Adult Services Librarian
Position Title: Adult Services Librarian
Institution:
Spencer County Public Library
168 Taylorsville Road
Taylorsville, KY 40071
Type of position: Full-time, Approximately 37.5 hours a week
Salary: $27,300 annually plus paid individual insurance
Benefits: Employee benefit package includes vacation, sick leave, health & vision insurance, holidays, and retirement benefits.
Job Duties:
Plan, implement, present, and evaluate adult programs
Circulate materials, including processing reserves, checking items in and out, shelving items as needed, and assuring that materials are easily located
Provide outreach, book delivery & programs, to three local Senior Facilities
Provide reference & readers’ advisory
Provide professional reference services
Register patrons for library cards
Perform collection development & collection management activities
Teach computer skills and provide technology assistance for mobile devices
Contribute to program marketing by creating handouts & signs
Library representative to Friends of the Library organization
Create Book and Audio Visual Displays
Coordinate the receipt & return of the circulating Large Type and Audio Book collections from KY Dept. for Libraries & Archives (KDLA)
Coordinate the ordering, receipt, and return of Book Kits from KDLA
Participate in outreach activities and networking with local agencies
Sets appointments for meeting room spaces
Manage books on reserve, print reserve slips and notify patrons of books’ arrival
Assist in Opening and Closing the library
Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: This person must be able to:
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with a diverse community of customers and library staff
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written form with customers and staff
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, Microsoft Windows, and Internet navigation
• Operate computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and other library equipment
• Work a flexible schedule which may include day, night, and weekend hours
• Exhibit flexibility and a willingness to work in a dynamic, busy, and changing environment.
• Learn, understand and apply library policy and procedure
• Apply basic math and literacy skills
• Maintain confidentiality of customer information and library records
Qualifications/Experience
Public library programming experience preferred. Internships accepted as experience, depending on the level of involvement and training
MLS or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
Customer service experience required
Ability to work weekends and evenings required
Knowledge of library principles and practices and the ability to put them into practice
Must be able to meet and maintain Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA) certification requirements
Extensive computer experience with standard office software, including Microsoft Office products, email, social media, and internet usage as well as emerging technologies
Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving history
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
Full-time Library Professionals must have the ability to be certified within five years of employment.
All employees must satisfactorily pass a background investigation.
MLIS students on the Public Library Track are encouraged to apply
Additional Info: The library is open Mon.-Sat. Daily, Evening, and Saturday hours will be assigned.
Application Procedure:
Please provide a resume and cover letter to Debra Lawson at lawson_director@spencercolibrary.us
Application Deadline: April 19, 2018