Job Description

This position staffs the Adult Services Reference Desk and assists with a variety of special projects.

Details

LOCATION:  Harris Branch (location subject to change)

DEPARTMENT: Adult Services

HOURS:  Part Time

• 24 hours per week
• Two evenings per week and weekend rotation
  (hours subject to change)

WAGE:  $25.96

Essential Job Duties

• Share responsibility for desk shifts on the Adult Services desk
• Become familiar with general library operating policies
• Participate in shelf reading, selection, weeding, and shelving of adult print collections
• Perform circulation tasks including patron registration
• Create attractive material displays as needed
• Create bibliographies and book lists to meet patron interests
• Assist with special projects involving adult print materials, services and resources
• Serve as Building Supervisor as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications

• An MLS degree from an ALA-accredited library school

Work Skills

• Strong commitment to excellent customer service
• Proficient in circulation and reference processes
• Good communication skills and ability to multitask
• Ability to instruct patrons and staff in library technology; ability to learn new technology quickly

Physical Requirements

• Ability to pull a loaded cart.
• Ability to lift and carry 30 pounds
• Ability to frequently stand, bend or stoop
• Ability, stamina, and balance to perform basic movements frequentl

Additional Details

CLASSIFICATION:  6-Librarian

CERTIFICATION:  Indiana LC 3

FLSA STATUS:  Non-exempt
BENEFITS: As specified in the latest edition of the staff handbook or as amended by the

Board of Trustees

DIRECT SUPERVISOR:  Adult Services Team Leader

How to Apply

• Download a MPHPL Employment Application
• Submit application, cover letter and resume to hr@mphpl.org

Job Description

This position oversees the staff and daily activities of Adult Services at the assigned location, provides outstanding patron experiences and communicates patron and staff needs to the Adult Services Coordinator.

Details

LOCATION:  Mishawaka Library (location subject to change)

DEPARTMENT: Adult Services

HOURS:  Full Time

• 40 hours per week
• At least one evening per week and weekend rotation
  (hours subject to change)

WAGE: $29.21

Essential Job Duties

• Present a positive role model for team members
• Supervise, train and evaluate Adult Services staff
• Facilitate the continued development of the Local Family & History collection, including current and future digitization efforts
• Assist at public desk as needed
• Assign/participate in reader-advisory tasks, collection support and other Reference activities
• Promote adult literacy initiatives (such as the Summer Reading Challenge) and patron programming
• Participate in professional development
• Participate in system-wide staff trainings and cross-departmental training
• Participate in short or long-term system-wide projects and collaborative work
• Perform other duties as assigned 

Requirements

Qualifications

• MLS degree from an ALA-accredited library school
• At least two years of library supervisory experience is preferred

Work Skills

• Strong commitment to excellent customer service
• Proficient in circulation and reference processes
• Good communication skills and ability to multitask
• Ability to instruct patrons and staff in library technology; ability to learn new technology quickly
• Experience with genealogy and digitization is preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to pull a loaded cart
• Ability to lift and carry 30 pounds
• Ability to frequently stand, bend or stoop
• Ability, stamina, and balance to perform basic movements frequently

Additional Details

CLASSIFICATION:  7-Team Leader

CERTIFICATION:  Indiana LC 3

FLSA STATUS:  Exempt
BENEFITS: As specified in the latest edition of the staff handbook or as amended by the

Board of Trustees

DIRECT SUPERVISOR:  Adult Services Coordinator

How to Apply

• Download an MPHPL Employment Application
• Submit application, cover letter and resume to hr@mphpl.org