Local History Outreach Librarian
Location
Outreach Services - Lansing, Michigan 48933
Hours
Part time 25 hours per week.
Capital Area District Libraries (CADL) provides library services to our local communities seven days per week. All positions except those in the Administrative Offices will require some evening and weekend hours, including Sundays. While this position is currently assigned at the above location, CADL reserves the right to require all employees to be available for assignments at any CADL location.
Salary
$28.91 per hour
Nature of Work
Under the supervision of Local History Specialist, the Local History Outreach Librarian provides outreach services to community organizations, local government entities, library branches, and individuals with a focus on local history, archival topics, and services. Develops and provides programs, solicits donations of archival material, and works with donors on the acquisition process. Works with CADL Marketing and Local History social media on expanding information about Local History collections and services. Performs professional work in archival collections as needed. May supervise the work of support staff.
Education & Experience
- Possession of a Master’s Degree in Library Science or its equivalent from an ALA-accredited program.
- Possession of a Michigan Librarian’s Professional Certificate or ability to acquire it.
- Some experience with cultural memory organizations (libraries, archives, museums, historical societies)
- Successful completion of a one-year probationary period
To Apply
Posting will expire 18 April 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
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All applications for employment must be made on the Capital Area District Libraries application form and completed in full. Resumes will not be accepted or evaluated in lieu of application. All applicants must meet the minimum and special eligibility requirements, as listed on this job announcement, for the vacancy and file a timely application in order to be considered. Separate application forms must be submitted for each position for which an applicant wishes to apply.
For More Information
Contact the Capital Area District Libraries