Adult Services Librarian - 20 Hours/Week

Greene County Public Library • Fairborn, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time position, 20 hours per week, for an Adult Services Librarian at the Fairborn Community Library. The role involves promoting the library's mission and values, carrying out strategic plan objectives, and providing information services to adults and children using both print and electronic resources. The librarian will answer reference and reader's advisory questions, instruct users on library resources, assist in collection development, plan and present library programs, prepare displays and bibliographies, troubleshoot electronic resources, and may assume 'person in charge' responsibilities in the absence of supervisors. The position also involves assisting in training employees, performing opening/closing procedures, staying current with professional developments, participating in committees, gathering statistics, preparing reports, and performing tasks of lower-level classifications as needed. The role requires a commitment to continuing education and staying informed through various communication channels.

Requirements

• Ability to provide knowledgeable customer service to assist all library patrons in a timely manner; show tact and courtesy in relations with the public and other staff members.
• Ability to communicate clearly and read printed and on-screen information.
• Proven computers skills and ability to input information into an automated system.
• Ability to multi-task, work in a fast paced environment and handle difficult situations.
• Ability to handle routine problems under the guidance of supervisor and keep supervisor informed of departmental needs and concerns.
• Master of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited school required (for Librarian II).
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university required (for Librarian I).
• 1-3 years of Library and/or Customer Service experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with reference service, including electronic retrieval preferred.

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years of Library and/or Customer Service experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with reference service, including electronic retrieval preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answers reference and reader's advisory questions from the public and conducts necessary research in various media, including electronic and Internet sources.
• Instructs and aids library users in use of library and of reference tools; provides both one-to-one assistance and group presentations.
• Assists in developing the community’s library’s collection through: (1) analyzing and evaluating the collection’s strengths and weaknesses (2) selecting materials for removal from the collection (3) identifying community information needs and suggesting materials to meet them.
• Plans, designs, promotes, presents, and evaluates library programs for adults or families.
• Plans and/or prepares displays, bibliographies, or other informational materials.
• Troubleshoots all electronic resources and equipment in the department.
• In the absence of supervisors, assumes “person in charge” responsibilities.
• Assists in training employees.
• Responsible for opening/closing procedures.
• Keeps abreast of current developments in the field through attendance and participation in conferences and workshops and through programs of continuing education, professional reading, and participation in professional groups.
• Participates in groups such as Reference Council, Adult Programming Committee, Summer Reading Club Committee etc.
• Gathers statistics, prepares reports, and completes other projects as assigned.
• Attends conferences, workshops, seminars, and training to maintain knowledge as reflected in training curriculum.
• Keeps abreast of information by regularly reading email, minutes and staff website as well as attending staff meetings.
• Performs tasks of lower level classifications as necessary.

Benefits

• Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS) contribution (14% paid by library, 10% by employee)
• Medicare contribution
• Vacation (10–20 days per year depending on length of service and professional status)
• Sick leave (12 days credit per year)
• Personal leave (3 days credit per year)
• Holidays (8 Standard, 2 Floating)
• Parental Leave
• Merit time off, if warranted
• Bereavement time, if needed
• Employee Assistance Program for employee and eligible family members
• Voluntary participation in the Ohio Deferred Compensation Plan
• Eligibility for Tuition Reimbursement program after one full year of employment ($3000 - $4000 per year)
• Dental insurance (employer pays 100% of employee premium)
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level