Technical Services Clerk

Northville District LibraryNorthville Charter Township, MI
$17 - $21Onsite

About The Position

The Northville District Library is seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and customer service-minded candidate to join our Technical Services Department. This is a part-time (20 hours per week) union position with a compensation range of $16.94 – $20.89 per hour, based on experience.

Requirements

  • High school diploma
  • Demonstrate attention to detail.
  • Knowledge and proficiency in working with MS Office.
  • Strong public service orientation.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated capacity for empathy, active listening, and maintaining positive, supportive relationships within a diverse workplace and community.
  • Ability to adapt to change in the work environment.
  • Experience working both independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to learn quickly and accurately and follow instructions.
  • Proactive learner with the professional maturity to seek guidance and clarification when needed.
  • Demonstrated capability to prioritize competing tasks and manage daily schedules effectively to meet operational goals.
  • Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time and the ability to bend, reach, stoop, or crouch.
  • Ability to push carts of library books and other materials weighing up to thirty pounds.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous copy cataloging and library work experience.
  • Some college coursework.
  • Current Library Science students are highly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

  • Performs copy cataloging for print and non-print library materials using MARC format, Library of Congress subject headings, Dewey Decimal classification system and other industry standards.
  • Add items records to bibliographic holdings in the Library’s online Koha catalog.
  • Performs data entry and assists with database maintenance.
  • Prepares Gift Books for collection circulation.
  • Creates book club kits.
  • Assists with the physical processing of library materials as needed.
  • Monitors departmental supplies.
  • Works on special departmental projects.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Paid vacation
  • Annual sick leave allowance
  • Personal business time
  • 9 paid official holidays
  • Annual Staff Development Day
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability for part-time employees
  • Option to sign up for AFLAC
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available for you and your family.
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