[OPLINLIST] Dayton Metro Library - Job Posting

[Jennifer Kadel]

Information Services Assistant, Full-time
Northwest Branch Library
The Dayton Metro Library is seeking a full-time Information Services Assistant for our Northwest Branch Library.  The ideal candidate will be a customer-service minded individual who is ready to help patrons use our largest, busiest, urban branch and its services.  The successful applicant will be kept busy assisting patrons in locating library materials, using library computers, reserving meeting rooms, teaching classes, helping with library programming and much more!  We are looking for a patient, energetic person who is excited about providing exceptional customer service to our community.  Join our team today!

Essential Job Duties

  *   Demonstrates excellent internal and external customer service.  Proactively provides assistance at all service points as needed.
  *   Provides library users with assistance in reference, readers' advisory, and in the use of public computers, personal electronic devices and library virtual materials.
  *   Under the direction of the manager(s)/librarian(s), plans, develops and promotes programs and services to meet the informational and recreational needs of the community.

*         Provides service and maintains liaisons with schools and community agencies.

  *   May serve with one or more specialty emphasis such as teen, children's or adult services.

*         Performs circulation responsibilities and related activities as needed.

  *   Assists with opening and closing duties.
  *   Under the direction of a manager, may assist with collection development activities such as redistribution, purchase suggestions or preliminary de-selection.

*         May create displays to promote library use.

*         Submits required reports and budget requests. May serve on library committees.

Job Qualifications

*         Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university preferred; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

*         Valid Ohio driver's license, acceptable motor vehicle record, and continuous insurability required. Ability to determine patron information needs and construct a competent and complete search strategy.

*         Ability to develop programs and services to meet community needs.

*         General knowledge of PC equipment required.  Fluency with personal electronic devices and library virtual materials required.

*         Ability to use Internet and other electronic reference resources. Ability to use e-mail, spreadsheet, and word processing software.

*         Schedule includes day time, evening, and Saturday hours.

The Dayton Metro Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Compensation and Benefits:  Starting hourly wage is $17.03 with an exceptional benefits package.

Application Process:  For first consideration, please send your cover letter, resume, and contact information for three employment references to Jennifer Kadel at careers at daytonmetrolibrary.org<mailto:careers at daytonmetrolibrary.org> by February 12, 2019.


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JENNIFER KADEL
Recruitment and Retention Manager
DaytonMetroLibrary.org<http://www.daytonmetrolibrary.org/>
P: 937.496.8588 *  F: 937.496.4302
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"It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities."
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