Adult Services Librarian

• Location 1389 Worthington Centre Drive,Worthington, OH, 43085,United States
• Base Pay $57,297.00 / Year
• Job Category Adult Services
• Employee Type Exempt Union
• Required Degree Masters

Under direction, the Librarian assists patrons in identifying and locating appropriate materials using electronic, print and other resources; trains patrons in the use of resources; develops the collection and prepares and conducts programs designed to encourage library use.

• Proactively provides customer service
• Interviews, researches, and answers questions from patrons
• Assists Materials Selectors in developing and maintaining a high quality collection based on community needs, usage levels, and relevance of materials.
• Evaluates materials, utilizes statistical data and reports for collection maintenance and makes withdrawals according to library guidelines
• Initiates the development and implementation of adult, teen, and children’s programs to increase awareness of library resources and encourage library use
• Recommends materials based on patrons’ interest
• Provides programs, presentations and training to patrons and other organizations, in the Library and in the community
• Serves as librarian-in-charge, as assigned
• Performs duties of Library Associate, Storytime Associate and Circulation Assistant, as needed

• Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited school
• A minimum of one (1) year of customer service experience

• Proficient in the use of the Integrated Library System (ILS)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use appropriate judgment in handling information and records
• Ability to work accurately with attention to detail
• Ability to arrange items in alphanumeric and/or subject order
• Superior working knowledge of traditional and electronic resources including web sites and databases; excellent online searching skills
• Ability to deliver programs and speak before groups
• Ability to retain and follow circulation policies and procedures
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and Power Point

Valid driver’s license, with an acceptable driving record

• Ability to sit and use computer for extended periods and operate standard office equipment, daily
• Ability to lift and move up to fifty (50) pounds, daily
• Ability to push book trucks with up to 150 pounds of materials on them, daily
• Ability to stand for extended periods, daily
• Ability to perform repeated reaching, bending, climbing and squatting, daily
• Travel by automobile is required occasionally

• Sunday (every 3rd): 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• Wednesday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Thursday: 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
• Either a Friday or Saturday each week (based on a rotating schedule): 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

• Position Hours Full-time (37 hours)
• Department Adult Services
• Library Location Worthington Park Library