Classified Ad Title:
Librarian (Teen) - Akron-Summit County Public Library
Post Date
6/15/2021
Expiration Date
8/6/2021
Details:
JOB TITLE: LIBRARIAN - Teen
LOCATION: Main Library
HOURS: Full-time (37.5 hours) including evenings and Saturday and
Sunday hours
SALARY: GRADE 11, $20.56 hour, Non-Exempt
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist manager and staff to fulfill the Library’s mission and implement core values; advise and assist customers in a friendly and accessible manner with the selection, organization, and navigation of library materials that will be of interest to and appropriate for customers using teen materials; research and answer reference questions and provide guidance in the use of online resources; compile bibliographies of materials that address needs and interests of teens and adults who work with them; develop materials lists, reference guides and displays to promote library services; cover service points in the Teen Area, Children’s Library and other Main Library divisions as needed; provide library service with emphasis on both of the following aspects of customer and community service through programming and community engagement; perform collection maintenance duties including creating displays, weeding, and arranging materials for improved access; communicate and collaborate with Collection Development staff regarding customer and community trends and interests; assist customers with readers’ advisory and in the use of computers, printers, copy machines, e-readers, and other equipment and performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITITES:
Strong customer service skills, including experience handling difficult/demanding customers; demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of library science; demonstrated knowledge of children and teen interests, programs and services; demonstrated knowledge of child development; ability to plan and conduct developmentally appropriate programs for youth; demonstrated ability to think and work independently using sound professional judgment; strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; research skills using print and electronic resources; ability to maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, Library agency staff and customers; a Master of Library and Information Science degree from an ALA accredited School of Library and Information Science required; previous customer service experience required; previous library experience preferred; previous experience with youth preferred and Ohio Public Librarian Certification preferred. Applicants with 7 credit hours or less towards completion of the M.L.I.S. will also be considered under certain conditions. Individuals hired under these conditions will begin as a Public Service Assistant III, Grade 10, Step 1, ($20.01/hr), and upon confirmation of completion of the M.L.I.S. degree will be moved to Librarian, Grade 11, Step 1, ($20.56/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 OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Website:
http://www.akronlibrary.org