[Michlib-l] Employment Opportunity - Adult Services Librarian, Swanton Public Library, OH

[Janelle Thomas]

*Please excuse cross postings:*




*Employment Opportunity - Adult Services Librarian*



Swanton Public Library seeks a full time (35-37.5 hours/week) Adult
Services Librarian. This position reports to the Library Director.



*Wage*: $16-18/hr ($33,344-$37,440 yearly) based on experience

*Benefits*: Health insurance, retirement benefits, optional dental and
vision

*Job Position* – Adult Services (Full Time)

*Responsible To*:  Director



*Job Description*

An Adult Services Librarian provides customer service, staffs the
circulation desk, assists in collection development and in the planning and
implementation of programs and services for adults. The Adult Services
Librarian also demonstrates working knowledge of the principles and
practices of public librarianship.



*Personal and Professional Attributes*

All Swanton Public Library employees are expected to exercise sensitivity
when working with others, display common sense and good judgment, actively
promote the Library to the public, uphold the highest level of
confidentiality, honesty and integrity, and represent the Library in a
positive and professional manner at all times.



*Knowledge Base, Skills, and Experience*

   - MLS or MLIS degree from an ALA-accredited program or a Bachelor's
   degree in a related field or two (2) years of any equivalent combination of
   education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and
   abilities.
   - Ability to manage multiple tasks and issues simultaneously and to
   appropriately react to changing demands, priorities and situations.
   - Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with
   customers, staff and patrons.
   - Ability to perform detail-oriented duties accurately.
   - Strong communication, writing and speaking skills
   - Strong interpersonal skills. Creative, motivated, outgoing and able to
   build relationships at all levels.
   - Self-starter, team player and able to work independently.
   - Practice sound conflict management, negotiation and problem-solving
   skills.
   - Is passionate about working in a team-based and customer-focused
   environment.
   - Monitor current literature for patterns, themes and titles of
   potential interest to customers.



*Responsibilities and Duties include but are not limited to:*

   - Advise the Director on matters related to department and library-wide
   operations.
   - Assist with collection development activities such as redistribution,
   purchase suggestions, and weeding.
   - Ability to work a varied schedule, including evenings and a few hours
   on occasional Saturdays.
   - Plan and provide adult programs for the library.
   - Prepares signage and departmental marketing materials according to
   Library guidelines and standards.
   - Assist with the creation and maintenance of displays.
   - Addresses customer complaints and concerns as appropriate.
   - Provide reference and reader's advisory service to phone-in, walk-in
   and web-based reference questions.
   - Assist with general desk duties.
   - Attend professional workshops, continuing education courses, and
   regional and network seminars and meetings.
   - Represent the library to community groups as assigned.
   - Order supplies for the library and programs as needed.
   - Evaluate and prioritize the needs of the library’s adult services on a
   regular basis, set priorities and complete projects independently and as a
   member of a team.
   - Work under minimal supervision and give supervision to others as
   directed.
   - May represent the library at community outreach events such as
   parades, festivals, etc.



*Cover letter and resume with 3 references can be e-mailed to:*
*streece.spl at gmail.com
<streece.spl at gmail.com>*

*or can be mailed to:*


Staci Treece, Swanton Public Library
305 Chestnut Street. Swanton, OH 43558



Applications accepted until position filled.

Swanton Public Library keeps *applications
<https://swantonpubliclibrary.org/sites/default/files/application.pdf>*on
file for one year.



*_________________________________________________________________________*


*Janelle Thomas *(she/her/hers)* | *Executive Director *| *The Northwest
Regional Library System (NORWELD) *| *Phone: 419-352-2903 |
jthomas at norweld.org


*This message and any response to it may constitute a public record and
thus may be publicly available to anyone who requests it.*
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