[OPLINLIST] Library Associate - Liberty Township OH

[Terri Manney]

MidPointe Library - Library Associate – Full Time – Liberty Township, Ohio



We have a full time opening where you can use your top-notch customer service skills to provide library service at the Liberty Center mall! To thrive in this environment, you’ll need prior customer experience, but you don't need library experience, we can teach you!



Our mission is to enrich our community through access & experiences. We do that by connecting a diverse & curious community to our library services & we strive to provide a positive learning experience to all.



At our Liberty branch, our associates provide patrons with excellent customer service at the desk by answering questions; giving reading recommendations; providing computer & printer assistance; creating library cards; assisting patrons with check in & check out; and giving instruction on how to use the online card catalog, the Internet, print station, e-reader tablets, library research databases, and other digital resources. Our library associates also process holds & reserves; look up materials; sort; shelve; shelf read; pull holds; use lists to pull materials; and assist with branch activities. As a member of the public services team, you'd work independently and work with co-workers.



MidPointe is located on the east side of Butler County, Ohio in a vibrant, dynamic, diverse community that enjoys community support. Nestled between Cincinnati and Dayton, the county has a wide variety of schools, entertainment, dining experiences, sports, and cultural events. We have something for everyone!


To Be Successful, you will need to:

  *   Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
  *   Must be friendly, approachable & provide a positive library experience to patrons.
  *   Must have excellent customer service, a strong service ethic, excellent problem-solving skills, adapt rapidly to change & thrive in a busy environment.
  *   Must have computer experience that includes MS Office, the Internet & ideally the library catalog and research databases.
  *   Need to be able to respond quickly & favorably to new or changed responsibilities or situations & be able to prioritize & handle confidential information.
  *   Have a good knowledge of literature that appeals to children, teens & adults.
  *   Must be able to learn & carry out the responsibilities of the position.
  *   Must be able to effectively read (including cursive), write, speak & understand English.
  *   Regular & predictable physical attendance is required


Hours:

40 hours per week with a 2-week rotation during the branch operating hours of Mon-Sat 10am-7pm and Sun during the school year (Labor Day thru Memorial Day) from 12-5pm.



Rate of Pay:

The pay range is $13.00 – $19.00 per hour, the pay rate depends on job factors such as experience, education, and fluency in non-English languages.


Benefits:

Full time benefits include state retirement; direct deposit; medical & health savings account, life insurance, dental and vision; accrued vacation, sick time & short-term disability; paid holiday’s; floating holiday’s; granted personal time in 2024; education assistance program; attendance to webinars & workshops; employee assistance plan; paid time off for Covid sickness; and more.



Physical Requirements:

-Must have the ability to move book crates that could weigh up to 75 pounds when full and move book carts that could weigh up to 200 pounds when full.

-Must be able to work in areas that may contain disinfectant odors, as well as areas that may contain dust or other possible allergens.

-Must have manual dexterity sufficient to operate library equipment.



Apply:

Complete a required MidPointe Library System employment application found at: https://secure.entertimeonline.com/ta/6138957.jobs?ShowAllOpenings.



Inquiries:

The full job description for this opening is available on our website at: https://www.midpointelibrary.org/page/jobs. Please, only call the library if you need assistance in completing the required online application.


Terri Manney
Human Resources Assistant
MidPointe Library System
125 S Broad St
Middletown OH 45044
1.513.705.8516
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