Adult Services Librarian: Build Programs & Serve Community

Black Caucus of the American Library Association; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food & fun culture

Leadership and development

Supportive culture

Job summary

Black Caucus of the American Library Association seeks a librarian who excels in service, programming, and community connection. You’ll guide patrons to resources, train users, and help build a diverse, responsive collection.

You’ll collaborate with staff to design innovative programs for all ages, and provide tech assistance and outreach to the community. ALA-accredited MLS and strong customer service are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited school.
• A minimum of one (1) year of customer service experience.
• Proficient in ILS and library resources; ability to search databases and assist patrons.

Responsibilities

• Proactively provides customer service to patrons.
• 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 data and reports for collection maintenance and makes withdrawals according to library guidelines.
• Initiates development and implementation of adult, teen, and children’s programs to increase awareness of library resources.
• Recommends materials based on patrons’ interests.
• Delivers programs, presentations and training to patrons and organizations; may serve as librarian-in-charge.
• Assists patrons with basic troubleshooting of common software and devices.

Skills

ILS proficiency

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Information organization

Public speaking

Policy knowledge

MS Office

Education

Master’segree in Library Science (ALA-accredited)

Customer service experience (1 year)

Tools

Integrated Library System (ILS)

Job description

Black Caucus of the American Library Association seeks a librarian who excels in service, programming, and community connection. You’ll guide patrons to resources, train users, and help build a diverse, responsive collection.

You’ll collaborate with staff to design innovative programs for all ages, and provide tech assistance and outreach to the community. ALA-accredited MLS and strong customer service are required.