Job Responsibilities:
The Library is seeking professional Librarians who have training and/or experience in either children's or adult services. An employee in this classification does professional library work under the direction of an administrative supervisor who assists with difficult or unusual problems. A Substitute Librarian may be required to supervise a small staff of clerical and paraprofessional employees. Illustrative Examples of Work: General office work Readers' advisory service Use of audio-visual materials General reference desk duties. Assist patrons in the use of the library. Assist patrons using electronic library services, such as CD-ROM, library catalog, or Internet searches. Minimum Qualifications and Application Process At the time of application, an applicant must: Be a citizen of the United States, or a resident alien with the right to work in the United States; and Possess a Master's Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited university; or Be a current student and possess nine (9) credit hours in a Masters of Library Science curriculum at an American Library Association accredited university.
NOTE:
The City of Livonia continuously accepts applications for the Substitute Librarian position, however, this does not necessarily mean there is a current vacancy. Applications are retained for six months and if/when a vacancy occurs, applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: Library services and reference materials Books and authors Professional practices and techniques of library science On-line library systems and information resources Principles of training and supervision Ability to: Use on-line resources and personal computers Select books and fill needs of patrons Perform reference and reader's advisory work Use and explain library resources Establish and maintain cooperative relationships Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Develop and promote special library programs Maintain complex records and prepare reports Make routine arithmetic calculations Work evenings and weekends
Benefits: Temporary employees are not eligible for fringe benefits.
