[OPLINLIST] Public Services Floater - 2 FT Positions

[Terri Manney]

MidPointe Library – 2 Full Time Public Services Floater positions
One based out of Middletown and one out of West Chester

We have openings for customer-oriented individuals who like a variety of duties in a different library branch location on a regular basis.
To thrive in this environment, you don't need library experience, we can teach you!

At the MidPointe Library System, our mission is to enrich our community through access & experiences. We do that by connecting a curious community to our library services & strive to provide a positive learning experience.

Our public service floaters provide our patrons with excellent customer service at any one of our 5 branch locations and on the bookmobile or our other library vehicles. You’ll answer patron questions; accept passport applications; give reading recommendations; provide computer & printer assistance; create library cards; assist with check-in & check-out; give assistance with basic makerspace instruction; give instruction on the library catalog, the Internet, print station, e-reader tablets, library research databases & other digital resources; present an already created story time or program in the absence of another staff member; shelve; pull holds;  work independently & with co-workers.

To Be Successful, you:

  *   Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
  *   Need reliable transportation to travel from branch to branch & be insurable on the library's insurance.
  *   Must be US citizen for passport duties.
  *   Must be friendly, approachable, & provide a positive library experience to patrons.
  *   Must have excellent customer service, a strong service ethic, excellent problem-solving skills; be organized & efficient; able to prioritize; and thrive in a busy environment.
  *   Must have excellent computer experience that includes instructing & using MS Office, the Internet, e-readers, & ideally the library catalog & library research databases.
  *   Must have an excellent knowledge of literature that appeals to children, teens & adults.
  *   Must be able to adapt rapidly to change & accept uncertainty, particularly when working from branch to branch, including the bookmobile.
  *   Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced team-based atmosphere.
  *   Must be able to learn & carry out the responsibilities of the position.
  *   Must have regular & predictable physical attendance as required.

Hours:
40 hours per week including days, evenings, & weekends. Shifts are highly variable and determined largely by coverage needs at the branches.  A sample schedule is:
Sample Week One: Sun 12:15-5:15pm @ Liberty; Mon 8am-6pm @ Middletown; Tues 10am-8pm @ West Chester; Wed off; Thurs 9am-7pm @ Trenton; Fri 8am-4:30pm (30 minute lunch) @ Library on Wheels.
Sample Week Two: Mon 8am-5pm @ Trenton; Tues 8am-5pm @ West Chester; Wed 9am-6pm @ Liberty; Thurs 11am-8pm @ Middletown; Sat 10:15am-7:15pm @ Liberty.

Rate of Pay:
The pay range is $16.44 - $23.25. The pay rate depends on job factors such as experience, job skills, education, and languages spoken.

Physical Requirements:
-Must be able to work in areas that may contain temperature fluctuations, cleaning odors, dust, or other allergens.
-Must have sufficient manual dexterity and visual acuity sufficient to meet job requirements.
-Must be able to use library conveyor belt machinery & do basic troubleshooting.

Benefits:
Full-time benefits include state retirement plan; direct deposit; medical & health savings account, dental, vision, and life insurance; accrued vacation, sick & short-term disability; paid granted personal time; paid holidays & floating holidays; EAP; education assistance; attendance to webinars & workshops, and more.

Apply:
Complete a required MidPointe Library System employment application found at: https://secure.entertimeonline.com/ta/6138957.jobs?ShowAllOpenings. Please, only call the library if you need assistance in completing the required online application.

Inquiries:
The full job description for this opening is available on our website at: https://www.midpointelibrary.org/page/jobs.








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