Collaborations Librarian

Clarkston Independence District Library•Clarkston, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Collaborations Librarian will be responsible for seeking out, developing, and maintaining community partnerships. This role involves collaborating with the School & Outreach coordinator to ensure library staff participation and visibility, and assisting in the creation and maintenance of the outreach budget. The librarian will develop programs specifically for an adult audience, with a particular focus on older adult patrons. Additionally, they will oversee the homebound delivery service, including material selection and delivery coordination. This position also involves developing promotional content for library resources and programs in local print publications, in coordination with the Marketing coordinator. The role requires providing reference and readers' advisory services for all ages, assisting patrons with library resources such as the computer catalog and electronic resources, and offering instruction on library equipment. The Collaborations Librarian is also expected to seek out and participate in professional development opportunities and perform other assigned library duties.

Requirements

MLIS from an ALA accredited institution
A valid MI Driver’s license and reliable transportation
Public library information desk experience
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the Library and with community organizations
Experience with using Polaris and MeL
Collection development experience
Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

Experience with fiber arts a plus

Responsibilities

Seek out, develop, and maintain community partnerships in collaboration with the School & Outreach coordinator, ensuring library staff participation and visibility
Assist the School & outreach coordinator create and maintain the outreach budget
Develop programs for an adult audience, with a focus on older adult patrons
Oversee the homebound delivery service, including selection of materials and coordination of deliveries
In coordination with the Marketing coordinator, develop content to promote library resources and programs in local print publications
Provide quick and accurate reference and readers’ advisory for all ages
Assists patrons with computer catalog, electronic resources, and other library resources
Provide point of service instruction on library equipment
Seeks out and participates in professional professional development opportunities
Performs other library duties as assigned