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The Library Network Newsletter

April 18, 2016

Page 2 - Job - Part Time Computer Assistant - Southfield Public Library

Page 4 - Job - Network Administrator - Brighton District Library

Page 5 - TLN Circulation Statistics - March 2016

Page 7 - Job - Part Time Library Assistant - Romulus Public Library

Page 8 - Job - Youth Services Librarian - Chesterfield Twp Library

Page 10 - Job - Support Services Supervisor - Novi Public Library

Page 12 - Job - Circ Services and Resource Sharing Manager - Kresge Library - Access Services (Oakland Univers

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COMPUTER ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION

SOUTHFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY

Job Title: Computer Assistant Part-Time Non-Career (Not Seasonal) No Benefits

Starting Salary: $9.25 Salary Range: $9.25 - $10.75

Job Description:

This position is responsible in assisting the public in using the Library’s computers, printers, copiers, scanners and fax machines. Computer Assistants are responsible for assisting the public in using various software applications in the Computer Labs, assisting card holders in signing on to the public computers through our time management system, and issuing guest passes to non-card holders. This position is also responsible for maintaining, setting up, and resolving issues with the Library’s computers and troubleshooting hardware and software problems. Computer Assistants perform basic maintenance on equipment, clean equipment, and perform other technological support duties as assigned.

Job Requirements: Strong commitment to positive and polite public service. Excellent communication skills. Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software. Computer Lab and/or Library experience preferred. Experience setting up and maintaining PC Hardware. Software installation experience preferred. Ability to work independently after training is complete. Strong problem solving skills. Detail oriented.

Physical Requirements: Applicants must be able to lift 25 lbs., bend, push and stand for periods of time.

Hours: Up to 19 hours per week

The Library is open evenings and weekends

Availability on some nights and/or weekends is required

Applications: To apply, please complete the Southfield Library Job Application, the full City of Southfield Employment Application and the Availability Worksheet and submit these to:

Robin Gardella Technology Division Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Road Southfield, MI 48076

All forms are located on the Library’s web site at:

http://www.southfieldlibrary.org/about-us/general-information/employment-volunteers

Application materials may also be dropped off at the Southfield Public Library Guest Services Desk – please label your application “ATTN – Robin.” Questions can be submitted to [email protected] or call (248) 796-4340.

RG 4/13/16

Brighton District Library

Job Posting

Job title: Network Administrator

Reports to: Head of Technology Services or Designee

Supervises: Computer Assistants, volunteers

Full time position, 40 hours per week. Excellent benefits, including individual and family medical, dental,

and vision insurance; 457b retirement plan with matching contribution; paid vacation, sick leave

and holidays. Salary: $42,000-$45,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

Job summary:

• Oversees performance of and manages the functioning of the library’s network infrastructure,

including network servers, peripherals and software applications, works with The Library Network

(TLN) technicians to ensure proper functioning of library’s integrated library system.

• Responsible for staff and public computer hardware and software.

• Responsible for providing public computing services which are easy for library users to access

while maintaining both patron privacy and security of network.

• Responsible for data integrity, system back up and security.

• Assists with creation of technical training and support materials for staff, as well as day to day

assistance of staff in routine troubleshooting of software and equipment.

• Supervises and staffs weekly drop-in computer lab.

• Provides work direction and training for computer assistants.

• Working closely with the Head of Technology Services, ensures effective communication of

technology-related problems and resolutions to staff and public.

• Work requires considerable use of independent judgment and initiative.

Summary of Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a computer-related field or five years related experience. • Extensive Microsoft Windows network administration experience. • Knowledge of Microsoft Office. • Firewall administration experience, Cisco experience preferred. • Knowledge of securing public computers while providing patrons with easy access. • Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technology concepts

to users with a variety of skill levels. • Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment to prioritize duties and

tasks, while demonstrating initiative and resourcefulness when dealing with the public and fellow employees.

• Curious attitude and ability to remain calm in the face of techno-stress. Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working in a library setting. • Experience supervising employees or teaching.

For full job description, see http://brightonlibrary.info/employment Candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, three references and a completed Application for employment with “Network Administrator Application” in the subject line to: [email protected] by 5pm Friday, April 29, 2016.

The Library Network

Monthly Circulation

March 2016

Shared System Libraries Non-Shared System Libraries

Addison Township Public Library 2,848 Birmingham Baldwin Public Library 48,607

Allen Park Public Library 8,570 Bloomfield Township Public Library NR

Auburn Hills Public Library 17,291 Canton Public Library 107,318

Belleville Area District Library 15,694 Clarkston Independence District Library NR

Berkley Public Library 11,715 Dearborn Henry Ford Centennial Library NR

Brandon Township Public Library 11,592 Farmington Community Library NR

Brighton District Library 29,191 Fowlerville District Library NR

Chelsea District Library 26,079 Grosse Pointe Public Libraries NR

Clawson Blair Memorial Library 8,974 Hamburg Township Library NR

Commerce Township Community Library 23,466 Howell Carnegie District Library NR

Dearborn Heights North Library 14,323 Livonia Public Library-Vest Pocket NR

Dearborn Heights South Library 6,354 Northfield Township Area Library NR

Dexter District Library 32,184 Oakland County Library NR

Ecorse Public Library 616 Orion Township Public Library NR

Ferndale Area District Library 14,560 Pinckney Community Public Library NR

Flat Rock Public Library 6,255 Plymouth District Library 75,551

Franklin Public Library 2,076 Rochester Hills Public Library 162,644

Garden City Public Library 6,961 Saline District Library NR

Hamtramck Public Library 2,531 Southfield Public Library 32,139

Hartland Cromaine District Library 19,837 West Bloomfield Township Public Library NR

