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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

+ Ability to provide knowledgeable customer service to assist all library patrons in a timely manner; show tact and courtesy in relations with the public and other staff members.

+ Ability to communicate clearly and read printed and on-screen information.

+ Proven computer skills and ability to input information into an automated system.

+ Knowledge of using Microsoft Access and Content dm preferred.

+ Knowledge of basic reference skills.

+ Ability to handle routine problems under the guidance of supervisor and keep supervisor informed of departmental needs and concerns.

Qualifications

+ Local History Librarian I- Bachelor’s Degree in History or closely related field from an accredited college or university required. 1-3 years of Library and/or Customer Service experience strongly preferred.

+ Local History Librarian II- Masters Degree in History or closely related field from an accredited college or university required. 1-3 years of Library and/or Customer Service experience strongly preferred.

Environmental Conditions

+ Work is performed in an office-like environment, but with need for considerable mobility: light lifting, bending, stooping, stretching and sitting at a variety of desks and service points.

+ Employee may be scheduled to work evening and weekend hours, including Sundays; schedules may be altered depending on the needs of the library.

Benefits

Library staff receive a wide range of benefits (http://greenelibrary.info/employment/#benefits) based on their position classification and the number of hours worked per week. V

+ The library pays an amount equal to 14% of each employee’s salary into the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (https://www.opers.org/) , the employee pays 10% to OPERS

+ The library contributes a percentage of the employee’s salary for Medicare

+ Vacation (10–20 days per year depending on length of service and professional status)

+ Sick leave (12 days credit per year)

+ Personal leave (3 days credit per year)

+ Parental Leave

+ 10 Holidays (8 Standard, 2 Floating)

+ Merit time off, if warranted

+ Bereavement time, if needed

+ Employee Assistance Program for employee and eligible family members

+ Voluntary participation in the Ohio Deferred Compensation (https://www.ohio457.org) Plan

+ Eligibility for Tuition Reimbursement program after one full year of employment (between $3000 and $4000 per year depending on the subject being studied)

+ Dental insurance: employer pays for a single premium amount based on the amount of budgeted hours; additional coverage for dependents is at employee expense.

+ FSA (Flexible Spending Account)