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Salary: $10.33 Hourly
Location : Dearborn 48126, MI
Job Type: Part time
Job Number: 23070
Department: Library
Opening Date: 10/18/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK
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 Mason
Esper - Warren at Hartwell
Henry Ford Cent. - Michigan near Greenfield
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : (Employee must be able to perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodation).

• 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
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• 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 test
• Departmental 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.
01
Are you able to lift materials weighing up to 40 pounds and push and pull loaded carts of books and library materials?

• Yes
• No

02
Are you able to work between 18-28 hours per week?

• Yes
• No

Required Question