<div dir="ltr">Please forward to your respective lists as you see fit. Thank you in advance, Caryn<br clear="all"><div><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin:9.4pt 0in 0.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14pt">Circulation Specialist<s><span style="color:blue"></span></s></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN">Reports to</span></b><span lang="EN">: Head of Circulation</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN">Hours</span></b><span lang="EN">: 15-20 per week, includes
evenings and weekends</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN">Wages: </span></b><span lang="EN">$17.00 per hour</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN">Benefits:</span></b><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%"> </span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%">Vacation Time, Personal Time, Sick
Time, Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN">Classification: </span></b><span lang="EN">Union
represented</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">The Ferndale Area
District Library is seeking a creative and enthusiastic Circulation Specialist
to join our team. The ideal candidate should have
excellent interpersonal skills, a passion for customer service, and be
committed to equity and inclusion while serving a diverse community.<br>
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</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">Be the first to
see all of the new releases in books, movies, and music! Applicants with
non-library customer service experience are encouraged to apply.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN">Job Responsibilities include:</span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">●<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN">Checking in/out of library
materials</span></p>
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</span></span><span lang="EN">Processing interlibrary loan
materials and deliveries</span></p>
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</span></span><span lang="EN">Answer patron queries in person
and via telephone, including creating and modifying library patron records,
addressing patron record issues, and renewing items</span></p>
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</span></span><span lang="EN">Ability to exercise judgment in
the performance of tasks</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">●<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN">Assisting patrons in operating
machines such as photocopiers, fax, scanners, and computers</span></p>
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</span></span><span lang="EN">Aiding patrons in the retrieval of
holds</span></p>
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</span></span><span lang="EN">Assist in the training of other
circulation and library staff</span></p>
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</span></span><span lang="EN">Issuing library cards; responsible
for accuracy in library patron records; maintaining strict confidentiality of
operations and records as dictated by the MI Library Privacy Act.</span></p>
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</span></span><span lang="EN">Provides friendly and helpful
public service to Library patrons of all ages</span></p>
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</span></span><span lang="EN">Duties may include cash handling
and searching for missing library materials</span></p>
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</span></span><span lang="EN">Help maintain a clean, safe
facility, and a productive, organized work environment</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">●<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN">Other duties of comparable level
of difficulty and responsibility as required</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN">Desired Qualities include:</span></b><span lang="EN" style="background:rgb(153,153,153)"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">●<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN">Enthusiasm and commitment to
public service excellence</span></p>
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</span></span><span lang="EN">Strong attention to detail</span></p>
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</span></span><span lang="EN">Ability to remain calm in high
traffic, fast-paced environment</span></p>
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</span></span><span lang="EN">Ability to maintain effective
interpersonal relationships with library patrons and deal tactfully with the
public; ability to speak and write effectively; cooperate effectively with
co-workers</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">●<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN">Be self-motivated and able to
exercise initiative and independent judgment; possess appropriate computer
skills</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN">Preferred Skills include:</span></b></p>
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</span></span><span lang="EN">Previous customer service
experience (library, hospitality, retail)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">●<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN">Experience with Google App Suite
(Drive, Gmail, Docs, Calendar)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">●<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN">Experience with retail computer
systems, cash registers, office equipment</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN">Education and Experience Requirements:</span></b></p>
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</span></span><span lang="EN">High School diploma/GED plus six
months of related experience and training which provides the required
knowledge, skills & abilities.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN">Physical demands and working conditions:</span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><i><span lang="EN">The
physical demands herein are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform these essential job functions.</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><u><span lang="EN">Environment:</span></u><span lang="EN"> </span></b><span lang="EN">Library
environment; extensive public contact.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><u><span lang="EN">Mobility:</span></u></b><span lang="EN"> Sufficient mobility to work in a library
setting; operate office equipment.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><u><span lang="EN">Vision:</span></u></b><span lang="EN"> Vision sufficient to read small print,
computer screens, and other printed documents.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;text-align:start;box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700"><br class="gmail-Apple-interchange-newline">How to Apply / Contact</span></span></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 10px">Please submit a resume, cover letter, three professional references and a <a href="https://fadl.org/sites/default/files/About%20Us/fadl-employment-app-fillable%202024.pdf" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(0,51,102);box-sizing:border-box;background-color:transparent;text-decoration-line:none">completed employment application</a> as a single PDF document to <a href="mailto:caryn@fadl.org" target="_blank">caryn@fadl.org</a> by end of day on Wednesday, March 29th. Only electronic submissions will be accepted. </p></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div>Caryn Noel, MLIS (she/her)</div><div>Head of Circulation</div><div>Ferndale Area District Library</div><div><a href="mailto:caryn@fadl.org" target="_blank">caryn@fadl.org</a> / 248-546-2504</div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div></div></div>