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Library Openings Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

City of Livonia, MI

Library Page

Livonia, MI · On-site

$13.73/hr

Civic Center Library Opening Date: 04/23/2026 The City of Livonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer JOB RESPONSIBILITIES An employee in this classification performs routine tasks under the supervision ...

City of Livonia, MI

Library Page

Livonia, MI · On-site

$13.73/hr

Civic Center Library Opening Date: 04/23/2026 The City of Livonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer JOB RESPONSIBILITIES An employee in this classification performs routine tasks under the supervision ...

Bay College

Library Assistant

Escanaba, MI · On-site

$16.30/hr

Monday, Wednesday, and one additional day during library open hours. May include 1-2 evenings/week and one Saturday/year. Supervision Exercised Work-Study Students Supervision Received Works under ...

Bay College

Library Assistant

Escanaba, MI · On-site

$16.30 - $19.18/hr

Monday, Wednesday, and one additional day during library open hours. May include 1-2 evenings/week and one Saturday/year. Supervision Exercised Work-Study Students Supervision Received Works under ...

BAY College

Library Assistant

Escanaba, MI · On-site

$16.30 - $19.18/hr

Monday, Wednesday, and one additional day during library open hours. May include 1-2 evenings/week and one Saturday/year. Supervision Exercised Work-Study Students Supervision Received Works under ...

Michigan Library Association

Library Director

Paw Paw, MI · On-site

$70 - $100/hr

The Paw Paw District Library is searching for the next Library Director to lead our dedicated team ... The position will remain open until filled. References will be requested after the interview ...

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City of Livonia, MI

Substitute Librarian

Livonia, MI · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

Civic Center Library Opening Date: 04/23/2026 The City of Livonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer JOB RESPONSIBILITIES The Library is seeking professional Librarians who have training and/or ...

Bloomfield Township

BTPL-Library Page

Bloomfield, MI · On-site

$13.78/hr

Assists in opening or closing of the Library * Assist department staff before and after programs when needed * Performs special assignments or duties as needed REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM: * Ability to ...

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Library Page

City of Livonia, MI

Livonia, MI • On-site

$13.73/hr

Temporary

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Salary: $13.73 Hourly
Location : Civic Center Library, City of Livonia, MI
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: N/A
Department: Civic Center Library
Opening Date: 04/23/2026
The City of Livonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
An employee in this classification performs routine tasks under the supervision of a professional Librarian or Library Aide.
Examples of work are: shelving books and magazines, "reading" shelves to determine if the books are in their proper place, lifting boxes of books, mending books and magazines, and performing related duties as assigned. A Library Page may be required to drive the City van and make deliveries of books between the three (3) libraries. In addition, some Library Pages may work as monitors of the Library and the Meeting Rooms. Library Pages may be required to work evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND APPLICATION PROCESS
At the time of application, an applicant must:
  1. Be a citizen of the United States or resident alien with the right to work in the United States; and
  2. Have reached their 18th birthday; and
  3. Have a high school diploma or valid equivalency certificate; and
  4. Have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

NOTE: The City of Livonia continuously accepts applications for the Library Page position, however, this does not necessarily mean there is a current vacancy. Applications are retained for six months and if/when a vacancy occurs, applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
  • The system to be followed in shelving books.

Ability to:
  • Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and establish effective working conditions with fellow employees
  • Follow specific oral and written instruction
  • Adapt and improve the methods and procedures in performing assignments
  • Perform light manual labor

Temporary employees are not eligible for fringe benefits.
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Do you have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record?
  • Yes
  • No

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