[SOA] Columbus Metropolitan Library - Join Our Team!

Tue Jan 16 09:13:02 EST 2024

The Columbus Metropolitan Library has an opening for a Librarian in the Local History & Genealogy division. Librarians in LHG answer reference questions, do outreach to communities and branches, coordinate programming and work on metadata for the library’s digital collection. If working in a fast-paced environment with a lot of different opportunities appeals to you, apply to join our team!

Angela

Angela O’Neal │ Manager, Local History & Genealogy
Columbus Metropolitan Library │ Main Library
96 S. Grant Ave. │ Columbus, OH 43215

614.849.1243 office │ 614.314.7890 cell
aoneal at columbuslibrary.org<mailto:aoneal at columbuslibrary.org>
My pronouns are: she/her/hers

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From: Deborah Plummer via OPLINLIST <oplinlist at lists.oplin.org<mailto:oplinlist at lists.oplin.org>>
Date: January 12, 2024 at 7:33:03 PM EST
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NOW HIRING!

We’re one of the top-ranked urban library systems in the country and are always looking for skilled professionals with a Customer First mindset and passion for our community. We are proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to best meet the needs of you, your family and your lifestyle. We have various full-time and part-time positions available from entry-level to managerial. Check out our latest position below!

Visit columbuslibrary.org/careers<https://www.columbuslibrary.org/careers/> to view a full list of our current openings.

Adult Services Librarian – Local History & Genealogy
Salary Range: $50,065.60 – $81,265.60 annually
PURPOSE OF JOB:
Responsible for providing customer service, specialized training, and programming, reading recommendations and in-depth reference assistance. Provides training and guidance to staff and customers in the use of research databases, community resources, digital resources, and reference tools. May serve as the Collection Lead for the location, working with Collection Services to manage and merchandise materials.
Apply Today!
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=32cd786e-c6b9-4eee-afc2-3fdbcaeb90cb&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=495752&lang=en_US

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  1.  Proactively provides a high level of customer service and assists customers through various aspects of utilizing the library, including expert level reference service in person, over the phone, by email and chat.
  2.  Initiates the development, implementation, and promotion of adult programs to increase awareness of library resources.
  3.  Provides readers’ advisory to customers (in person and virtually) using appropriate sources of information including knowledge of the collection, the publishing industry, and relevant resources.
  4.  Evaluates and provides feedback on the location’s collection and leads collection management and visual merchandizing activities based on knowledge of the community needs, usage levels, and relevance of materials.
  5.  Constructs and applies a detailed approach to training for customers and staff on the use of library resources (print and digital) and/or community resources. Models the use of such resources.
  6.  Adds expertise to system-level information and community resource training for staff.
  7.  Promotes the library through community outreach, relationship building and information sharing.
  8.  May be the location liaison for Life Skills, working with the Library’s Life Skills Program Leader and community members to understand and meet the needs of adult customers, particularly in the areas of social services and job help.
  9.  Supervises volunteers and/or practicum students/interns.
  10. May participate and present at local, state, and national conferences.
  11. Assumes responsibility for the operation of the location in the absence of a manager.
  12.  Performs additional duties as assigned including being a project lead and/or serving on task forces, committees, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

  1.  Master’s of Library and Information Science Degree from ALA accredited institution of higher learning required.
  2.  1-3 years’ experience working with the public required.
  3.  Ability to use appropriate judgment in handling information and records.
  4.  Ability to work independently with limited direction.
  5.  Acts with the customer in mind using information gained from interacting with the customers. Meets the expectations and requirements of external and internal customers.
  6.  Ability to effectively present in a variety of formal settings - one on one, group, peers, direct reports, etc. Command attention and manage group process.
  7.  Ability to operate library technology including personal computer, email, software programs (i.e., Windows/Microsoft Office) and other job-related equipment and systems.
  8.  Ability to utilize reliable transportation to promptly report to job assignment and other locations, per job requirements.

Deborah Plummer | Talent Acquisition and Retention Manager
Columbus Metropolitan Library │Human Resources
96 S. Grant Ave │Columbus, OH 43215

614.849.1059 office
dplummer at columbuslibrary.org<mailto:dplummer at columbuslibrary.org> │ columbuslibrary.org<https://www.columbuslibrary.org/>
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