[Michlib-l] Employment Opportunity

[Director]

Good afternoon,

The Indian River Area Library is looking for a hardworking and enthusiastic
part-time Library Assistant. Library Assistants are the backbone of the
library and handle much of the day-to-day activities necessary to keep the
library organized and active in the community. Training will be provided.
The Library is looking for candidates that demonstrate a strong work ethic,
are reliable, committed to providing quality public service, and desire to
work in a collaborative, team environment. If you have a passion for books
and customer service, this position is waiting for you.

The Indian River Area Library is a Class II Library, serving over 4,000
Tuscarora Township residents and surrounding communities. We are located in
the heart of downtown Indian River, Michigan, right in the center of town.
Our mission and vision are to create a welcoming atmosphere that encourages
community engagement and continually evolves to best meet our patrons’
information needs.

*HOURS: *Part-time, hourly wage, 15-20 hours weekly. May require an
occasional evening shift.

*COMPENSATION: *$13-15 per hour

*RESPONSIBILITIES: *

·         Processes, sorts, organizes, and shelves library materials.
Assists with maintenance of library collections.

·         Provide prompt, courteous phone and in-person service to patrons
to meet their needs including research assistance, readers advisory,
placing, finding and retrieving book requests, computer assistance,
printing, etc.

·         Assist librarians in preparation for and management of programs,
including Summer and Winter Reading programs, adult, teen and children’s
programs.

·         Help create and maintain library material displays throughout the
library.

·         Understands and clearly explains library rules, policies, and
procedures to the public as required and resolves patron issues as needed.

·         Other duties/projects may be assigned by the librarian.

*JOB REQUIREMENTS:*

·         Be a citizen of the United States or resident alien with the
right to work in the United States

·         High school diploma or equivalent

·         Basic computer skills

·         Strong interpersonal skills

*PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:*

·         Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

·         Previous experience working in a library, bookstore, or other
similar environment

·         Previous customer service experience

·         Ability to lift at least 25 lbs.

*_______________________________________________________*

*All inquiries relating to this posting should be directed to:*

Indian River Area Library

3546 South Straits Highway

Indian River, MI 49749

231-238-8581 | director at indianriverlibrary.org


Apply on Indeed
<https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Indian-River-Area-Library-1/jobs?jk=72cebb90b372ba62&start=0&clearPrefilter=1>
or email your application to director at indianriverarealibrary.org if you or
someone you know is interested in the position.


Thank you,

Kelsey Rutkowski
*--------------------------------------*
*Library Director*
*Indian River Area Library*
3546 S Straits Hwy
PO Box 160
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-8581
indianriverlibrary.org
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