Classified Ad Title:
Adult Services Librarian - Kent Free Library

Post Date
4/18/2025

Expiration Date
7/17/2025

Details:
Kent Free Library’s Adult Services Department has an immediate opening for an Adult Services Librarian. The successful candidate is approachable, friendly, and willing to be a team player. We are looking for someone who truly enjoys working with the public and wants to make positive contributions to the Adult Services Department, the library, and the amazing Kent community. This position reports to the Adult Services Manager and works as part of a team of librarians to meet the needs of Kent Free Library users.

Summary
The Adult Services Librarian provides reference and readers’ advisory assistance at a public service information desk; offers technology help one-on-one and in a public computer lab; develops, implements and/or presents a variety of programs for the library’s adult users; participates in collection development; and follows and enforces library procedures and policies. Applicants with demonstrated public library experience from previous employment or from a practicum experience are preferred. Other responsibilities include: a focus on customer service excellence; knowledge of trends and topics in adult services; familiarity with current authors, titles, movies, and music; and experience with current and emerging technologies and trends in public libraries. This position may also be assigned collection development responsibilities in subject areas in which the candidate has familiarity.

Qualifications
Required: Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program. Applicants with six months or less towards completion of the MLIS will be considered. A flexible schedule including two evenings a week and a regular weekend rotation is required. Previous public library experience preferred. Strong Microsoft Office and Google Workspace skills; knowledge of ILS systems (SirsiDynix); and a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.

Salary: Starting at $42,861, dependent on qualifications and experience.

To apply: Submit a cover letter and resume to the Library Director: stacey.richardson@kentfreelibrary.org

Deadline: This position will remain open until filled. Applications received by Friday, May 2, 2025 will receive priority consideration.


Contact:
Stacey Richardson

Email:
stacey.richardson@kentfreelibrary.org

Website:
312 W Main St.