Information Services Librarian: Community Outreach & Programs

Northwest Regional Library System; Miamisburg, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

OPERS retirement

Job summary

Dayton Metro Library in Miamisburg is hiring a full-time Information Services Librarian to lead adult services at the branch and strengthen community ties. The role involves coordinating programs, assisting with collections, and maintaining high service standards.

The librarian will collaborate with local organizations, promote library resources, and support strategic initiatives while ensuring ADA compliance and welcoming public spaces.

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Library and Information Science is preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret reference resources, general business periodicals, professional journals, policy and procedure manuals and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, book reviews, readers’ advisory materials and business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from patrons, managers, coworkers and community members.
• Ability to deal effectively with confrontational individuals and/or challenging situations.
• Knowledge of professional library principles, methods, techniques and procedures; familiarity with literature, periodicals, audiovisual materials, websites and social media.
• Ability to determine patron information needs and construct search strategies using print and non-print resources.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies and their application to reference work.
• Ability to plan and implement programs and services to meet community needs.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates excellent internal and external customer service; creates a welcoming atmosphere in public service areas.
• Provides reference, readers' advisory, information literacy assistance, and guides patrons at Ask Me Desk and other service points.
• Assists patrons with locating materials and using public computers and library devices.
• Provides work guidance when the Branch Library Manager is away.
• Designs, promotes, presents, and evaluates adult programs addressing community needs.
• Maintains liaisons with community organizations and government agencies; conducts library outreach.
• Maintains attractive adult public service areas per safety and ADA requirements; creates displays.
• Evaluates titles for purchase and deselection; assists with collection maintenance.
• Submits reports and budget requests; may serve on library committees; supports system-wide initiatives.
• Performs special duties such as indexing, bibliographies, and opening/closing tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Active listening

Communication

Patron instruction

Teamwork

Problem solving

Public speaking

Reference & information literacy

Search strategies

Adaptability

Education

Master's in Library and Information Science

Job description

Dayton Metro Library in Miamisburg is hiring a full-time Information Services Librarian to lead adult services at the branch and strengthen community ties. The role involves coordinating programs, assisting with collections, and maintaining high service standards.

The librarian will collaborate with local organizations, promote library resources, and support strategic initiatives while ensuring ADA compliance and welcoming public spaces.