[OPLINLIST] Job Posting - Dayton Metro Library

[Jennifer Kadel]

Children Services Librarian
Outreach Services
Have you always wanted to work on a 34 foot long, 25,000 lb. mobile library?  Now is your chance!  The Dayton Metro Library is seeking a full-time Children Services Librarian for Outreach Services.  This individual is required to be a licensed driver in good standing.  Our Outreach department supports three separate services in our community.  We provide the bookmobile at early literacy centers, such as daycares and preschools.  We also have a homebound service which entails delivering library items to patrons at home who cannot come to their local library.  The last service we offer is our lobby stops at older adult living facilities.  We provide browsing collections to them in the lobbies of where they live and assist them in checking these items out.  The successful candidate for this position will create and conduct imaginative children's story times and activities while on the bookmobile.  If you enjoy being out and about in the community, visiting different educational facilities every day, then consider joining our team!


Essential Job Duties

  *   Demonstrates excellent internal and external customer service. Creates a welcoming atmosphere.

*         Provides all library users with assistance in reference, readers' advisory, information literacy, and in the use of library materials and reference resources (all formats).  Serves children, caregivers and parents in a mobile services environment.  Provides library services in institutional and community event settings.

  *   Assists patrons in finding and selecting library materials, and in the use of laptops, personal electronic devices and library virtual materials.

*         Provides work guidance in the absence of the Manager and/or appointed person in charge.

*         Designs, promotes, presents and evaluates children's programs and activities that address community needs and incorporates library resources.

*         Provides service and maintains liaisons with all Dayton Metro Library locations, schools, community organizations (e.g. preschools, daycare centers, head starts) and other groups as appropriate. Provides library outreach programs and school visits that meet community needs.

*         Evaluates and suggests titles for purchase or replacement. Reevaluates and deselects materials which need to be cancelled, repaired, replaced or redistributed.
*         Submits required reports and budget requests. May serve on library committees. Attends applicable department meetings. Assists with system-wide children's programs, activities and initiatives.

*         Performs circulation responsibilities and related activities as needed.

  *   Performs daily pre-departure check of vehicles for proper operation.  Drives all department vehicles to appointed stops and parks unit in a position to ensure patron and staff safety.

Job Qualifications

*         MLS/MLIS (preferred) or its equivalent in education and experience is required.

*         Valid Ohio driver's license appropriate for driving all department vehicles, acceptable motor vehicle record, continuous insurability and proven competency operating and maintaining the Bookmobile and all other Outreach vehicles required.

*         Knowledge of professional library principles, methods, techniques and procedures.

*         Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from children, parents, teachers, patrons, managers, coworkers and members of the community. Ability to apply active listening skills.

*         Knowledge and appreciation of children's literature, periodicals, audio-visual materials, web sites, social media and other electronic media, and materials. Knowledge of available children's materials and readers' interests.

*         Ability to plan and implement programs and services to support early childhood learning initiatives.

*         Ability to write reports, book reviews, readers' advisory materials and business correspondence.

*         Ability to determine patron information needs.  Ability to construct a competent and complete search strategy using both print and non-print information resources.

*         Knowledge of available and emerging technologies and their application to children's services.

Compensation and Benefits:  Starting hourly wage is $22.91 (with MLS/MLIS) and an exceptional benefits package.

The Dayton Metro Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Process:  For first consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three employment references to Jennifer Kadel at careers at daytonmetrolibrary.org<mailto:careers at daytonmetrolibrary.org> by June 26, 2018.




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JENNIFER KADEL
Recruitment and Retention Manager
DaytonMetroLibrary.org<http://www.daytonmetrolibrary.org/>
P: 937.496.8588 *  F: 937.496.4302
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