, youth services, teen services, and community services.
- Select and deselect areas of collection as assigned as assigned (collection development).
- Utilizing Microsoft Office Suite and other programs such as Adobe Acrobat
- Establish and maintain effective working relations, and work pleasantly and effectively with elected officials, department heads, supervisors, employees, union officials, other governmental agencies and the general public even during stressful situations.
- Occasionally act as staff member in charge when full-time staff are out of building.
- Perform related work as required.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
:
- Graduation from an accredited four-year university with major coursework in liberal arts or related field.
- Master's degree in library science from an ALA accredited library science program or currently enrolled.
- One-year prior experience working in a public library desirable.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/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. 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee primarily works in an office setting. Onsite visits and/or meetings where varying conditions exist may be necessary The employee must be able to remain in a stationary position for much of the workday. The employee frequently operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a telephone, calculator, copy machine and printer. The person in this position frequently moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery etc. May occasionally move file boxes weighing more than 25 pounds. The person in this position constantly communicates staff and general public. Must be able to communicate clearly and professionally in all situations. Advertisement
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