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Employment Application (.pdf format)
JOB POSTING(s):
To Apply: Please submit your resume’ to the attention of:
Stephanie Masin – Library Director
St. Joseph/Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library
500 Market Street
St. Joseph, MI 49085
Or as a .pdf attachment to: smasin@sjcity.com
Job Title: Adult Services Library Assistant (2 positions open!)
Date of posting: 4/15/22 External
Job location: Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library
500 Market Street St. Joseph, MI 49085
Department: Adult Services Reports to: Technical, Adult, & Teen Services Supervisor
Position details:
Part-Time Hourly - Non-Exempt 20 Hours/week (Union eligible)
Starting Rate of pay: $11.76+ (pending union negotions).
We offer paid holidays, sick leave, and part time staff accrue vacation leave. Pleasant working conditions and a great staff to work with!
You'll have the opportunity to be creative, work autonomously and with a team, and help make our library a wonderful slice of our community. Training is provided.
Detailed Job Description:
● Regularly scheduled work on public services desks, including evening and weekend shifts, assisting patrons of all ages. Tasks include, but are not limited to:
○ Checking out library materials according to established procedures
○ Registering and maintaining borrower database information
○ Collecting and recording fines and fees
○ Answering and directing incoming calls
○ Notifying patrons of materials on hold
○ Assisting patrons with reference and reader’s advisory inquiries
● Develops, implements, and executes programs of interest to adults
● Participates in collection development and assessment
● Other duties as assigned
Experience and Requirements:
● One year working with the public in some capacity; preference given to those with public library experience
● Works well with staff teams and the public
● Comfortable with technology
● Ability to communicate effectively & clearly
● Knowledge of and ability to apply library policies and procedures to various situations
● Applicants must agree to a background check
Education:
● Bachelor’s degree - any subject
To Apply: Please submit your resume’ to the attention of:
Stephanie Masin – Library Director
St. Joseph/Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library
500 Market Street
St. Joseph, MI 49085
Or as a .pdf attachment to: smasin@sjcity.com
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If you are interested in a career at the library, submit your resume and application. We keep them on file and do refer back to them when we have openings.
General Position Listing:
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Library Assistant - requires a bachelor's degree
Librarian - requires a master's degree from an ALA accredited library school
