Technical Services Clerk

The Northville District Library is seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and customer service-minded candidate to join our Technical Services Department.

Position Overview:

• Hours: Part-time (20 hours per week).
• Classification: Union position.
• Compensation: $16.94 – $20.89 per hour (based on experience).

🌟 Perks & Benefits:

• Time Off: Paid vacation, annual sick leave allowance, personal business time, and 9 paid official holidays.
• Professional Growth: Annual Staff Development Day (a fun, official non-working day dedicated to team learning).
• Health & Wellness: Short- and Long-Term Disability for part-time employees, option to sign up for AFLAC
• Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available for you and your family.
• The People: Work alongside a supportive team, dedicated enthusiasts who genuinely love helping others and always have each other's backs.

Essential Duties:

Cataloging & Database Management (Core Tech Duties)

• 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.

Materials Processing & Collection Support

• Prepares Gift Books for collection circulation.
• Creates book club kits.
• Assists with the physical processing of library materials as needed.

Administrative & Departmental Support

• Monitors departmental supplies.
• Works on special departmental projects.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Education & Core Competencies

• High school diploma
• Demonstrate attention to detail.
• Knowledge and proficiency in working with MS Office.

Interpersonal Skills & Community Focus

• 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.

Work Ethic & Adaptability

• 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.

Physical Demands

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Deadline for application: July 3, 2026