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<p style="text-align:left" class="MsoNormal">NEWAYGO AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY</p>
<p style="text-align:left" class="MsoNormal">Job Posting</p>
<p style="text-align:left" class="MsoNormal">Newaygo Area District Library has an opening for a Library
Clerk.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in;text-align:left">Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:</p>
<p class="" style="text-align:left"><span style="font-family:Wingdings"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">v<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span>Performs
all routine duties of the circulation desk, including item circulation tasks,
fines and fees collection, opening and closing procedures, and basic reference
services.</p>
<p class="" style="text-align:left"><span style="font-family:Wingdings"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">v<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span>Plans,
supports, promotes, and conducts library programs and outreach activities.</p>
<p class="" style="text-align:left"><span style="font-family:Wingdings"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">v<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span>Performs
routine collection maintenance tasks, including shelving, item retrieval,
collection development input, and weeding tasks.</p>
<p class="" style="text-align:left"><span style="font-family:Wingdings"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">v<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span>Maintains
library databases and files as connected to assigned tasks, including patron
records, item records, and both electronic and physical files of library data.</p>
<p class="" style="text-align:left"><span style="font-family:Wingdings"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">v<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span>Plans
and implements special projects as assigned by supervisor or library director.</p>
<p class="" style="text-align:left"><span style="font-family:Wingdings"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">v<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span>Performs
other duties as assigned.</p>
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<p style="text-align:left" class="MsoNormal">Job requirements:</p>
<p class="" style="text-align:left"><span style="font-family:Wingdings"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">v<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span>High
school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.</p>
<p class="" style="text-align:left"><span style="font-family:Wingdings"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">v<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span>Valid
driver’s license and available, reliable transportation.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Ability to attend occasional training and
other library-related events out of the area as assigned.</p>
<p class="" style="text-align:left"><span style="font-family:Wingdings"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">v<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span>Ability
to maintain a positive attitude of customer service and team spirit, even under
trying circumstances.</p>
<p class="" style="text-align:left"><span style="font-family:Wingdings"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">v<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span>Ability
to communicate effectively and with professionalism, both with the public and
with other members of staff.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span>Communication skills must be evident in oral and written forms with
proper usage, spelling, and grammar.</p>
<p class="" style="text-align:left"><span style="font-family:Wingdings"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">v<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span>Ability
to acquire and maintain a working knowledge of current general principles,
methods, and practices of public library operations, and of NADL’s specific
policies and procedures.</p>
<p class="" style="text-align:left"><span style="font-family:Wingdings"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">v<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span>Ability
to acquire and maintain an understanding of library services, materials, and
technology sufficient to answer patrons’ directional, informational, or
readers’ advisory questions.</p>
<p class="" style="text-align:left"><span style="font-family:Wingdings"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">v<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span>Ability
to operate all equipment connected with job duties without direct supervision.</p>
<p class="" style="text-align:left"><span style="font-family:Wingdings"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">v<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span>Ability
to consistently and accurately type at 35 wpm or higher.</p>
<p class="" style="text-align:left"><span style="font-family:Wingdings"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">v<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span>Ability
to work under general supervision with latitude in exercising independent
judgment and discretion subject to NADL policies, procedures, and professional
practices.</p>
<p class="" style="text-align:left"><span style="font-family:Wingdings"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">v<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span>Visual
acuity and physical skills necessary to retrieve and maintain library materials,
operate library equipment/technology, and interact with patrons and staff. </p>
<p class="" style="text-align:left"><span style="font-family:Wingdings"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">v<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span>Ability
to push/pull fully loaded book carts and lift/carry materials weighing up to 40
pounds.</p>
<p class="" style="text-align:left"><span style="font-family:Wingdings"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">v<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span>Hearing
ability to answer telephone and patron inquiries.</p>
<p style="text-align:left" class="MsoNormal">Pay based on education and experience.</p>
<p style="text-align:left" class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p style="text-align:left" class="MsoNormal">Please submit a resume, cover letter and three references to
the Library Director. Submissions received by October 28, 2015 will receive
early consideration; however applications will be considered until the position
is filled.</p>
<p style="text-align:left" class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:NewaygoLibraryJobs@gmail.com">NewaygoLibraryJobs@gmail.com</a></p>
<p style="text-align:left" class="MsoNormal">Library Director</p>
<p style="text-align:left" class="MsoNormal">44 North State Road</p>
<p style="text-align:left" class="MsoNormal">Newaygo, MI 49337</p>
<p style="text-align:left" class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p style="text-align:left" class="MsoNormal">Newaygo Area District Library (NADL) is an equal opportunity
employer and will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of any
characteristics that are protected by state or federal law. If requested in
advance, and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, NADL will
provide reasonable accommodations to applicants in need of accommodations, so
as to permit access to the application, interviewing, and selection process.</p>
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