Hartland Cromaine District Crossroads Branch 4,091 Westland William P. Faust Public Library NR

Hazel Park District Library 4,803 Ypsilanti District Library 64,625

Highland Township Public Library 16,131

Huntington Woods Public Library 6,508

Inkster Public Library 928

Lincoln Park Public Library 5,011

Livonia Public Library- Alfred Noble 3,862

Livonia Public Library-Carl Sandburg 4,977

Livonia Public Library-Civic Center 38,169

Lyon Township Public Library 9,777

Madison Heights Public Library NR

Manchester District Library 5,107

Melvindale Public Library 2,455

Milford Public Library 16,907

Northville District Library 47,427

Novi Public Library 67,917

Oak Park Public Library 7,528

Oxford Public Library 18,855

Pontiac Public Library 4,148

Redford Township District Library 22,464

River Rouge Public Library 1,058

Riverview Public Library 5,310

Romulus Public Library 5,527

Royal Oak Public Library 29,189

Salem-South Lyon District Library 25,231

Southgate Veterans Memorial Library 12,014

Springfield Township Library 9,968

Taylor Community Library 10,959

Trenton Veterans Memorial Library 15,384

Walled Lake City Library NR

Waterford Township Public Library 24,295

Wayne Public Library 5,100

White Lake Township Library 17,335

Wixom Public Library 13,059

Wyandotte Bacon Memorial District Library 12,942

NR=Not Received Note: SLS totals do not include non-circulating items (NC)

The Library Network

Monthly Circulation

March 2016

Shared System Libraries Non-Shared System Libraries

Madison Heights Public Library NR Bloomfield Township Public Library NR

Walled Lake City Library NR Clarkston Independence District Library NR

Novi Public Library 67,917 Dearborn Henry Ford Centennial Library NR

Northville District Library 47,427 Farmington Community Library NR

Livonia Public Library-Civic Center 38,169 Fowlerville District Library NR

Dexter District Library 32,184 Grosse Pointe Public Libraries NR

Brighton District Library 29,191 Hamburg Township Library NR

Royal Oak Public Library 29,189 Howell Carnegie District Library NR

Chelsea District Library 26,079 Livonia Public Library-Vest Pocket NR

Salem-South Lyon District Library 25,231 Northfield Township Area Library NR

Waterford Township Public Library 24,295 Oakland County Library NR

Commerce Township Community Library 23,466 Orion Township Public Library NR

Redford Township District Library 22,464 Pinckney Community Public Library NR

Hartland Cromaine District Library 19,837 Saline District Library NR

Oxford Public Library 18,855 West Bloomfield Township Public Library NR

White Lake Township Library 17,335 Westland William P. Faust Public Library NR

Auburn Hills Public Library 17,291 Rochester Hills Public Library 162,644

Milford Public Library 16,907 Canton Public Library 107,318

Highland Township Public Library 16,131 Plymouth District Library 75,551

Belleville Area District Library 15,694 Ypsilanti District Library 64,625

Trenton Veterans Memorial Library 15,384 Birmingham Baldwin Public Library 48,607

Ferndale Area District Library 14,560 Southfield Public Library 32,139

Dearborn Heights North Library 14,323

Wixom Public Library 13,059

Wyandotte Bacon Memorial District Library 12,942

Southgate Veterans Memorial Library 12,014

Berkley Public Library 11,715

Brandon Township Public Library 11,592

Taylor Community Library 10,959

Springfield Township Library 9,968

Lyon Township Public Library 9,777

Clawson Blair Memorial Library 8,974

Allen Park Public Library 8,570

Oak Park Public Library 7,528

Garden City Public Library 6,961

Huntington Woods Public Library 6,508

Dearborn Heights South Library 6,354

Flat Rock Public Library 6,255

Romulus Public Library 5,527

Riverview Public Library 5,310

Manchester District Library 5,107

Wayne Public Library 5,100

Lincoln Park Public Library 5,011

Livonia Public Library-Carl Sandburg 4,977

Hazel Park District Library 4,803

Pontiac Public Library 4,148

Hartland Cromaine District Crossroads Branch 4,091

Livonia Public Library- Alfred Noble 3,862

Addison Township Public Library 2,848

Hamtramck Public Library 2,531

Melvindale Public Library 2,455

Franklin Public Library 2,076

River Rouge Public Library 1,058

Inkster Public Library 928

Ecorse Public Library 616

NR=Not Received Note: SLS totals do not include non-circulating items (NC)

Romulus Public Library Part-time Library Assistant (20 hours/week)

Job duties:

Assist patrons of all ages at the Circulation Desk on the phone and in person.

Assist patrons with computer questions.

Handle cash transactions for overdue fines, copying and other fees.

Provide reference assistance and readers advisory.

Process incoming and outgoing interlibrary loan items.

Assist with projects.

Other duties as assigned. Job requirements:

Minimum of two years of college coursework required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Minimum of one year of library experience, preferably in a public services position.

Computer literacy including use of databases, MS Word and Excel required; experience with SIRSI Workflows or other library computer software preferred.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to provide superior customer service to library users of all ages.

Ability to operate standard office equipment such as a copy machine.

Ability to work cooperatively with library staff in a team environment.

Ability to produce neat, accurate and timely work within an established timeframe.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Must be able to lift and push 25 pounds Hours: Monday 3 - 8 p.m., Wednesday 3 - 8 p.m., Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., alternating Friday/Saturday 12 – 5 p.m. (20 hours/week) Salary: $10.50/hr. Benefits: none Reports to: Library Director HOW TO APPLY: Submit a City of Romulus application and resume to the: City of Romulus Human Resources Department 11111 Wayne Road Romulus, MI 48174 The application is available on the City’s website: www.romulusgov.com APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED