[OPLINLIST] Reference Associate Position Opening

[Kara Cervelli]

Job Opportunity at Fairport Harbor Public Library



Join our Team!



Fairport Harbor Public Library is a small and welcoming library in a friendly Lake Erie beach town where the staff know almost all the patrons by name.  This CLEVNET system library serves both the community library patrons and the village school students in grades Pre-K to 12.   For almost 100 years, the Library has been dedicated to delivering the best possible library service with an easy, but professional, team-work approach.  The staff and administration continuously work together to ensure a progressive, growing, and vital community library.


Position Title: Reference Associate



Part-Time: 20 hours per week, afternoons, evenings, and Saturdays, with paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, and meal breaks.


Position Description: This position requires considerable contact with the public and strong computer skills.  The Reference Associate will aid patrons with computer use, information researching, database use, and with library material needs and choices.  This staff member will share duties at the circulation and reference desks and will assist with the day to day operations of the library.  This current opening is for afternoon/evening/Saturday work hours but the ability to work a flexible schedule with daytime hours is preferred.


Preferred Qualifications: minimum 2-year college degree / Associates Degree with good knowledge of research methods and library procedures.  Must be skilled in customer service, computer use, software applications, information research, and device troubleshooting.  Experience working in an educational setting and within diverse communities an advantage.   Must have an interest and knowledge in current literature and media for all ages.  Current Public Notary certification and familiarity with the CLEVNET library system a plus.  Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass a criminal background check.



Candidates should present an upbeat attitude, have a sense of humor, and place a top priority on customer service.  They should have the ability to work collaboratively with others and have an interest in, comfort with, and a genuine desire to serve and engage with people of all abilities and backgrounds.  This person must be able to think creatively, and to improvise in unforeseen or unexpected situations.  Candidates should have excellent oral and written communication skills.



Application form available on our website  https://fairportlibrary.com/employment/



Applications received by Monday, March 8, 2021 will be given first consideration.   The position will remain open until filled.



Please submit your completed application form, resume, and two letters of reference to:

Kara Cervelli, Director

Fairport Harbor Public Library

335 Vine Street

Fairport Harbor, OH 44077
kara.cervelli at fairport.lib.oh.us
<http://www.fairportlibrary.com/>

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