Librarian

Chester County Library System; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Chester County Library in Exton, PA, is seeking a Part-Time Librarian in the Reference Department. The role involves delivering direct research and reference services to adults and teens in person, by phone, and online, with daytime and evening hours and rotating weekends.

The librarian will serve as passport agent, participate in outreach, and join library committees. ALA-accredited MLS and one year of reference experience are required, along with solid communication, time management, and a

Qualifications

• ALA-accredited MLS required.
• One year of reference experience.
• Knowledge of print and electronic resources preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Willing to work daytime, evening hours, and rotating weekends.
• Background and clearances (PSP, Child Abuse, FBI fingerprint) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct research and reference services to adults and young adults in person, by phone, and online.
• Process passport applications as the official passport agent.
• Participate in outreach initiatives and library committees.
• Maintain safety and physical responsibilities in a high-volume setting.
• Collaborate with colleagues in a fast-paced library environment.

Skills

Reference services

Oral & written communication

Time management

Teamwork

Education

MLS (ALA accredited)

Job description

The County of Chesteris an Equal Opportunity Employer

and Complies with theAmerican with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Requisition# 04718

Title

Librarian

Department

Chester County Library

Location

450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton, PA 19341

Chester County Library has an opening for a Part Time Librarian in the Reference Department. This position is responsible for serving patrons in a high-volume, fast-paced library. The librarian assuming this position will provide direct research and reference services to adults and young adults in-person, over the phone, and online. The librarian will serve as an official passport agent to process passport applications for the public. The librarian will participate in the library’s community outreach initiative and be a contributing member of library committees, as applicable. This position requires an ALA accredited M.L.S. with excellent oral and written communication skills. One year of reference experience, knowledge of print and electronic resources preferred. Candidates should have excellent time management, organization skills and exemplify teamwork, enthusiasm, flexibility, energy, and a genuine enjoyment of working with the public. This position will include daytime and evening hours, and a rotating weekend schedule. This position requires the following physical abilities: to handle, lift, move, shift library materials weighing up to 25 lbs.; to wheel book-carts weighing up to 125 lbs.; to operate a keyboard; to stand, sit, kneel, walk, stoop, reach repeatedly throughout the workday. All library positions require the following criminal background and child abuse clearances: Report of criminal history from the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP); Child Abuse History Clearance from the Department of Human Services (Child Abuse); and Fingerprint based federal criminal history submitted through the Pennsylvania State Police or its authorized agent (FBI).

Position Type

Part-Time

Salary

$28.31 per hour

Weekly Hours

20

Deadline

Applications will be accepted until position is filled