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Job Posting:    LIBRARY DIRECTOR   
Benzie Shores District Library • Frankfort, Michigan

Salary: $58,000–$70,000
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week; includes evenings and weekends
Benefits: Health Insurance (including vision/dental) • Retirement • Paid Time Off • Disability & Life Insurance
Reports to: Library Board of Trustees

Required Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution.
• Level 1 Professional Librarian Certification from the Library of Michigan preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in library administration, management, or a related leadership role.
• Strong understanding of public library services, operations, and community engagement.
  
  

To Apply
Please email your cover letter, along with a resume and three professional references to Stacy Pasche at director@bsdlibrary.org, noting Library Director in the subject line. PDF format for attachments preferred. 

Job Posting: LIBRARY ASSISTANT
Benzie Shores District Library • Frankfort, Michigan
Wage: $18.00 /hr. (starting)
Schedule: Part-time, 16-20 hrs per week, includes evenings and weekends. Open availability.
Benefits: Employee Assistance Program
Reports to: Library Director

SUMMARY OF WORK:

• Assists patrons with using library computers and other technologies, including but not limited to issues with printing, word processing, scanning, web browsing, wireless access, mobile devices, etc.
• Staffs Circulation & Children’s desk
• Proficient in basic aspects of Circulation System
• Assists with Reader’s Advisory and Reference
• Processes MeLCat deliveries and requests
• Assists with library projects as needed
• Assists with keeping the library tidy, sanitary and orderly
• Assists with library programs

ABILITIES:

• Ability to work with the public with a strong customer service orientation
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to shelve and shift books (kneeling/standing repeatedly)
• Ability to be self-motivated and work unsupervised
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible
• Visual acuity and physical skills necessary to retrieve materials from shelves, maintain library materials and operate library equipment and software
• Ability to to push/pull loaded book cards and lift/carry materials up to 40 lbs.
• Hearing ability to answer the telephone and patron inquiries

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of library practices, procedures, techniques
• Knowledge of and adherence to standards of accuracy, timeliness, tact and confidentiality.
• Competent in MS Office programs and Google Suite
• Competent with library electronic resources (Overdrive, Hoopla, and other relevant resources)
• Advanced computer literacy, internet searching and evaluation skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma
• Level III or IV Librarian’s Certification Preferred

EVALUATION
The library director will give an annual summary of work to the Library Board
All library employees are at will employees

OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TO APPLY
Please email your cover letter, along with a resume and references in PDF format to Stacy Pasche at director@bsdlibrary.org, noting Library Assistant in the subject line.