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Salary

$10.33 Hourly

Location :

Dearborn 48126, MI

Job Type

Part time

Job Number

23070

Department

Library

Opening Date

05/13/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK

RATE OF PAY : $ 10.33 per hour

HOURS : 18-28 per week

MIN. AGE : 16 years

GENERAL DESCRIPTION :This is routine work maintaining books and other collections of the library and providing general assistance to patrons. The work involves a variety of repetitive tasks including shelving of books and other library materials, processing and repair of returned items and checking materials in and out at a circulation desk. The work is performed at the central municipal public library or a branch library under the supervision of a professional librarian or clerical supervisor.

LIBRARY LOCATIONS :

(Employees must arrange transportation to assigned branch).Bryant

• Michigan at MasonEsper
• Warren at HartwellHenry Ford Cent.
• Michigan near GreenfieldDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  
  

Sorts and interfiles books and materials on shelves, book carts or in file drawers maintaining alphabetic, numeric or other order sequence as appropriate.Operates library's computer system and related data entry devices including keyboard and scanning device to check circulating items in and out and to register patrons for library cards.Transports materials within library using book cart; pushes, pulls, bends, reaches, kneels, lifts, carries, grasps and uses step stools as needed in performing the work.Provides assistance to adult and children patrons in person and by telephone; answers basic operational and directional questions, and provides basic instruction on the use of library equipment including public computers.Maintains the condition of library materials; repairs and replaces book jackets, cleans discs, affixes labels and inserts security targets as needed.Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Training or experience in library work, typing and computers preferred.Knowledge of Microsoft office products preferred.Ability to communicate effectively and deal tactfully and courteously with children and adult patrons.Ability to follow oral and written instructions, learn assigned tasks readily, adhere to prescribed routine and work independently on regular assignments.Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.Ability to comply with Library policies and procedures including standards for attire.Ability to perform repetitive bending, to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and to push and pull fully loaded carts of books and library materials.EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

Examination Procedure

Clerical skills testDepartmental interview upon referral for vacancy

Post Offer Requirements

Satisfactory completion of background check and a drug screen that tests for illegal drugs as defined by the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act but not those legalized under Michigan law

Part Time employees are not eligible for City provided health and welfare benefits.