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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Updated Posting – June 8, 2015<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Farmington Community Library<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Position Available: Full Time Librarian II<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:2.0in;text-indent:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Head of Adult Services<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Main Library, Farmington Hills<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Salary Range: $41,557 - $64,574<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Fringe Benefits: Excellent<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Please include your resume, application, which is located at
</span></b><a href="http://history.farmlib.org/library/pdfs/fclemploymentapp.pdf"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">http://history.farmlib.org/library/pdfs/fclemploymentapp.pdf</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> and answers<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">to the following questions:
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">1. Given that we have two branches, what communication or miscommunication issues might arise? Do you have ideas for facilitating a spirit of teamwork and camaraderie between department and branches?</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">2. What is your vision regarding the role of librarians in the community?
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Deadline for applications: June 17, 2015.
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Interviews: June 23, 2015<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Position Begins: July 6, 2015<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Please send your resume, application and answers to questions to:
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Elyse Streit, Library Director<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Elyse.Streit@farmlib.org<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Farmington Community Library<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> 32737 West 12 Mile Road<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Farmington Hills, MI 48334<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"></span></b><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Job Summary:</span></u></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Under the supervision of Senior Librarians and the Branch head or Assistant Director, the classification of employee has demonstrated mastery of the Library’s philosophy, policies, procedures and Public Service
Values. Progressively more responsible assignments are undertaken. In some instances, the new assignments may have a Library-wide impact; other assignments may involve supervision of junior staff. This employee classification provides public services to
children, young adults and adults. Such services include reader’s advisory, reference in print and electronic, and programming. The Head of a smaller department is classified as Librarian II. Continued experience and proven ability provide the opportunity
for advancement to a Librarian III position, should one become vacant.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Essential Duties/Responsibilities May Include:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Provides quick and accurate reference and reader’s advisory services to the public, using both print and electronic resources. Serves as referral by junior staff who are also responding to patron
queries.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Demonstrates knowledge of materials and library services, with a competency sufficient to direct and train both professional and assistant staff in these areas.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Directs workflow; develops procedures; analyzes the effectiveness of a program, service or collection; and makes recommendations for changes or improvements.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Develops curricula and assists patrons in learning to use the Library’s various electronic resources, including the Internet.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Develops the scope of and provides Children’s and Adult programming, under the supervision of the Department Head. Children’s staff must become aware of the developmental ages of the child and the
activities appropriate for each developmental stage. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Develops programming format most meaningful to a changing community.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Participates in collection development in assigned areas with responsibility for selection, weeding and promoting use of the collection through creation of bibliographies.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Participates on the Library Web Development team by making referrals for sites to be included in the Library’s website. Assignments may also include more involved web development.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Trains other staff to effectively use the Library’s Reference Collection and special collections.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Participates on the Management Advisory Committee (MAC) to assist the Director in the development of policies and procedures, analysis of public use of the Library services and collections and resolution
of problems.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Supervises junior staff, including mentoring, training and evaluation of performance.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Supervises a Library-wide service, program or activity.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Serves as the Librarian-in-Charge of the building, when assigned. Must be knowledgeable about and able to make decisions in situations dealing with Library security, emergency procedures and conflict
resolution.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Serves as the Library Representative for community organizations or at professional association meetings.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Minimum Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from a school accredited by the American Library Association.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Professional certification as a librarian from the Library of Michigan.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Four (4) years of progressively responsible library experience.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Ability to convey, for purposes of training junior staff, the basic principles, concepts and methodology of professional librarianship in carrying out basic assignments, operations or procedures.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Critical thinking skills, as applied to successfully answering reference inquiries.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Knowledge of literature, current events, and general information found helpful in resolving reference inquiries.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Effective oral and written communication skills.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Professional attitude towards providing public library services to patrons.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Familiarity with current technology, i.e., general computer literacy, knowledge of the Internet and other electronic sources of information.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff and supervisors, serving as a “model” of such behaviors for junior staff.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Tactfulness and adaptability in dealing with other professional colleagues, the Board, staff and the public.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Capable of representing the Library or the Director at local or professional functions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" align="left" style="text-align:left"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Physical Activity Requirements:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" align="left" style="text-align:left"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">[Degree of physical demands (strength) usually associated with the essential functions of the job]<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" align="left" style="text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount
of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Light Work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree. The type of physical demands usually associated with the essential functions
of this classification are: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching overhead and horizontally, handling, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing and seeing.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" align="left" style="text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" align="left" style="text-align:left"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Equipment Commonly Associated with this Job:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" align="left" style="text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Computer equipment plus peripherals, scanner, computer projector, telephone reception system, microform reader printers and office
machinery, among others.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Promotes to:</span></u></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Librarian III,</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> based upon superior performance as a Librarian II, at such time as an opening in
the Librarian III classification becomes available. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Diane Serresseque<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Executive Assistant<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Farmington Community Library<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>32737 West Twelve Mile Road<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Farmington Hills, MI 48334<o:p></o:p></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i>(248) 848-4303 Phone<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>(248) 553-6892 Fax<o:p></o:p></i></p>
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