<div dir="ltr"><div>The following position is currently available at Kent Free Library: </div><div><br></div><div><b>Position: Adult Services Librarian</b>, full-time
37.5 hours per week including two evenings per week and a weekend rotation </div><div><br></div><div><b>Department</b>: Adult Services </div><div><br></div><div>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 and wants to make
positive contributions to the Adult Services Department, the library, and the amazing Kent
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. <br></div><div><br></div><div><b>SUMMARY</b>:
The Adult Services Librarian provides reference and readers’ advisory assistance at a public
service information desk; offers technology help one-on-one and in a public computer lab;
develops, implements and/or presents a variety of programs both in-person and virtually, for
the library’s adult users; participates in collection development; and follows and enforces
library 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 and trends in public libraries. This position may also be assigned
collection development responsibilities in subject areas in which the candidate has familiarity. </div><div><b><br></b></div><div><b>QUALIFICATIONS</b>:
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, auto insurance, and reliable transportation. </div><div><br></div><div><b>SALARY</b>: $38,434.50 - $51,714.00, dependent on qualifications and
experience. </div><div><br></div><div><b>BENEFITS</b>: Medical, dental, vision and life insurance, participation in
OPERS retirement, 22 days paid vacation, 15 days paid
sick leave, 12 paid holidays including birthday. </div><div><br></div><div><b>TO APPLY</b>: Submit a cover letter and resume to the Director: <a href="mailto:stacey.richardson@kentfreelibrary.org">stacey.richardson@kentfreelibrary.org</a>. </div><div><br></div><div><b>DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION</b>: This position will remain open until filled. Applications
received by February 11, 2022 will receive first
consideration. </div><div><br></div><div><a href="http://www.kentfreelibrary.org/jobs">www.kentfreelibrary.org/jobs</a></div><div><br></div><div><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> <br></div><div><br></div><br clear="all"><div><br></div>-- <br><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>