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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%">Library Assistant – Woodmere
Youth Services </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%">Part-time, 20 hrs. per
week</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">We are
seeking an energetic, team-oriented person with experience working with
children to fill a Library Assistant position in the Youth Services Department at
Woodmere. This person will work under
general supervision to support the youth services function by performing both
para-professional and routine library work including the planning and carrying
out of weekly storytimes, class visits and other children’s programming. This employee may be transferred to another
location at any time to meet the needs of the library system. Please see the attached job description for
full details. Evening and weekend hours
are required. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">Wage Range</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">: $15.56 - $20.51 annual wage steps according to
current union contract (2015 wages)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">Posting date</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">: Friday, July 22, 2016</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">Deadline for applications</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">:
Friday, August 5, 2016</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">If you are
interested in applying for this position, please submit a TADL application form
along with a cover letter to: Hannah
Davis, Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., Traverse City, MI
49686. For questions, please call 932-8549
or email <a href="mailto:hdavis@tadl.org">hdavis@tadl.org</a>.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:12pt">Traverse Area District Library</span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><b>Job
Title</b>: Library Assistant I </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><b>Department</b>: Varies</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><b>Reports
to</b>: Department
Coordinator or Designee</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><b>Effective
date</b>: December
8, 2014</p>
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<h1><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">SUMMARY</span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt">To perform
para-professional library work involving a variety of clerical and other
library activities and operations; to assist the public; to plan and implement
programming; and to perform related work as required.</p>
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<h1><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">SUPERVISION
RECEIVED</span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt">Work is
performed under the general supervision of the Department Coordinator or
designated employee of higher authority.</p>
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<h1><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">ESSENTIAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt">An employee in
this position will be required to assist in the operation of the library by
performing any or all of the following essential duties and others as assigned.</p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt">Assist patrons in locating information in various formats;</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt">Provide general instruction to library patrons on library
use;</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt">Be responsible for displays, brochures, bookmarks and book columns;</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt">Prepare bibliographies as required;</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt">Assist with general library reference and readers’ advisory
services;</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt">Speak to groups, e.g. storytelling, etc.;</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt">Assist with various library programming as required; and </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt">Perform related library and clerical work as assigned.</li>
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<h1><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND ABILITIES</span></h1>
<h1><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">REQUIRED:</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:normal"> Considerable
knowledge of library procedures, policies, practices and methods;</span></h1>
<h1><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">REQUIRED:</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:normal"> Ability
to work effectively with general public and other employees; </span></h1>
<h1><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">REQUIRED:</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:normal"> Skill
in the use of computers; </span></h1>
<h1><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">REQUIRED:</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:normal"> Ability
to communicate effectively;</span></h1>
<h1 style="margin-left:1in"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">REQUIRED:</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:normal"> Willingness
and availability to work weekends and evenings with flexibility to fill in for unexpected
staff shortages as needed;</span></h1>
<h1><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">REQUIRED:</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-weight:normal"> Willingness
and ability to work at other library locations as required.</span></h1>
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<h1><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">EDUCATION </span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><b>REQUIRED:</b> Bachelor’s
degree.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><b>PREFERRED</b>: MLIS or some coursework in Library or
Information Science.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><b>EXPERIENCE</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><b>REQUIRED:</b> Two
years of work in a library setting.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><b>PREFERRED:</b> Michigan Professional Library
Certification.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><b>PREFERRED:</b> Public speaking/storytelling experience.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Although reasonable accommodations will be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions, visual and communication ability is required.</p><div><br></div>-- <br><div class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr">Hannah Davis<div>Business Manager</div><div>Traverse Area District Library</div><div><a href="mailto:hdavis@tadl.org" target="_blank">hdavis@tadl.org</a></div><div>231-932-8549</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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