Classified Ad Title:
Outreach Librarian - Elyria Public Library
Post Date
1/3/2025
Expiration Date
4/3/2025
Details:
ELYRIA PUBLIC LIBRARY POSITION POSTING
Join Elyria Public Library and make a lasting impact on young minds by bringing the library beyond its walls!
Job Title: Outreach Librarian – Full Time-37.5 hours
Salary: $22.27 per hour
Benefits: 7 paid holidays, paid vacation (2-weeks in 1st year, 4-weeks in 2nd year), personal days (4-days per year) and sick leave (equivalent to 6-days per year). Health Benefits include Single/Family Medical, Dental, and Vision with 80/20 split of premiums (employee’s cost is 20% of premium).
The Opportunity:
As part of our Outreach Team, you will have the chance to extend the library’s reach across the entire Elyria community. From schools to local organizations, your role as Outreach Librarian will take library services beyond our physical branches, allowing you to engage with children and teens through innovative and creative programs. Whether you're delivering captivating Storytimes or developing programs that inspire learning and imagination, you’ll make a significant impact by meeting patrons where they are and bringing the library to them.
Key responsibilities:
Elevate Customer Experiences:
· Create a welcoming, exciting environment wherever you go, inspiring curiosity and enthusiasm for library services.
· Serve as the go-to resource for patrons, answering questions and providing research assistance.
Engage the Community:
· Build relationships throughout the community, serving as the library’s friendly face in schools, community centers, and local events.
· Foster a love of reading and learning by creating inviting spaces, both inside and outside the library, where young minds can thrive.
Innovative Programming:
· Develop engaging, creative programs that bring the joy of learning to young patrons in a variety of settings across Elyria.
· Partner with local organizations to expand our reach and create new opportunities for community engagement.
Digital Leadership:
· Guide young patrons and their families through digital resources, staying ahead of technological trends to enhance their experience.
· Provide hands-on support to ensure patrons of all ages can navigate and enjoy digital tools and library technologies.
Collection Development:
· Curate a dynamic collection of materials that reflects the diverse interests and needs of the Elyria community.
· Keep collections fresh and vibrant by maintaining, organizing, and enhancing materials wherever library services are offered.
Qualifications:
· A Master’s degree in Library Science preferred, or a relevant field required.
· Experience working with children and young adults in a library, school, or community setting.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a passion for building community connections.
· Proficiency in using and teaching digital tools and resources.
· Creativity and a proactive attitude towards developing unique, enriching programs.
· Enthusiasm for fostering a fun, positive, and engaging environment for youth.
Apply to Human Resources Director at apply@elyrialibrary.org