[OPLINLIST] Job Posting - Adult Services Librarian, Kent Free Library

[Stacey Richardson]

Now is a great time to join the staff at Kent Free Library. The following
position is currently available:

*Adult Services Librarian, full-time *

37.5 hours per week including evenings and a weekend rotation


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; develops and implements a variety of programs,
both in-person and virtually, for the library’s adult users; participates
in collection development; and follows library safety and security
procedures and policies. Applicants with demonstrated public library
experience from previous employment or from a practicum experience
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 will also be assigned
collection development responsibilities in subject areas in which the
candidate has familiarity.



*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
regular weekend rotation is required. Previous public library experience
preferred. Strong Microsoft Office skills; knowledge of ILS systems
(SirsiDynix); and a valid driver’s license and insurance 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.



*DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION*:    Position will remain open until filled,
applications received
            by November 12, 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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