Classified Ad Title:
Adult and Teen Services Librarian
Post Date
3/31/2021
Expiration Date
4/18/2021
Details:
The North Canton Public Library is looking for a friendly, innovative, and dynamic librarian committed to providing high quality, charismatic customer service to patrons of all ages, with a strong focus on adult and teen programming. The successful candidate will provide direct library service to patrons, performing reader’s advisory, reference, technology instruction, and programming.
Job Title: Librarian | Adult and Teen Services
Education: Master of Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited college or university; library
experience preferred
Hours: Full Time (40 hours per week), including evening and weekend hours
Salary: $14.67 per hour to $16.14 per hour, dependent upon experience
Immediate Supervisor: Head of Reference & Technology Services
Responsibilities:
-Under limited supervision, provides reference, technology instruction, and reader’s advisory services to Library patrons
- Guides patrons in the operation of Library services and equipment
- Maintains a working knowledge of the Adult & Teen Collection
- Assesses the needs of the community and coordinates appropriate program activities (both online and in person) to ensure that the goals and objectives of the Library are met
- Works with interdepartmental team to plan, implement, and assess events, displays, and online content at the Library and in the community
- Collaborates with interdepartmental staff to promote and highlight Library services and resources with a distinct focus on promoting programs and collections to potential customers, partners, and the community
- Composes bibliographies, book/media reviews, and Library user guides
- Communicates ideas, issues, and potential solutions to Head of Reference & Technology Services
- Develops, maintains, and promotes positive and professional relationships with internal staff, volunteers, customers, vendors, contractors, and the general public
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Knowledge of professional library principles, methods, techniques, and procedures
- Passion for being informed about developments in the library profession
- Ability to empathize and relate to patrons; ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to launch and manage programs from inception to completion
- Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills are required
- Must be proficient with social media, Internet, and both basic and emerging technology
- Ability to make decisions, multi-task, and work effectively under pressure
- Ability to work with the public and handle potentially difficult situations with skill and tact
- Ability to speak effectively in public
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Understanding of budget maintenance and responsible fiscal decision-making
- Must be able to lift and carry (up to 40 pounds) library materials, push, and/or pull book trucks, bend and reach, utilize a standard mouse and/or keyboard, and be able to spend a reasonable amount of time seated in front of a computer
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
Deadline: Applications will be accepted through April 18. Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and
completed job application to Andrea Legg, Director: alegg@northcantonlibrary.org
The preceding statements provide an overview of the job responsibilities and shall not be construed as an all-inclusive
statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. It does not limit or modify the right of any superv
Contact:
Andrea Legg
Work Phone:
3394994712
Email:
alegg@northcantonlibrary.org
Website:
www.ncantonlibrary.com