What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Library Associate - Public Experience & Desk Service position at Ann Arbor District Library?
Job Title: Public Library Associate – Public Experience & Desk Service
Department: Public Experience & Desk Service
Supervisor: Interns Lead
Starting Pay: $21.68/hr
Union Position: No
Benefits: No
Hours: Part-time, up to 20 hours per week, at the discretion of the Supervisor, including evening and weekend hours.
Opening: June 23, 2026
Closing Date: July 7, 2026 at 8pm
General Information
The Ann Arbor District Library’s Public Library Associate program offers paid, practical experience for applicants looking to build their skills and knowledge in an exciting, fast-paced environment. Applicants will also critically reflect on their experience with respect to professional training, career aspirations, and personal development.
These internships are available to any applicants with relevant skills, interests, and experience. The internships last for one year from date of hire, with an optional second year extension available to interns who excel in their work.
Will be required to work evenings and weekend hours as part of the regular work schedule.
Public Library Associate positions may also qualify for Directed Field Experience credit, with specifics to be arranged between the student and their AADL supervisor and the manager of the Practical Engagement Program (PEP) or equivalent.
Position Summary
The Public Experience & Desk Service department has the following internship opportunities:
Public Services Intern: Work with the Library’s staff to produce events, provide public service at desks, and develop and maintain collections. Experience working with the public in a customer service setting is required.
Youth Services Intern: Work with the Library’s youth staff to produce events, provide public service at desks, develop and maintain collections. Experience working with children is required.
Requirements:Minimum Qualifications include:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or six or more months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (Applicant must be 18 or older unless high school diploma or GED has been obtained.)
- Classwork, project experience, or training directly related to the desired internship.
- Ability to work successfully with diverse patrons of all ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds.
- Positive attitude and approach to problem solving, customer service and public service.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organization and planning skills.
- Maintains a prompt and reliable attendance record.
Preferred Qualifications include:
- Experience working in a public library.
- Experience contributing content into a Content Management System.
- Ability to work successfully within a complex organizational structure.
- Successful and relevant work experience in a public service setting.
The above is intended to describe the major responsibilities and requirements for this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities or requirements.
The Ann Arbor District Library is an EEO Employer.
The Ann Arbor District Library reserves the right to change, amend, add, delete and otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities, and position titles as it deems necessary to meet the needs of its business.
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