Librarian 1 - Generalist

Summary

Uses professional knowledge to assist library customers of all ages in the use of library resources. Advises customers in selecting and locating materials in all formats to meet their informational educational and recreational needs. Answers and/or facilitates customer reference questions. Promotes reading and life-long learning by planning and conducting programs and presentations both in the library and off-site. Keeps library collections current and relevant and markets collections and services with attractive displays. 

Responsibilities

1. Assists library customers of all ages in the use of library resources, including library technology. Advises customers in selecting and locating materials in all formats to meet their informational, educational and recreational needs.  Answers and/or facilitates customer reference questions.  
2. Promotes reading and life-long learning by planning and conducting programs and presentations both in the library and off-site. 
3. Keeps library collections current and relevant by selecting, organizing, displaying and weeding material.  
4. Troubleshoots customer concerns and facilities issues. 
5. Any and all other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

1. Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science preferred  -OR- Bachelor’s Degree combined with 2+ years relevant customer service experience 
2. Commitment to service excellence. 
3. Knowledge of books and authors, movies and music, as well as current library principles, methods and practices. Knowledge of the reading acquisition process. 
4. Ability to use traditional reference sources, and effectively and efficiently search online databases and the Internet. 
5. Analytic and problem solving abilities to determine appropriate responses based on a customer’s age, needs, and education. 
6. Above average communication skills, both written and verbal, including public speaking skills. 
7. Organizational skills to keep all work current; excellent attention to detail. 
8. Proficiency in the use of Windows and Windows-based software, especially applications used by the Library. 
9. Nature of work requires an ability to effectively communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents and operate standard business office equipment.  
10. Travel throughout the county for programming/outreach is required with varying frequency. Majority of work is performed in a general office / library environment.
11.  Availability for extended or non-traditional hours as needed to perform job duties.  
12. Participation and attendance at promotional events and off-site meetings required.
13. Able to reach, bend, climb, squat, lift 25lbs, push up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods of time. 

Work Schedule

• Must be willing to work days, evenings, and Saturdays (rotating shifts).
• Must be willing to work at the various locations throughout our Mahoning County system.
• Full-time hours are generally 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are generally 24 hours per week, with the option to work additional hours possible.
• Travel to other library branches required occasionally.
• Availability for extended or non-traditional hours as needed to perform job duties. Participation and attendance at promotional events and off-site meetings may be required at managements discretion.

PLYMC is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. PLYMC is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department at employment@libraryvisit.org.

For questions pertaining to this job or others, please email us at employment@libraryvisit.org.