Adult Services Librarian (313)

Jimmy Jazz; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Worthington Park Library in Worthington, OH is seeking a Librarian to assist patrons, develop collections, and lead programs for adults, teens, and children.

The role requires a Master’s in Library Science and strong customer service, research, and instruction skills, plus proficiency with ILS and MS Office. This exempt, full-time position offers opportunities to engages the community and manage library resources.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited school.
• A minimum of one year of customer service experience.
• Proficient in traditional and electronic resources and online searching.

Responsibilities

• Proactively provides customer service
• Interviews, researches, and answers questions from patrons
• Assists Materials Selectors in developing and maintaining a high quality collection based on community needs, usage levels, and relevance of materials.
• Evaluates materials, utilizes statistical data and reports for collection maintenance and makes withdrawals according to library guidelines
• Initiates the development and implementation of adult, teen, and children’s programs to increase awareness of library resources and encourage library use
• Recommends materials based on patrons’ interest
• Provides programs, presentations and training to patrons and other organizations, in the Library and in the community
• Serves as librarian-in-charge, as assigned
• Performs duties of Library Associate, Storytime Associate and Circulation Assistant, as needed

Skills

ILS proficiency

MS Office

Online searching

Public speaking

Education

Master’s degree in Library Science

Tools

Integrated Library System (ILS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Location 1389 Worthington Centre Drive,Worthington, OH, 43085,United States
• Base Pay $57,297.00 / Year
• Job Category Adult Services
• Employee Type Exempt Union
• Required Degree Masters

Description

Purpose

Under direction, the Librarian assists patrons in identifying and locating appropriate materials using electronic, print and other resources; trains patrons in the use of resources; develops the collection and prepares and conducts programs designed to encourage library use.

Essential Position Functions

• Proactively provides customer service
• Interviews, researches, and answers questions from patrons
• Assists Materials Selectors in developing and maintaining a high quality collection based on community needs, usage levels, and relevance of materials.
• Evaluates materials, utilizes statistical data and reports for collection maintenance and makes withdrawals according to library guidelines
• Initiates the development and implementation of adult, teen, and children’s programs to increase awareness of library resources and encourage library use
• Recommends materials based on patrons’ interest
• Provides programs, presentations and training to patrons and other organizations, in the Library and in the community
• Serves as librarian-in-charge, as assigned
• Performs duties of Library Associate, Storytime Associate and Circulation Assistant, as needed

Requirements

Education, Training and/or Experience

• Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited school
• A minimum of one (1) year of customer service experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

• Proficient in the use of the Integrated Library System (ILS)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use appropriate judgment in handling information and records
• Ability to work accurately with attention to detail
• Ability to arrange items in alphanumeric and/or subject order
• Superior working knowledge of traditional and electronic resources including web sites and databases; excellent online searching skills
• Ability to deliver programs and speak before groups
• Ability to retain and follow circulation policies and procedures
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

Valid driver’s license, with an acceptable driving record

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit and use computer for extended periods and operate standard office equipment, daily
• Ability to lift and move up to fifty (50) pounds, daily
• Ability to push book trucks with up to 150 pounds of materials on them, daily
• Ability to stand for extended periods, daily
• Ability to perform repeated reaching, bending, climbing and squatting, daily
• Travel by automobile is required occasionally

Summary

Schedule

• Sunday (every 3rd): 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• Wednesday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Thursday: 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
• Either a Friday or Saturday each week (based on a rotating schedule): 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Additional Information

• Position Hours Full-time (37 hours)
• Department Adult Services
• Library Location Worthington Park Library