Substitute Librarian

Troy Public Library - Youth Services

Starting at $23.00 - $30.00/hour

Based on qualifications

Growth opportunities up to $34.00/hour

The Troy Public Library is the hub of the vibrant, dynamic, and diverse City of Troy. The Library sees over 700,000 visitors per year and serves an educated and involved community.

Under the direction of the Head of Youth Services, this candidate will work in a team environment to provide a positive experience to all Troy families at our information desk, providing readers' advisory, instruction on the use of databases and ebook technologies, registering users for programs, answering general questions, and assisting with special project as available.

DUTIES

• Provide excellent and equitable customer service in-person, by phone, or via email to users of all ages.
• Provide comprehensive readers' advisory for children ages 0-13 and their families.
• Assist with a variety of electronic resources such as use of library catalog, databases, and downloadable resources such as ebooks and digital audiobooks.
• Assist users in printing and computer usage including internet navigation, Microsoft Suite products, Google products etc.
• Assist librarians during program and with program preparation.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Master of Library Science degree from a library school accredited by the American Library Association.
• Eagerness to work with the public and serve patrons of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of children's literature, both historical and current, and knowledge of child development.
• Broad knowledge of library services, including current and emerging trends.
• Demonstrated proficiency with electronic databases, Microsoft Office applications, social media, and mobile technology, especially as it relates to digital resources.
• Ability to interact courteously and effectively with the public, library staff, library volunteers, and other City departments.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, dynamic, fast-paced environment, using excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in an appropriate and secure manner.
• Work at least one shift every three months.
• As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen (including marijuana).

PREFERENCES

• Recent experience working with children as a Librarian in a Public Library.
• Recent public, school, or academic library experience.
• Recent experience providing reference and readers' advisory services for children, their families, and those who care for and work with them.
• Knowledge of Polaris Integrated Library System
• Available to work nights and weekends.

HOURS

• As needed; 0-20 hours per week including day evening and weekend (Saturday and Sunday) shifts.
Possible shifts: Mondays-Thursdays 9:15am-1pm, 1-5pm, 5-9:15pm; Fridays & Saturdays 9:15am-1pm, 1-5:15pm; Sundays 12:30-5:15pm.

APPLY

Applications are available online at www.troymi.gov/jobopenings

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The City of Troy is committed to providing equal opportunity employment to all applicants. The City of Troy will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, marital status, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal and state law.