FT-Assistant Librarian in Outreach

Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library•Evansville, IN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library (EVPL), we cultivate curiosity by creating wonder, and we envision communities united through shared exploration and understanding. Bring your whole self to work each day and be authentically you. You bring a unique perspective and life view to the work we do for and with our community. As an EVPL employee, you should feel supported and empowered to think forward and to problem solve with your colleagues. At EVPL your voice, your lived experiences, and YOU matter! Each individual adds to the team as a whole, and every role makes a difference in how we impact Evansville and Vanderburgh County.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related or applicable field.
2+ years’ experience working in direct customer service.
1+ years’ experience with a variety of computer hardware and software systems (printers, digital catalogs, eReaders, etc.).
Enthusiasm for reading, listening, viewing, and learning.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, as well as Google Suite products.
Must obtain and maintain Indiana State Library professional librarian accreditation, which includes at minimum 3 Library Science courses.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

1+ years’ experience working in a library.
1+ years’ experience conducting programs for and/or teaching patrons of all ages.
A continuous learner with a welcoming attitude, a collaborative work ethic, and a desire to go above and beyond to serve our diverse community.

Responsibilities

Propose, plan, design, and conduct activities, programs, events, and services.
Interact with library patrons, colleagues, and community members across multiple points of service in a library facility, designated outreach/engagement locations, online or via telephone in a manner that contributes to a delightful library experience.
Assist with wayfinding related to facilities, services, resources, equipment, and technologies in the library and around the city and/or county.
Assist and educate patrons over the phone or in-person in technology relating to library or personal use including computers, internet, eBooks or eReaders, hardware, software, digital catalog, digital accounts, scanners, printers or other various software, and accessing materials via the internet.
Actively promote EVPL, its services, programs, resources, and experts to library patrons and in the community.
Manage library accounts, including establishing and deactivating library cards, handling fines and fees, and other related transactions.
Effectively communicate and interpret policies and procedures to library patrons.
Support materials management by facilitating materials check out/in, hold requests, selection and deselection, and locating and shelving of materials as assigned.
Participate in special projects, or other duties, as assigned.