<div dir="ltr"><div>Now is a great time to join the staff at Kent Free Library. The following position is currently available: </div><div><br></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Adult Services Librarian, full-time </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">37.5
hours per week including evenings and a weekend rotation </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">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, making positive contributions to both the department
and the 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. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></p></div><div><br></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><u><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">SUMMARY</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">: </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-size:8pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The Adult Services Librarian provides reference and readers’
advisory assistance at the information desk; offers technology help one-on-one
and in a public computer lab; develops and implements a variety of programs,
both in-person and virtually, for the library’s adult users; participates in
collection development; and follows library safety and security procedures and
policies. Applicants with demonstrated public library experience from previous
employment or from a practicum experience 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. This position will also
be assigned collection development responsibilities in subject areas in which
the candidate has familiarity. </span></p>
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<pre style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:10pt;font-family:"Courier New""><b><u><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">QUALIFICATIONS</span></u></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">: </span></pre><pre style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:10pt;font-family:"Courier New""><span style="font-size:8pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </span></pre>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">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 skills; knowledge of ILS systems
(SirsiDynix); and a valid driver’s license and insurance with reliable
transportation. </span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></p>
<pre style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:10pt;font-family:"Courier New""><span style="font-size:8pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </span></pre><pre style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:10pt;font-family:"Courier New""><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">SALARY</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">: $36,952.50 - $49,725.00, dependent on qualifications and </span></pre><pre style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:10pt;font-family:"Courier New""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> experience. </span></pre><pre style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:10pt;font-family:"Courier New""><span style="font-size:8pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </span></pre><pre style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:10pt;font-family:"Courier New""><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">BENEFITS</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">: Medical, dental, vision and life insurance, participation in </span></pre><pre style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:10pt;font-family:"Courier New""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> OPERS retirement, 22 days paid vacation, 15 days paid </span></pre><pre style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:10pt;font-family:"Courier New""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> sick leave, 12 paid holidays. </span></pre><pre style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:10pt;font-family:"Courier New""><span style="font-size:8pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </span></pre><pre style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:10pt;font-family:"Courier New""><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">TO APPLY</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">: Submit a cover letter and resume to the Director:</span></pre><pre style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:10pt;font-family:"Courier New""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> <a href="mailto:stacey.richardson@kentfreelibrary.org" style="color:blue">stacey.richardson@kentfreelibrary.org</a>. </span></pre><pre style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:10pt;font-family:"Courier New""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </span> </pre><pre style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:10pt;font-family:"Courier New""><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">: Position will remain open until filled, applications received by November 12, 2021 will receive first consideration. </span></pre><pre style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:10pt;font-family:"Courier New""><span style="font-size:8pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </span></pre>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><i>The preceding statements are not intended to be an all-inclusive list
of duties and responsibilities of the job described nor are they intended to be
such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they
are intended only to describe the general nature of the job. Additional duties
may be assigned.</i></p></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><br clear="all"><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><font face="verdana, sans-serif"><b>Stacey Richardson </b></font><div><font face="verdana, sans-serif">Director </font></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif">Kent Free Library </span><br></div><div><font face="verdana, sans-serif">312 W. Main St. </font></div><div><font face="verdana, sans-serif">Kent, OH 44240 </font></div><div><font face="verdana, sans-serif">330.673.4414 x.138</font></div><div><font face="verdana, sans-serif"><a href="http://kentfreelibrary.org" target="_blank">kentfreelibrary.org<br></a></font></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>