[OPLINLIST] Job Posting - Librarians and Library Assistants

[Taylor Demyan]

The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County<https://www.libraryvisit.org/> (OH) is hiring! Librarians and Library Assistants - both full-time and part-time positions are available.



Responsibilities. (1) Assists library customers of all ages in the use of library resources, including library technology. Advises customers in selecting and locating materials in all formats to meet their informational, educational and recreational needs. Answers and/or facilitates customer reference questions. (2) Promotes reading and life-long learning by planning and conducting programs and presentations both in the library and off-site. (3) Keeps library collections current and relevant by selecting, organizing, displaying and weeding material. (4) Troubleshoots customer concerns and facilities issues.



Qualifications.  Masters Degree in Library and Information Science or Bachelor's degree required. Commitment to service excellence. Knowledge of books and authors, movies and music, as well as current library principles, methods and practices. Ability to use traditional reference sources, and effectively and efficiently search online databases and the Internet. Analytic and problem solving abilities to determine appropriate responses based on a customer’s age, needs, and education. Above average communication skills, both written and verbal, including public speaking skills. Organizational skills to keep all work current; excellent attention to detail. Proficiency in the use of Windows and Windows-based software, especially applications used by the Library.



Compensation.  Starting rate of $19.36/hour with MLIS or $16.45 with Bachelor's degree, and an excellent benefit package including a pension plan with the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).



To Apply.  Please apply online<https://www.libraryvisit.org/about-us/employment/> by following the instructions. Email employment at libraryvisit.org<mailto:employment at libraryvisit.org> if you experience any issues with the online portal.



PLYMC is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. PLYMC is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department at employment at libraryvisit.org<mailto:employment at libraryvisit.org>.


Taylor Demyan

HR Specialist - Employee Relations & Benefits

The Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County

305 Wick Ave.

Youngstown, OH 44503

Phone: 330-744-8636 ext. 51641

Fax: 330-744-2258


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