[OPLINLIST] Job Posting: Adult Services Team Liaisons

[Margaret Robinson]

The Washington-Centerville Public Library, a busy mid-sized suburban library serving a population of approximately 56,000 citizens in the communities of Centerville and Washington Township, is seeking two Adult Services Team Liaisons to help us fulfill our Mission and Values<https://wclibrary.info/documents/vision_mission_values.pdf> and demonstrate our Customer Service Philosophy <https://wclibrary.info/about/documents/customer-service-web.pdf>

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
*         Provide assistance to patrons, including research assistance, in depth searching, and specialized reader's advisory service.
*         Plan, design, implement, deliver and evaluate programs and services to meet the educational, recreational, cultural and bibliographic needs of patrons or specialized groups as requested.
*         Evaluate and make decisions regarding collection development and maintenance as assigned.
*         Develop content for monthly/annual reports and special reports as needed; recommend and assist in implementation of changes to policies and procedures; communicate library and departmental objectives.
*         Recommend changes to policies, procedures and guidelines to direct supervisor to improve efficiency and effectiveness; assist in implementing changes.
*         Train, educate and mentor staff to work effectively with patrons, to use electronic resources, or to apply new technology by designing and presenting training sessions and materials.
*         Provide staff oversight to include assistance with task and project assignments; ensure appropriate staffing to meet patron demand at assigned location; monitor and evaluate work performance of assigned staff and provide performance feedback as needed.
*         Conduct interviews, reference checks and recommend candidates for open positions.
*         Plan and coordinate assigned projects.
*         Implement departmental goals/activities to support Strategic Plan, library mission and values.
*         Fulfill schedule and service obligations at all library locations and outside facilities.
*         Other tasks and duties as assigned.



Required Skills & Knowledge

*         MLIS from an ALA accredited institution or related Master's Degree required or equivalent experience.

  *   Minimum of three years of professional library reference experience preferred.

*         Minimum of one year of supervisory experience with direct reporting staff preferred and good motivation skills.

*         Strong service orientation with three years of recent work experience serving the public.

*         Superior working knowledge of traditional and electronic resources including websites and databases; excellent online searching skills.

*         Experience with desktop publishing, web, and MS Office software.

*         Assess patron needs for research or readers' advisory through application of effective reference interview techniques.

  *   Previous programming experience, collection development, and training experience.
  *   Collaborative and creative, with a win-win disposition and a sense of humor.
  *   Demonstrated ability to work independently and contribute in a team environment.
  *   Self-motivated, organized, efficient, and productive with excellent time management skills.
  *   Multi-tasking - handle a broad range of tasks and planning duties.
  *   Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  *   Ability to meet schedule requirements, including nights and weekends.


Compensation & Benefits

*         Starting pay is $21.93 - $28.96 per hour

*         Excellent benefits package including pick-up of employee's contribution (10%) to Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)



Schedule of Hours

*         40 hours per week including nights with alternating Friday/Saturday schedule. Will require working on Sundays per scheduling guidelines.



To Apply

To be considered for this position, please submit cover letter, resume and WCPL application to:

Human Resources - ASTL1022WP, Washington-Centerville Public Library, 111 West Spring Valley Road, Centerville, Ohio, 45458 or email to HumanResources at wcpl.lib.oh.us<mailto:HumanResources at wcpl.lib.oh.us>.

*         WCPL Application can be found at www.wclibrary.info<http://www.wclibrary.info> under Employment



All offers of employment will be contingent upon the candidate successfully completing a Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) fingerprint check


Margaret Robinson
Human Resources Manager
Washington-Centerville Public Library
111 W. Spring Valley Road
Centerville, OH 45458
Phone:  937-610-4482
Fax:  937-610-4483
Email:  mrobinson at wclibrary.info<mailto:mrobinson at wclibrary.info>

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