Substitute Librarian

LIBRARIAN (SUBSTITUTE)

Reports to : Head of Information Services

Primary Duties & Responsibilities :

Provides reference services, readers' advisory and computer assistance using a variety of collections, materials and formats.

Recognizes the essential role of reference services in public librarianship and prioritizes time at the Information Desk over other responsibilities as necessary.

• Promotes programming services appropriate to the needs of the community.
• Trains and assists patrons with day-to-day computer questions and using Library technology.
• Adapts and responds to multiple priorities, interruptions and demands, and resolves problem situations in a positive manner.
• Enforces library policies relevant to public use; responds to emergencies and provides support, as needed; acts quickly, exercising good judgment.

Other Duties & Responsibilities :

• Seeks professional continuing education, both organized and casual, with an air toward keeping services current and appropriate.
• Communicates effectively with patrons, co-workers and professional colleagues.
• Enforces library policies relevant to public use; responds to emergencies and provides support, as needed; acts quickly, exercising good judgment.
• Works positively and collaboratively across departments to accomplish department goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications :

• MLS from an ALA accredited school.
• Knowledge of adult and youth literature.
• Dedicated to public service.
• Dedicated to providing positive customer service.
• Enthusiastic, positive, friendly, self-motivated, creative and approachable.
• Strong obligation to confidentiality.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in MS Office, Internet browsers, and other computer related technology.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills.
• Values diversity in the workplace and in the community.
• Ability to speak multiple languages helpful.
• May require a valid Michigan driver's license based on assignment.
• Must work at least one shift every six months

Working Environment :

• Physical mobility, vision, hearing, and manual dexterity essential.
• Maintain physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, bending, and / or walking for extended periods of time; stooping;
• crouching; reaching; carrying books or boxes of books; pushing book carts; seeing; keyboarding; using the telephone; lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds;

push or pull with wheeled cart up to 500 pounds; operating assigned equipment; picking up litter; spreading ice melt.

Evening, weekend, and some holiday hours are available.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job.

They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

Hours : As needed

Hourly Wage : $20.00 per hour

Benefits : None

Application :

Only complete application packets (including a Cover letter, Resume and Novi Public Library application) will be considered.

Incomplete application packets will not be reviewed.

• NPL applications available at
• Employment offer dependent on results of a physical and background check
• Submit online or send to :

Kristen Sullivan, HR Specialist

Novi Public Library

45255 W. Ten Mile Rd.

Novi, MI 48375

Application Deadline : Friday, September 13, 2024 at 5pm

Employment offer dependent on results of a physical and background check.

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