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TITLE: Librarian I – Branch Manager<br>
DEPARTMENT: Van Belkum Branch<br>
RATE OF PAY: $24.6278 to $30.8861 per hr. <br>
POSTING DATE: February 12, 2015<br>
CLOSING DATE: Until filled<br>
HOURS: 40 hours per week; weekend & evening work is required.<br>
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Grand Rapids Public Library, a nationally recognized and innovative
leader in library service, seeks a forward-thinking, creative leader
for the position of Librarian I. Located in the heart of Grand
Rapids, Michigan's second largest city and the urban center of a
growing region of more than 1 million people, the Grand Rapids
Public Library is known for its outstanding collections, unique
programs, community partnerships, and excellent service. Grand
Rapids is full of creative energy—dazzling art and culture, amazing
dining and nightlife, inspiring natural beauty and exhilarating
community spirit. It is a remarkable place to live and work.<br>
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This is a full-time professional Librarian position. The work
includes providing reference and readers advisory to patrons in a
busy urban library. The position will also include program
development and outreach.<br>
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The successful candidate will be committed and skilled at providing
a phenomenal customer experience via one-on-one interactions,
programming, and outreach. The person hired for this position will
be service-focused, flexible in a quickly changing environment, and
an innovator. This outstanding hire will be excited about growing,
learning, and sharing their knowledge and understanding with both
peers and patrons. The candidate must have the ability to use
computers for various functions and the ability to teach these
skills to others.<br>
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MINIMUM TRAINING: Masters Degree in Library Science or any
equivalent combination of training and experience. <br>
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Apply in writing, with relevant information regarding your
experience and qualifications, to John E. Baar in the Human
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