[OPLINLIST] Job Posting for Kent Free Library

[Stacey Richardson]

The following position is currently available at Kent Free Library:

*Position:         Adult Services Librarian, full-time *

                        37.5 hours per week including evenings and a
weekend rotation




*Department:  Adult Services *



Kent Free Library’s Adult Services Department has an immediate opening for
an Adult Services Librarian. The successful candidate is approachable,
friendly, and willing to be a team player. We are looking for someone who
truly enjoys working with the public, making positive contributions to both
the department and the community. This position reports to the Adult
Services Manager and works as part of a team of librarians to meet the
needs of Kent Free Library users.


*SUMMARY**: *



The Adult Services Librarian provides reference and readers’ advisory
assistance at the information desk; offers technology help one-on-one and
in a public computer lab; organizes and implements a variety of programs,
both in-person and virtually, for the library’s adult users; and follows
library safety and security procedures and policies. Applicants with
demonstrated public library experience from previous employment or from a
practicum experience are preferred. Other responsibilities include: a focus
on customer service excellence; knowledge of trends and topics in adult
services; familiarity with current authors, titles, movies, and music; and
experience with current and emerging technologies. This position may also
be assigned collection development responsibilities in subject areas with
which the candidate has strengths.



*QUALIFICATIONS*:



Required: Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited
program. Applicants with six months or less towards completion of the MLIS
will be considered. A flexible schedule including two evenings a week and a
weekend rotation is required. Previous public library experience preferred.
Strong Microsoft Office skills; knowledge of ILS systems (SirsiDynix); and
a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.



*SALARY*:                                              $36,952.50 –
$49,725.00, dependent on qualifications and
                                  experience.



*BENEFITS*:                                           Medical, dental,
vision and life insurance, participation in

                                                             OPERS
retirement, 22 days paid vacation, 15 days paid

                                                             sick
leave, 12 paid holidays.



*TO APPLY*:                                           Submit a cover
letter and resume to the Director:


stacey.richardson at kentfreelibrary.org.



                                                             For more
information about Kent Free Library visit our

                                                             website
at www.kentfreelibrary.org.



*DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION*:       Position will remain open until
filled, applications received
                    by June 15, 2021 will receive first consideration.



*The preceding statements are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of
duties and responsibilities of the job described nor are they intended to
be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job.
Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.
Additional duties may be assigned.*






*Stacey Richardson *
Director

Kent Free Library
312 W. Main St.
Kent, OH 44240
330.673.4414 x.138
kentfreelibrary.org
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