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Employment
Opportunity
JOB
TITLE: Librarian I – Lenski (Grade
21)
STATUS: Full-time
(currently 37.50) – Non-Exempt
LOCATION: Main
Library – Lenski Children’s Center, 201 S. Fountain Ave,
Springfield, Ohio
Clark
County Public Library offers a wonderful opportunity to inspire and serve the
youth in our community! Are you an enthusiastic youth advocate, willing
to serve as part of our customer service team and assist in increasing our
children’s programming and collection? Under general supervision of the
Director, the Librarian I - Lenski interacts extensively with the public
and other staff members and is responsible for coordination and administration
of youth services at the Main Library.
REQUIRED
EDUCATION:
·
Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS or MLIS)
from an ALA-accredited college
PRINCIPAL
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
·
Provide
prompt, accurate assistance for patrons in utilizing library resources and
services
·
Interpret
community interests, concerns, and needs to assist in developing and
maintaining appropriate library services and collections
o Perform
Readers’ advisory services, formal communications, and public
presentations
o Read reviews,
bibliographies and other sources in order to plan, promote, implement,
recommend, and evaluate department collections, programs, activities, exhibits,
and displays
o Select, organize,
weed, and maintain library materials as assigned
·
Establish
and maintain relationships with local schools, agencies, and organizations for
the purpose of promoting youth services programs and encouraging community
partnerships
o Plan and present effective
youth services programs from infants to teens
o Prepare and compile
reports and statistics reflecting youth services activities
o Conduct library
tours
·
Provide
support supervision to Children’s Center’s Library Assistants
and Library Associates and establish and maintain effective working
relationships with other staff members and the public
·
Related
duties as assigned by the Director
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
·
Thorough
knowledge of children’s and young adult literature
·
Interact
and respond professionally and appropriately to patrons and staff
·
Proficiency
with Microsoft Windows and MS Office products, Internet, email, and related
products
·
Strong
organizational, written and verbal communication skills
·
Ability
to work independently and with others
·
Knowledge
of library automations systems (prefer knowledge of Polaris automation systems)
·
Prefer
experience with youth programming, including Summer reading Program events and
youth collection development
OTHER:
·
Ability
to operate tools and controls, reach, stand, walk, sit, see at close range and
distance, talk and hear, occasionally lift lightweight objects (up to 25
pounds) and push book carts (up to 50 pounds), bend, reach, and stoop in order
to provide general assistance
·
Valid
Ohio driver’s license needed to attend meetings and presentations
·
Ability
to work flexible schedule as needed, including some weekend and evening hours
Salary
and Benefits:
Excellent
benefits include Ohio Public Employees Retirement System, ten (10) holidays, term
life insurance, four (4) wks. vacation, sick leave, generous Health insurance
offering. Starting salary is $15.69 per hour (may be negotiable for highly
qualified candidate)
Application deadline: Responses received
by August 2, 2010, given first consideration. Position open until
filled.
Submit: Original hard copies
of the Applicant Package (completed CCPL Employment Application, Letter
of Application, and three (3) professional references) to: HR
Office
Clark
County Public Library
PO
Box 1080
Springfield
OH 45501-1080
Application
available at http://www.ccpl.lib.oh.us/app.pdf
Clark County Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer