[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 two evenings per week 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 and wants to make positive
contributions to the Adult Services Department, the library, and the
amazing Kent 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 a public service information desk; offers technology
help one-on-one and in a public computer lab; develops, implements and/or
presents a variety of programs both in-person and virtually, for the
library’s adult users; participates in collection development; and follows
and enforces library 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 and trends in public libraries. This
position may 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, auto insurance, and
reliable transportation.

*SALARY*: $38,434.50 - $51,714.00, 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 including birthday.

*TO APPLY*: Submit a cover letter and resume to the Director:
stacey.richardson at kentfreelibrary.org.

*DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION*: This position will remain open until filled.
Applications received by February 11, 2022 will receive first
consideration.

www.kentfreelibrary.org/jobs

*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.*



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*Stacey Richardson *
Director

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