[OPLINLIST] Job Posting: Adult Services Librarian (Full Time)

[Polly Reynolds]

ADULT SERVICES LIBRARIAN



The Hudson Library & Historical Society, a 5-Star Library, is seeking an energetic, creative, customer service-oriented professional to join the Adult Services team. The ideal candidate must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and experience with online media, services and software, and a strong commitment to customer service. For a complete job profile please visit https://www.hudsonlibrary.org/about/employment-opportunities.



Responsibilities:

  *   Collection Development – Assist in selection and weeding of library resources.
  *   Marketing – Promote library activities and services through social media tools, e-mail newsletters, the library’s website, as well as brochures and other print media.
  *   Programming - Develop, promote, and execute innovative educational, cultural, and technology-based programs both virtually and in-person.
  *   Reference Assistance – Answer customer questions; assist with readers’ advisory, catalog and computer use, downloadable eMedia and mobile device use, databases, and local history and genealogy.
  *   Technology – Conduct technology training, provide technology support, troubleshoot printers, computers, mobile devices and software issues, update and help maintain the library’s Adult Services web pages.
  *   Assist with special projects as needed.



Qualifications:

  *   Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science accredited by the American Library Association.
  *   Must be knowledgeable about emerging technologies and their application in a library setting.
  *   Skilled in assisting customers with a wide variety of hardware and software (in both MAC and PC environments) including MS Office products; the ability to effectively troubleshoot basic printer, computer, mobile device, and software issues.
  *   Knowledgeable about mobile devices such as tablets and Apple products, digital imaging, and audio/visual equipment.
  *   Experience with social media, email and marketing communications in a library setting preferred.
  *   Familiar with live streaming using platforms such as Zoom, YouTube and Facebook. Knowledgeable about best practices related to audio/video production, and podcasting a plus
  *   Experience with updating web pages preferred (knowledge of HTML/CSS and WordPress a plus).
  *   Possess strong customer service skills, and excellent verbal and written communications skills.
  *   Ability to work nights and weekends as required.
  *   Previous library experience preferred.



Salary and Benefits:

This is a full-time (38 hrs/week) position with full benefits with a starting salary of $36,000.



Closing Date:

Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.



Instructions for Applying:

Please submit a letter of interest, resume and three professional references to:



Polly Reynolds, Head of Adult Services & Archives

Hudson Library & Historical Society

96 Library Street

Hudson, OH  44236

polly.reynolds at hudson.lib.oh.us<mailto:polly.reynolds at hudson.lib.oh.us>



No phone calls please.



Polly Reynolds (she/her/hers)
Head of Adult Services & Archives
Hudson Library & Historical Society
96 Library St.
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 653-6658 x1054

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