Information Services Librarian

The Dayton Metro Library is seeking a full-time Information Services Librarian for our West Carrollton Branch Library. This neighborhood branch sits in the heart of Old North Dayton and serves a very diverse, vibrant community.  This position reports to the Branch Library Manager and acts as the person-in-charge when the Manager is out of the building.  We are looking for someone who will create and deliver programming for children that is appealing and fosters a love of reading and learning.  The successful candidate will enjoy the many community connections and outreach engagements that have already been established.  Fluency in Spanish is highly preferred!  If the idea of working with a small, close-knit team and serving a diverse neighborhood appeals to you, then join our team today!  

DML is committed to cultivating environments and a workforce that reflects our community. Further, we recognize the importance of language expertise on our team as Dayton was the first city in the United States to earn the status of "Certified Welcoming" city. We encourage applications from individuals that are fluent or proficient in any non-English languages commonly used in Montgomery County including Spanish, Mandarin, French, Korean, Vietnamese, Hindi, Urdu, Russian, Tagalog, Kinyarwanda, Arabic, Turkish, Swahili, and American Sign Language (ASL). 

Essential Job Duties

• Demonstrates excellent internal and external customer service. Creates a welcoming atmosphere in the public service areas through personal presence and area’s design. 
• Provides all library users with assistance in reference, readers' advisory, information literacy, and in the use of library materials and reference resources (all formats). Serves at the Ask Me Desk and all public service points.
• Assists patrons in finding and selecting library materials and in the use of the public computers, personal electronic devices, and library virtual materials.
• Provides work guidance in the absence of the Branch Library Manager and/or appointed person in charge.
• Designs, promotes, presents, and evaluates adult programs and activities that address community needs and incorporates library resources.
• Provides service and maintains liaisons with community organizations, government agencies, and other groups as appropriate. Provides library outreach programs that meet community needs.
• Maintains attractive appearance of the adult public service areas in accordance with safety and ADA requirements.  Creates displays to promote library use.
• Evaluates and suggests titles for purchase or replacement.  Reevaluates and deselects materials which need to be cancelled, repaired, replaced, or redistributed.
• Submits required reports and budget requests. May serve on library committees. Assists with system-wide programs, activities, and initiatives.

Performs special duties as assigned. Such duties may include, but are not limited to, indexing, compiling bibliographies, and assisting with opening and closing duties.

Job Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Library and Information Science is preferred.  Otherwise, its equivalent in education and experience is required.     
• Valid Ohio driver’s license, acceptable motor vehicle record, and continuous insurability required.
• Knowledge of professional library principles, methods, techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge and appreciation of adult literature, periodicals, audiovisual materials, web sites, social media and other electronic media which constitute a diverse, current and relevant adult collection. Ability to determine patron information needs.
• Ability to construct a competent and complete search strategy using both print and non-print information resources.
• Knowledge of available and emerging technologies and their application to reference work.
• Ability to plan and implement programs and services to meet community needs.
• Ability to write reports, book reviews, readers' advisory materials and business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from patrons, managers, coworkers and members of the community. Ability to apply active listening skills.
• Ability to deal effectively with confrontational individuals and/or challenging situations.

Work Schedule:  Monday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Tuesday, Wednesday and alternating Friday/Saturdays: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM *Subject to change*

Transportation: Valid driver’s license, acceptable motor vehicle record, and continuous insurability required for driving own vehicle for Library-related obligations OR has access to reliable and efficient* transportation.  (*Definition of efficient is that employee can travel to and from required work obligations within Google Maps’ specified timeframe.)

Compensation and Benefits:  The starting hourly rate for this position is $23.95.  (Those applicants with a relevant Master’s degree may qualify for the professional offset, which would increase the hourly rate by $3.09 per hour.)   Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance along with paid time off and OPERS retirement.

To apply, visit https://www.daytonmetrolibrary.org/careers/  This position is open until filled.

The Dayton Metro Library is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.