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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><b><span>Librarian
Assistant 1 / Head of Circulation<span></span></span></b></p>
<p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Interested
candidates should submit an official application, resume and letter of interest
by to Eric Smith, Director, at the Mason County District Library.<span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Official
applications can be found at <a href="http://www.masoncounty.lib.mi.us/employment-app/">http://www.masoncounty.lib.mi.us/employment-app/</a><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><b><span>Pay
range:<span> </span></span></b><span>$15.55 per
hour.<b><span></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><b><span>Supervisor:<span> </span></span></b><span>Library Director.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><b><span>Status:</span></b><span><span> </span>Non-Exempt.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><b><span>Location:</span></b><span><span> </span>Primarily Ludington Branch.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><b><span>Summary:</span></b><span><span> </span>The Head of Circulation will oversee daily
operations of the Ludington branch of the Mason County District Library, as
well as directing, planning and implementing policy for both branches of the
Mason County District Library.<span> </span>This
person will perform all library functions, as well as manage a small staff.<span></span></span></p>
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Functions:<span></span></span></b></p>
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</span></span></span><span>Provides direct public service at the
circulation desk, including reference interviews, reader’s advisory, technical
support, policy explanation and enforcement, volunteer coordination, and
meeting room scheduling.<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span>Oversees technical service and interlibrary
loan department, including supply management and budgeting.<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span>As a member of the library management team,
provides leadership to and supervises circulation, tech service and MeL staff,
including training, regular staff meetings, and assisting in hiring and evaluation.<span> </span>Delegates duties to staff and establishes
strong coordination to achieve departmental goals.<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span>Serves as the authority on automation issues;
performs maintenance and repair on circulation equipment.<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span>Maintains circulation workflows, including shelving,
over dues and collections.<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span>Maintains patron database, including updating
and new patron registration.<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span>Participates in
short and long-range planning; recommends policy and establishes procedures;
develops action plans; leads local planning efforts of new or expanded
facilities. Gathers staff input for the purpose of establishing department
goals that correlate to MCDL mission statement. <span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span>Coordinates and
supervises the work of staff; participates on interview teams and helps select
staff; provides training in branch operations; assigns tasks; monitors,
evaluates, and provides feedback on work performance; plans and conducts staff
meetings; oversees the preparation of work schedules; verifies and approves timesheets
on a bi-weekly basis.<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span>Participates in
the selection and ordering of materials in accordance with materials budget for
the Library's collection based on patron interests, statistical reports and
information needs. Oversees the maintenance of the collection including the
shifting of books, weeding and discarding of materials, displaying of new or
seasonal materials and reviewing donated materials.<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span>Supervises the
maintenance and upkeep of the building and grounds, furniture, and equipment,
by communicating budget and facility needs with library director and providing
assistance or taking responsibility as needed.<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span>Oversees the
recording and submission of appropriate statistics.<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span>Oversees the
counting and recording of monies taken in and ensures the balancing of the cash
drawer daily.<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span>May provide
technical support and assistance to Library staff and patrons in the use of
computer and other library equipment; performs routine maintenance and basic
troubleshooting tasks. Effectively facilitates access to MCDL's digital
collection by providing demonstrations of and assistance with multiple format
eReader devices. <span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span>Represents MCDL
professionally and in the community.<span> </span>May
write and submit local grants.<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span>Performs other
duties as assigned by Library Director and/or Assistant Director.<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span>Bachelor’s degree
required, MLS preferred.<span> </span><span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span>Ability to travel
between work locations and related places of business as needed. <span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span>Comprehensive
knowledge and understanding of the principles, methods and practices of public
library operations. The incumbent is also required to have comprehensive
knowledge of the policies and procedures of Mason County District Library. <span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span>Considerable
knowledge of available circulating materials and basic reference sources. <span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span>Demonstrated
knowledge of public library computer hardware and software applications. <span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span>Demonstrated
management and leadership skills necessary to plan and administer the services
of a library. <span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span>Ability to work
under general supervision with latitude in exercising independent judgment and
discretion subject to Library policies and procedures and professional
practices. <span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span>Interpersonal and
communication skills necessary to work with a wide variety of individuals and
establish effective working relationships with local government officials,
civic leaders, community group leaders, Library patrons and personnel. <span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span>Analytical
ability to research information; maintains statistical records and summarizes
findings in a written document. <span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span>Visual acuity and
physical skills necessary to retrieve library materials from shelves and
storage areas, maintain library materials and operate equipment. The incumbent
is required to have the physical ability to push/pull fully loaded book carts
and lift/carry materials weighing up to 40 pounds. <span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span>Hearing ability
to answer telephone and patron inquiries. <span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span>Computer skills
necessary to effectively utilize word processing and spreadsheet computer
software applications and Internet services.</span><b><span><span></span></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span>The above job description is not all inclusive.<span> </span>The incumbent might be tasked to other duties
as need arises. <span></span></span></p>
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