Local History Librarian - 25 hours / week

Job Title : Local History Librarian I or II

Classification : Librarian

Starting Hourly Rate : $18.09 / 23.66 per hour

Location / Department : Xenia / Greene County Room

Reports to : Local History Manager

Employment Status : Part Time (25 hours per week)

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt | Bargaining Unit

Hours : Part time, 25 hours per week (schedule includes daytime, evening and weekend hours)

Job Objective

To promote the mission and values of the Greene County Public Library. To carry out objectives and goals of the strategic plan to better serve the community. To serve as a professional in the Greene County Room- Local History and Genealogy Department. To work under the supervision of the Head Archivist but at times may work unsupervised and be expected to solve problems and serve patrons independently.

Requirements

Essential Job Functions

• Answers (in person, mail, e-mail) reference and readers’ advisory questions from the public and conducts necessary research using GCR collection, the internet and other relevant resources.
• Enters metadata into database for digital projects.
• Instructs and aids adults, young adults, children and community groups in the use of the library and of reference tools; provides both one-to-one assistance, group presentations, and programming.
• Oversees the security and use of materials.
• Plans and / or prepares displays, bibliographies, and other informational materials.
• Identifies community information needs and suggests materials and services to meet them.
• Responsible for opening / closing procedures.
• Gathers statistics, prepares reports, and completes other projects as assigned.
• Handles copy and donation monies.
• Processes and shelves library material.
• Attends conferences, workshops, seminars, and training to maintain knowledge as reflected in the training curriculum
• Keeps abreast of information by regularly reading email, minutes, staff website and by attending staff meetings.
• Performs tasks of lower level classifications as necessary.
• Additional related duties might be assigned including ordering and stocking supplies. These are non-essential functions of this position.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Qualifications

Environmental Conditions

Benefits

Library staff receive a wide range of benefits based on their position classification and the number of hours worked per week. V