<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote"><br><div dir="ltr"><i>Please excuse cross postings:</i><div><i><br></i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i><br></i><div><br></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt">Library Assistant Position</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Library
Assistants are a vital part of the services provided by the library. Primary
job responsibilities include circulation desk duties, assisting patrons with
materials and services, shelving materials, and helping with library programs.</p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Qualifications for this
position include: a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent. Experience in
Library Setting is preferred. Computer knowledge is required. The ability to
navigate technology including social media programs is preferred. This position
may require heavy lifting and physical strength.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u>Successful Library Assistants have skills in</u>:</p>
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</span></span><b>Active Listening</b>: Understand the needs of
patrons and follow the direction of supervisors.</p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 6pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><b>Public speaking</b>: Speak in a friendly and
professional manner while making eye contact and using a proper tone.</p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 6pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><b>Interpersonal Skills</b>: Demonstrate strong
listening skills and working with patrons and coworkers in a diplomatic manner.</p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 6pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><b>Reading Comprehension</b>: Possess the
ability to understand work-related documents as well as the nature of the
materials of the library.</p>
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</span></span><b>Technology</b>: Ability to learn new
technology both used for work purposes and supporting patrons who use public
technology within the library.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u>Position
requirements include</u>:</p>
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</span></span>Availability to work a typical schedule of 24-28
hours per week, with the understanding that more hours may be required to
maintain library operations.</p>
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</span></span>Commitment to work evenings and Saturdays based
on library hours.</p>
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</span></span>Willingness to join a strong team and adapt to
the positive culture of the library.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u>Compensation</u>: This
position pays $15.00 per hour. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u>Probationary Period</u>: The
successful candidate will be evaluated after a 90-day probationary period.<span style="color:red"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Benefits
include participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System, paid
vacation and sick time.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><br></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 3in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Send
resume and cover letter to: Dan
Baldwin, Interim Director</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 3in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> 117
E. Elm Street</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 3in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> Wauseon,
OH 43567</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt 3in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Or email to: <a href="mailto:dbaldwin@seolibraries.org" style="color:blue" target="_blank">dbaldwin@seolibraries.org</a> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt 3in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Deadline for
applications will be June 3, 2024.</b></p><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><font color="#0000ff"><b>Janelle Thomas </b>(she/her/hers)</font><b><font color="#0000ff"> |</font><font color="#00cc33"> </font></b></span><span style="font-size:8pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><font color="#666666">Executive Director</font><font color="#0000ff"> </font></span><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><font color="#0000ff">| </font></span></b><span style="font-size:8pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><font color="#666666">The Northwest Regional Library System (NORWELD)</font><font color="#0000ff"> </font></span><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><font color="#0000ff">| </font></span></b><span style="font-size:8pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(102,102,102)">Phone: 419-352-2903</span><font color="#0000ff"><span style="font-size:8pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">| </span></font><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:10.6667px"><font color="#000000"><a href="mailto:jthomas@norweld.org" target="_blank">jthomas@norweld.org</a></font></span><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-size:8pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(102,102,102)"><br><br></span></span><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><i><font size="1">This message and any response to it may constitute a public record and thus may be publicly available to anyone who requests it.<br></font></i></div><br></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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