Interlochen Center for the Arts, one of America’s most prestigious institutions for arts education, performance and fine arts presentations seeks to hire a Librarian. The Part-Time Librarian works up to 30 hours a week during Interlochen Arts Academy the months of August through May. 

The library staff 

• build meaningful relationships with faculty, staff and students.
• assist patrons in finding information.
• provide a collection that reflects and anticipates patron’s needs.
• create a welcoming atmosphere.

This position works closely with the Bonisteel Library Director and other library staff members in order to provide these services to the ICA community.  

Major job responsibilities include 

• Being able to provide a high level of reference to students, faculty and staff
• Collaborating with other library staff on the selection of materials for the library
• Working with library staff on special projects dealing with outreach, programming and initiatives
• Assisting patrons with technology issues
• Processing orders for supplies and materials when needed
• Participating in school wide committee work when applicable
• Circulating Library items
• Assisting in the supervision of community service students
• Performing copy-cataloging of materials, book processing, cleaning up of data 
• Processing MelCat books
• Shelving books and shelf maintenance when needed

• Making daily reference desk decisions including circulation matters with students, faculty, and staff

• Experience working in a library
• An ALA-accredited MLS or MLIS is desirable
• Easily adapts to new technologies
• Proficient in using and teaching library databases
• Knowledgeable in both current and future trends and practices in libraries
• Possesses superior organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities
• Ability to communicate professionally by demonstrating exceptional written and spoken communication skills
• Familiar with MAC OS 

Compensation and Benefits: 

A competitive hourly wage, will commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Application Requirements:  

Required documents for application are: Resume, cover letter/letter of interest, and a list of references.  These documents should be uploaded into your application, under the additional documents section.  You can complete the online application by clicking the "I'm interested" green button.

 Review of materials will commence immediately and continue until the position has been filled. Materials submitted will be held in strictest confidence, and references will not be contacted without the permission of the applicant.

More information about Interlochen Center for the Arts:

Interlochen Center for the Arts MISSION…

To engage and inspire people worldwide through excellence in educational, artistic and cultural programs, enhancing the quality of life through the universal language of the arts.

THE CORE PURPOSE…

To ignite lifelong passion for the arts

THE CORE VALUES…

Nurturing, Inspiring,Transforming, Enlightening and Enduring

 
Interlochen Center for the Arts includes:

Interlochen Arts Academy

Interlochen Arts Academy, a fine arts boarding high school, offers the highest quality artistic training combined with comprehensive college-preparatory academics. The Academy also offers post-graduate opportunities.

Interlochen Arts Camp

Young artists from around the world gather at Interlochen each summer to learn, create and perform alongside leading artists and instructors. Programs are offered to students in grades three through twelve.

Interlochen College of Creative Arts

Adult artists thrive on opportunities to learn and express themselves creatively. The College of Creative Arts offers programs in a variety of arts disciplines.

Interlochen Public Radio

Classical Music: 88.7 FM, Interlochen; 88.5 FM, Mackinaw City; 94.7 FM, Traverse City and 100.9 FM, East Jordan/Charlevoix

News Radio: 91.5 FM, Traverse City; 90.1 FM, Harbor Springs/Petoskey; 89.7 FM, Manistee/Ludington

Streaming online at ipr.interlochen.org.  Through two listener-supported broadcast services, Interlochen Public Radio (IPR) connects northwest Michigan with arts, news and culture on a global scale. IPR also gives significant focus to local and regional news, information and artists.

Interlochen Presents

Interlochen brings dozens of world-renowned artists to northwest Michigan, enhancing the region’s position on the global arts map. Interlochen presents more than 600 events each year by students, faculty and guest artists, making Interlochen one of the nation’s largest arts presenters.