Classified Ad Title:
Librarian (Intermediate/Teen) - Akron-Summit County Public Library: Goodyear Branch
Post Date
12/21/2020
Expiration Date
3/21/2021
Details:
HOURS: FULL-TIME (37.5 hours), including evening and weekend hours
SALARY: GRADE 11, $20.36 hour, Non-Exempt
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Providing services to customers in fourth through twelfth grades, including: collection maintenance and merchandising; planning and conducting programs; actively representing the Library in the community through visits to schools and other community groups serving teens; cooperating with area teachers in the selection of appropriate materials; establishing sustained community engagement relationships with local organizations and agencies; providing reference and readers’ advisory; creating an attractive and appealing teen area; cooperating closely with the Early Childhood Librarian in providing family and multi-age programming; assisting customers in utilizing Library technology, including internet and Library databases and e-resources; may serve as in-charge person for the branch, overseeing the work of support staff and student assistants in the absence of the branch manager; performing standard Library routines, including circulation, delivery, and service desk duties; and performing other tasks as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of professional library science, including familiarity with reference and bibliographic resources in the intermediate/teen services areas; understanding of adolescent development and current trends and their influence on program planning, readers advisory, use of technology and relationship building; good research skills; ability to speak and write effectively; sound professional judgment; ability to direct the work of others; and good customer-relation skills, including a pleasing personality and the ability to get along well with others. A Master of Library and Information Science degree issued by an ALA-accredited school of library and information science is required, and some previous library experience is preferred. Applicants within 6 credit hours or less toward completion of an M.L.I.S. degree will also be considered under certain conditions. Individuals hired under these conditions will begin as a Public Service Assistant lll, Grade 10, Step 1, ($19.81/hr), and upon confirmation of completion of the M.L.I.S. degree will be moved to Librarian, Grade 11, Step 1, ($20.36/hr).
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
For consideration, applicants for this position must either submit a resume including salary history and a cover letter indicating previous applicable experience and training or complete an Employment Application in the Human Resources Department at Main Library. Resumes should be emailed to: library-HR@akronlibrary.org or should be mailed to: Human Resources, Akron-Summit County Public Library, 60 S. High Street, Akron OH 44326-0001. For more information about the Akron-Summit County Public Library system, please visit our website at www.akronlibrary.org.
THE AKRON-SUMMIT COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY IS AN EQUAL OPPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Website:
http://www.akronlibrary.org