Adult Services Librarian - 20 Hours/Week

Classification: Librarian | Starting Hourly Rate: $18.55 (Librarian I) / $24.25 (Librarian II) | Location: Xenia Community Library, Adult Services | Reports to: Head of Adult Services | Employment Status: Part-time, non-exempt, bargaining unit | Hours: 20 hours per week (includes daytime, evening, and weekend shifts)

About the Role

To promote the mission and values of the Greene County Public Library. To carry out objectives and goals of the strategic plan to better serve the community. To provide information services to adults and children using print and electronic sources.

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 the use of library and reference tools; provides both one-on-one assistance and group presentations.
• Assists in developing the library’s collection through:
  • Analyzing and evaluating the collection’s strengths and weaknesses
  • Selecting materials for removal from the collection
  • 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 and performs opening/closing procedures.
• Keeps abreast of current developments in the field through attendance and participation in conferences, workshops, and continuing education.
• Participates in groups such as Adult Services Council, Summer Reading Club Committee, etc.
• Gathers statistics, prepares reports, and completes other projects as assigned.
• Performs tasks of lower-level classifications as necessary.
• Attends staff meetings, reads email, minutes, and the staff website to stay informed.

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 computer 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 a supervisor and keep the supervisor informed of departmental needs and concerns.

Qualifications

• Adult Services Librarian II: Master of Library Science degree from an ALA-accredited school required. 1–3 years of library and/or customer service experience strongly preferred.
• Adult Services Librarian I: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required. 1–3 years of library and/or customer service experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with reference service, including electronic retrieval, preferred.

Environmental Conditions

Work is performed in an office-like setting with considerable mobility: light lifting, bending, stooping, stretching, and sitting at a variety of desks and service points. Schedule includes evening and weekend hours, including Sundays, and may be altered based on library needs.

Benefits

• The library contributes 14% of salary to the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS); employee contributes 10%.
• Library contributes a percentage of salary for Medicare.
• Vacation: 10–20 days per year (depending on length of service and professional status).
• Sick leave: 12 days per year.
• Personal leave: 3 days per year.
• 10 holidays, including 2 floating holidays.
• Parental leave for birth or adoption of a minor child.
• 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 ($3,000–$4,000 per year depending on the subject).
• Dental insurance: employer pays 100% of employee premium; additional coverage for dependents is at employee expense.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).