[OPLINLIST] Job Posting: Adult Services/Emerging Technologies Librarian - Full Time - Hudson Library & Historical Society

[Polly Reynolds]

ADULT SERVICES/EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES LIBRARIAN

The Hudson Library & Historical Society, a 5-Star Library, is seeking an energetic, creative, customer service-oriented professional to join the Adult Services team. The ideal candidate must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and experience with online media, services and software, and a strong commitment to customer service.

Responsibilities:
* Technology- Conduct technology training, provide technology support, troubleshoot printers, computers, mobile devices and software issues, update and help maintain the library's Adult Services web pages.
* Reference Assistance-Answer customer questions; assist with readers' advisory, catalog and computer use, downloadable eMedia and mobile device use, databases, and local history and genealogy.
* Programming-Develop, promote, and execute innovative educational, cultural, and technology-based programs.
* Collection Development-Assist in selection and weeding of library resources.
* Marketing-Promote library activities and services through social media tools, e-mail newsletters, the library's website, as well as brochures and other print media.
* Assist with special projects as needed.

Qualifications:
* Master's Degree in Library/Information Science accredited by the American Library Association.
* Must be knowledgeable about emerging technologies and their application in a library setting.
* Skilled in assisting customers with a wide variety of hardware and software (in both MAC and PC environments) including MS Office products; the ability to effectively troubleshoot basic printer, computer, mobile device, and software issues.
* Experience with updating web pages preferred (knowledge of HTML/CSS and WordPress a plus).
* Experience and background in communications and/or graphic art and design with knowledge of associated software a plus.
* Possess strong customer service skills, and excellent verbal and written communications skills.
* Ability to work nights and weekends as required.
* Previous library experience preferred.

Salary and Benefits:

This is a full-time (38 hours/week) position with full benefits and starting salary of $32,000.

Closing Date:

The position will remain open until filled. Applications received by October 27, 2015 will receive first consideration.

Instructions for Applying:
Please submit a letter of interest, resume and three professional references to:

Polly Reynolds
Head of Adult Services & Archives
Hudson Library & Historical Society
96 Library Street
Hudson, OH  44236
polly.reynolds at hudson.lib.oh.us

No phone calls, please.


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