Librarian Job Novi Michigan USA,Education / Teaching

JOB POSTING SUNDAY LIBRARIAN Part-Time|Non-Exempt

Reports to:

Information Services Supervisor Primary

Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide reference services, readers' advisory and computer assistance to patrons of all ages using a variety of collections, materials and formats. Recognize the essential role of reference services in public librarianship and prioritize time at the Information Desk over other responsibilities as necessary.

Promote programming services appropriate to the needs of the community.

Train and assist patrons with day-to-day computer questions and using Library technology.

Enforce Library policies relevant to public use; respond to emergencies and provide support, as needed; act quickly, exercising good judgment.

Maintain proficiency with Library databases and digital services.

Communicate effectively with patrons, co-workers and professional colleagues.

Work positively and collaboratively across departments to accomplish departmental and Library goals.

Foster and promote diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and the community.

Adapt and respond to multiple priorities, interruptions and demands; resolve problems in a positive manner.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Job

Qualifications & Skills:

MLS/MLIS from an ALA accredited school.

Knowledge of youth, teen, and adult literature.

Proficient in MS Office, Google Workspace, internet browsers and other computer related technologies.

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Dedication to public service and providing excellent customer service.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to organize work and set priorities.

Enthusiastic, positive, friendly, self-motivated, creative and approachable.

Strong obligation to confidentiality.

Ability to speak multiple languages helpful.

Working Environment:

May be required to: sit, stand, bend, stoop, crouch, reach, kneel and/or walk for extended periods of time; carry books, boxes of books or objects weighing up to 50 pounds; push or pull wheeled carts with a total weight of up to 500 pounds; operate assigned equipment; pick up litter; spread ice melt; use the telephone, keyboard, computer mouse.

Weekend and some holiday hours are required.

This position requires the employee to be on site at the Library and does not offer any remote work opportunities.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent due hardship.

Hourly

Rate:

$23.00 per hour

Benefits:

This position offers sick time at the rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.

Hours:

This is a year-round, part time position with permanent shifts on the following days at these set times. Candidates must be available to work the shifts as posted.

Sundays from 11:30am - 6pm (6.5 hours per week)

Final date to receive applications:

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 5pm

Kristen Sullivan, HR Specialist

Novi Public Library

45255 W. Ten Mile Rd.

Novi, MI 48375

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