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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif">EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif">KENT DISTRICT LIBRARY<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif">An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif">POSITION TITLE</span></b><span style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif">: Youth Paraprofessional (union)
<b>APPLICATION PERIOD: <o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif">LOCATION</span></b><span style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif">: Nelson Sand Lake Branch
<b> </b>Beginning: March 3, 2015<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif">RATE</span></b><span style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif">: $ 15.93/hr. - 20 hrs/wk Closing Date: March 17, 2015<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif">DUTIES</span></b><span style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif">: Provides reference and information services to Library patrons. Assists patrons in their search for library
materials. Provides reader’s advisory and reference interview services as needed. Maintains the collection including shifting of books, discarding of materials, requesting of replacement materials, evaluating donated materials and displaying of new or seasonal
materials. Participates in the selection and ordering of materials for inclusion in the library’s collection. Instructs and assists Library staff and patrons in basic technical support maintenance and troubleshooting in the use of various library equipment.
Assists in the planning, organizing and implementing of Library programs and special projects that meet the youth population needs, including underserved communities. Provides programs for library youth patrons. Provides training and guidance to clerical
staff and volunteers. May provide assistance in initiating and maintaining community contacts. Participates in the formation, development, and implementation of goals and action plans. Pursues professional development by serving on KDL committees, and attending
meetings, workshops, and conferences. Participates in professional organizations. Provides circulation services, as operations require.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif">REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES</span></b><span style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif">: Bachelor's degree and successful experience working with children and young
adults. Ability to travel between work locations and related places of business as needed. Considerable knowledge of available circulating materials and basic reference sources. Working knowledge of public library computer hardware and software operations.
Ability to work under general supervision with latitude in exercising independent judgment and discretion. Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to interact with various library personnel and patrons. Analytical ability to maintain accurate statistics.
Visual acuity and physical skills necessary to retrieve library materials from shelves and storage areas, maintain library materials and operate equipment. Physical ability to push/pull fully loaded book carts and lift/carry materials weighing up to 40 pounds.
Hearing ability to answer telephone and patron inquiries. Ability to operate a variety of library equipment including a computer, fax and copy machine.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif">DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES</span></b><span style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif">: Course work in Library Science, one year of professional library work, and knowledge
of children's materials and programming is preferred. Bilingual, English/Spanish desirable.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif">HOURS AND LOCATION</span></b><span style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif">: KDL provides library services to our local communities seven days per week. All positions will require
some evening and weekend hours, including Sundays. While this position is currently assigned at the above location, KDL reserves the right to require all employees to be available for assignments at any KDL location.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif">All applications for employment must be made on the
<b><a href="http://tbe.taleo.net/CH09/ats/careers/jobSearch.jsp?org=KDL&cws=1">Kent District Library</a></b> electronic application form and completed in full. Resumes will not be accepted or evaluated in lieu of application. All applicants must meet the
minimum and special eligibility requirements, as listed on this job announcement, for the vacancy and file a timely application in order to be considered. Separate application forms must be submitted for each position for which an applicant wishes to apply.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Bradley Hand ITC";color:#002060">Megan Bravo<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#002060">Human Resources Representative<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#002060">Kent District Library<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#002060">814 West River Center NE<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#002060">Comstock Park, MI 49321<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#002060">616.784.2016 ext. 2222<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#002060">Fax 616.647.3818<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#2E74B5"><a href="mailto:mbravo@kdl.org">mbravo@kdl.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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