Adult Services Librarian: Programs, Tech Help & Outreach

Wright Memorial Public Library; Oakwood (OH); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Sick time

Holidays

OPERS enrollment

Job summary

Wright Memorial Public Library in Oakwood, Ohio, seeks a library professional to deliver reference and reader's advisory services, develop programs, and manage collections. The role emphasizes customer service, technology support, and community outreach to enhance library usage.

The position requires strong verbal and written communication, teamwork, and the ability to work some evenings and weekends to serve patrons effectively.

Qualifications

• MLIS from an ALA-accredited program or actively pursuing MLIS.
• 1 year of customer service experience; library experience preferred.
• Strong research, multi-tasking and information-literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Patron Assistance - provide direct reference and reader's advisory service in person, by phone, and online; troubleshoot technology issues.
• Programming – design, implement and evaluate programs to promote resources and engage the community.
• Collection Development – maintain and assess library materials; participate in weeding.
• Promotion & Marketing – create flyers, brochures, displays and participate in events.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Technology proficiency

Education

Master’s Degree in Library Science (MLIS)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wright Memorial Public Library in Oakwood, Ohio, seeks a library professional to deliver reference and reader's advisory services, develop programs, and manage collections. The role emphasizes customer service, technology support, and community outreach to enhance library usage.

The position requires strong verbal and written communication, teamwork, and the ability to work some evenings and weekends to serve patrons effectively.