[OPLINLIST] Adult Services Librarian employment opportunity

Melissa Marolt mmarolt at pcdl.org
Mon Jan 22 13:27:03 EST 2007


		Perry County District Library is a progressive library located in Southeastern Ohio.  With a main library and six branches, the library system provides services to over 35,000 people.  Our mission statement to those we serve is "Explore, Educate, Enjoy!"  We are seeking to fill the following position:

		Position: Adult Services Librarian
		Position Status:  Full-time 

		Immediate Supervisor:  Adult Services Coordinator

		Pay Range:  Starting at $30,000, commensurate with qualifications & experience.  Complete benefits package including health insurance, life insurance, membership fees for ALA and OLC, retirement plan, and opportunities for continuing education and attendance of professional conferences.
		Job Qualifications:	
					*Master's Degree from an ALA accredited library school
					*	Knowledge of standard library procedures and techniques
					*	Knowledge of automated circulation and information systems
					*	Extensive knowledge of library reference service, information literacy, reading, listening and viewing guidance, and information resources 
					*	Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions
					*	Ability to demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills

		Position Description:		
		The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to develop and implement services and programs for adults throughout the Perry County District Library system. As part of the management team under the supervision of the Adult Services Coordinator this person will be responsible for various administrative duties, reference service, and programming.  

		This position does offer opportunities for advancement within the library system.

		The principle duties and responsibilities of this position include:
					*Assisting in the management & development of the reference collection and adult collection
					*	Supervising paraprofessionals 
					*	Providing reference service, readers' advisory, and programs for library customers
					*	Work in cooperation with branch staff to provide service to branch customers 
					*	Coordinating reference services between the main library and branches
					*	Developing and implementing reference training workshops/materials
					*	Assisting in public relations and the development of publications
					*	Representing the library to community and professional organizations
					*	Assisting with grant proposals
					*	Planning and presenting programs for adults
					*	Performing additional duties as assigned

		A complete job description is available upon request.  Perry County District Library is an equal opportunity employer.

	Please submit a resume to Ruth Sullivan, Clerk/Treasurer at 117 S. Jackson St., New Lexington, Ohio 43764, or by e-mail to rsullivan at pcdl.org .  
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