Classified Ad Title:
Children's Services Part-time Librarian
Post Date
2/26/2021
Expiration Date
5/27/2021
Details:
Do you enjoy providing top-rated customer service? Are you enthusiastic about helping children? Do you want to be part of an all-star team providing a valuable resource to the community? We have one opening for Librarian II– Children's Services at the Cuyahoga Falls Library. The position is part-time (20) per week.
The Cuyahoga Falls Library's mission is to connect people with the world of ideas, information, and imagination by providing access and professional guidance to resources that inform, entertain and enrich.
This position assists in accomplishing that mission by:
Providing information and reader's advisory service in person and over the telephone.
Creates and executes children's programs and events in-person and virtually.
Instructs the public in the use of the library's collection and equipment.
Assists with the development of the children's collection
Conduct preschool and other community outreach initiatives
Acts as a mentor by connecting patrons and staff with information, tools, and resources to pursue their passions.
Demonstrates an interest in and ability to use and troubleshoot technology of all kinds while helping patrons in the Makerspace and at the information desk.
Requires working mainly in Children's department by may assist in other departments.
Education/Experience
MLS degree required
Essential Functions/Knowledge of the Position
Performs information desk duties.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing.
Enthusiastic about excellent customer service for internal and external customers.
Knowledge of children's literature and other resources for young people
Knowledge and experience in literacy development, reading instruction, and STEAM
Cooperative, flexible, optimistic, and positive attitude.
Enthusiastic about serving young people and other customers.
Work well independently and as a team member.
Willingness to explore and research solutions to software and hardware problems as they arise.
Confidence, experience, and ability to instruct in the use of various forms of technology, including digital devices.
Core Competencies
Adaptability
Problem Solving
Communication
Customer Service
Team Work
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a part-time position approximately 20 hours a week. Pay starts at $18.11/hr. Position will remain open until filled. Days and hours of work vary by schedule. Evening and weekend work will be required as schedule demands.
Contact:
Elizabeth Wuest
Home Phone:
3309282117
Work Phone:
3309282117
Email:
ewuest@cuyahogafallslibrary.org
Website:
https://cuyahogafallslibrary.org/