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Manager - Adult

Overview

Under administrative direction, plans, coordinates, and manages the adult services operations, programs, services, and personnel in an assigned Library Branch within the Detroit Public Library (DPL) system; plans and develops cooperative projects in the community; maintains collections relevant to program areas and assigned branch location; provides quality customer service; and supports organizational goals, policies and guidelines.

Position Type
Full Time
Agency
Various Locations
Salary Range
$69,323 - $77,647
Job Family
Public Services Group
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
UAW-APL
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Assistant Manager - Adult

Overview

Under general supervision, is responsible for assisting in the administration of a branch or main library department of the Detroit Public Library (DPL); assists with the supervision of the day-to-day operations, staffing, planning, and implementation of assigned adult services program area; ensures quality customer service; maintains and organizes a relevant collection of library materials; provides relevant programs for the community; and participates in and supports organizational goals, policies, and guidelines.

Position Type
Full Time
Agency
Various Locations
Salary Range
$62,739.00 - $68,949.00
Job Family
Public Services Group
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
UAW-Pool
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Assistant Manager -Children/Youth Services

Overview

Under general supervision, is responsible for assisting in the administration of a branch or main library department of the Detroit Public Library (DPL); assists with the supervision of the day-to-day operations, staffing, planning, and implementation of assigned children/youth services program area; ensures quality customer service; maintains and organizes a relevant collection of library materials; provides relevant programs for the community; and participates in and supports organizational goals, policies, and guidelines.

Position Type
Full Time
Agency
Various Locations
Salary Range
$62,739.00 - $68,949.00
Job Family
Public Services Group
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
UAW-Pool
Revision Date
November 2010
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Librarian II – Adult Services

Overview

Under general supervision, provides general reference and/or specialized customer service within an assigned adult services program area of the Detroit Public Library (DPL); provides assistance to library customers such as analyzing library needs, selecting library materials, advises the public in the use of library materials and resources, and handles reference and information search requests; provides quality customer service; and supports organizational goals, policies and guidelines.

Position Type
Full Time
Agency
Various Locations
Salary Range
$55,286.00 - $62,368.00
Job Family
Public Services Group
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
UAW-Pool
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Librarian II – Children/Youth Services

Overview

Under general supervision, provides general reference and/or specialized customer service within an assigned children/youth services program area of the Detroit Public Library (DPL); provides assistance to library customers such as analyzing library needs, selecting library materials, advises the public in the use of library materials and resources, and handles reference and information search requests; provides quality customer service; and supports organizational goals, policies and guidelines.

Position Type
Full Time
Agency
Various Locations
Salary Range
$55,286.00 - $62,368.00
Job Family
Public Services Group
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
UAW-Pool
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Customer Service Representative I

Overview

Under manager’s supervision, performs routine library customer service functions and tasks within the Detroit Public Library (DPL) including greeting customers, assisting with routine circulation activities, entering and retrieving data from automated systems, and assisting library users.

Position Type
Part Time
Salary Range
$11.69 - $13.81 per hour – Part-Time 20 Hours a Week
Job Family
Public Services Group
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
AFSCME 1231
Revision Date
November 2010
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Equal Opportunity Employer

The Detroit Public Library is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce.

The Detroit Public Library provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion or similar philosophical beliefs, disability, marital and civil union status, age, genetic information, veteran status or any personal attribute or characteristic that is protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

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