[OPLINLIST] Job Postings: Circulation Team Leader & Substitute Reference Librarian, Centerville, OH

[Rene Magary]

Washington-Centerville Public Library
Job Postings:  Circulation Team Leader & Substitute Reference Librarian

Washington-Centerville Public Library has been ranked four times the best =
library in the nation for its size and twice rated 2nd in the nation among =
all 9000 libraries in the American Public Library Rating Index.  We are a =
fast-paced, rapidly growing organization where business has doubled and =
staff size has increased by 60% in the past 10 years.  We are an organizati=
on known for the following: outstanding service and high standards of =
productivity; vision-directed, with a focus on strategic planning; =
marketing-based, progressive business environment; customer and staff-orien=
ted with beautiful facilities; warm, altruistic, professional employees =
with high education levels; dedicated to offering excellent library =
services that extend beyond the traditional, using new technologies and =
responsive services.  Centerville and Washington-Township are outstanding =
suburban communities with nearby urban amenities, excellent schools, =
parks, medical services and retail establishments.  Citizens are strong =
library supporters!

Position Posting:
Circulation Team Leader

Join the Washington-Centerville Public Library as part of the Public =
Services team: help lead a team of dedicated, educated employees who are =
renowned for their outstanding customer service. =20

Responsibilities of the Position:
Patron assistance, including advanced research, for all ages
Staff leadership & development: employee development, oversight, task =
assignment, feedback, and performance evaluations
Visionary program administration and alignment with library mission: =
planning, procurement, execution, and evaluation
Annual planning to meet WCPL goals and assure quality services; monthly =
progress and service reports
Collaborative work with other Team Leaders=20
Representation of Circulation's work to other Departments and Management
Clear communication of departmental objectives and plans, horizontally and =
vertically=20
Marketing, project management, and fiscal management duties
Must provide personal transportation required for external service =
obligations and requirements between library facilities.
Other tasks/projects as assigned

Qualifications of the Ideal Candidate:
Minimum of Bachelor's degree plus work experience
Minimum of 4 years experience in customer service
Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience with directly reporting staff
Proficient in MS Office software
Ability to communicate clearly, effectively and diplomatically
Demonstrated ability to lead; creative thinker and problem solver
Proficient in the skills required for success (see Responsibilities, =
above)
Ability to meet schedule requirements, including some nights and weekends
Collaborative style: able to achieve consensus and maintain a sense of =
humor

Reporting, Pay Range and Benefits:
The position reports to the Operations Manager and coordinates laterally =
with the Circulation and Materials Handling Team Leaders at the sister =
site.  The pay range for the position is $1,182 - $1,560 bi-weekly plus a =
22.05% net pay increase through an employer-paid contribution to the =
Public Employees Retirement System.  An excellent benefit package is also =
provided.

To Apply:
Send cover letter, resume & references to:  Human Resources, PSTL414OPL, =
Washington-Centerville Public Library, 6060 Far Hills Avenue, Centerville =
Ohio, 45459 or email to HumanResources@wcpl.lib.oh.us.  Please include the =
following in the subject line:  PSTL401OPL.

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Position Posting:
Substitute Reference Librarian

Responsibilities of the Position:
Provide reference assistance to patrons, including research assistance, in =
depth searching, and specialized reader's advisory service to adults, =
children, teachers and special groups.=20
Assist in assessing information and program needs of patrons, target =
groups, and library staff.=20
Actively promote library service, programs and materials to public and =
staff through both formal and informal means.
Help develop annual plans and activities.
Prepare special reports as requested. =20

Qualities of the Ideal Candidate:
MLS from an ALA accredited institution, or at least 9 credit hours of =
course work toward an MLS degree. =20
Previous professional library reference experience.
Superior working knowledge of traditional and electronic resources =
including database searching and the Internet.
Previous programming experience, collection development and training =
experience a plus.
Strong service orientation.
Presentation skills and the ability to communicate effectively both =
verbally and in writing
Collaborative work style, self motivated.
Has the ability to meet scheduling needs.

Reporting, Pay Range and Benefits:
The position reports to the Reference Team Leader.  This position allows =
for flexible hours each week and a requirement of 40 hours per quarter.  =
The pay range for the position is $14.77 - $18.53 per hour.  An excellent =
supplemental benefit package is also provided.

To Apply:
Send cover letter, resume & references to:  Human Resources Department, =
RSUB414OPL, Washington-Centerville Public Library, 6060 Far Hills Avenue, =
Centerville, Ohio,  45459 or email to HumanResources@wcpl.lib.oh.us.  =
Please include RSUB414OPL in the subject line.