Casual positions are part-time, non-union, at-will.

With some administrative exceptions, hours worked are not to exceed 19 hours per week Sunday through Saturday.

For some casual positions, additional hours may be worked on a rotational, on-call or as-needed basis.

Specific work schedules are dependent on the Library's operating hours and the relevant department's needs. Most public service positions require some evening and/or weekend hours.

There are no benefits associated with hourly positions.

All pooled positions are casual.

Note: The Library does not offer seasonal employment.

Regular positions are regular full-time or part-time positions, including both exempt and non-exempt employees.

Some regular positions are represented by one of two collective bargaining units at the Library.

Positions not covered by a collective bargaining agreement are at-will positions.

Benefits are associated with regular positions; specific benefits available are determined by any relevant collective bargaining agreement and/or the position’s FTE (full-time equivalency).

Specific work schedules for regular positions are dependent on the Library’s operating hours and the relevant department’s needs.

Employment application forms are available at the following locations:

• On this site. Download form (PDF);
• At each Branch location;
• On the self-service table on the first floor of the Downtown Library immediately to the left when you enter the building; next to the copy machine(in the Community Giveaway alcove).

Applications may be submitted in person:

• At the Fiction & Media desk, 1st floor of the Downtown Library;
• At any Branch location.

or mailed to:

Human Resources
Ann Arbor District Library
343 South Fifth Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48104

We are currently unable to accept electronic submission of applications.

Job postings and applications are available at the following locations:

• On this web site


• At each Branch location


• On the self-service table on the first floor of the Downtown Library immediately to the left when you enter the building; next to the copy machine

There are two categories of job postings at the AADL:

Posted Vacancies

Posted Vacancies have a specifically identified application deadline. The vacancies in this category may include full or part-time positions, and may be either regular (with employer-paid benefits) or casual (hourly positions with no benefits). Applications for posted vacancies remain active until the conclusion of the recruitment activity for that specific position. Applications are reviewed after the application deadline, and interviews are generally scheduled within 14-21 days of that date. All applicants for posted vacancies will receive a confirmation of receipt of their application, and will be notified of the outcome of the recruitment process for the position.

View Current Posted Vacancies

Pooled Positions

These positions generally have a higher level of hiring activity than other positions in the Library, and the Library will accept applications for them on an ongoing basis in order to maintain an applicant "pool." All pooled positions are casual, part-time positions, and do not include benefits. Applications which meet the minimum qualifications for the positions remain active for three (3)months from the date received by the Library and will be reviewed by the hiring supervisor for any openings which occur during that period. There may not be current openings for pooled positions at any given time. The hiring supervisor will contact applicants directly if an interview is desired.

Please do not call the Human Resources Office regarding the status of your application. Due to the volume of applications reviewed, and the intermittent nature of the hiring activity, the Human Resources office is not able to provide information regarding the status of any individual application for pooled positions. Applicants will receive an e-mail confirming receipt of their application, but will not be notified of the outcome of each hiring opportunity.

Bookshelver/Processor

Circulation/Branch Clerk

How to apply

• A separate application is required for each position you wish to apply. You are welcome to copy your completed application and to add the job title and your signature to the copy if you wish to apply for multiple positions.
• Applications may be submitted in person at any of our locations or you may mail them to:

  Ann Arbor District Library
  Human Resources
  343 S. Fifth Avenue
  Ann Arbor, MI 48104

  ***Applications for positions with a specific application deadline must be postmarked or received at one of our locations by the close of business on the deadline date.***

• An e-mail is sent to all applicants confirming receipt of an application within 10 business days of receipt.