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Substitute Reference Librarian

Portage County District Library
Temporary
On-site
Garrettsville, Ohio, United States

PAY SCALE:  $16.82 Reference Librarian Substitute/ Associate III  /   $12.54Circulation Clerk Substitute/Associate I


                      


HOURS: Flexible/ may also fill in for Circulation Clerk substitute


TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT: $10.00/day for substitute coverage


Paid training and mileage reimbursement from Garrettsville Branch to Branch training locations. 


  


JOB PURPOSE: To educate and assist patrons to use the Library to its fullest extent.


 


QUALIFICATIONS: Undergraduate four (4) year degree and applicable experience.


 


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of library policies and procedures; operation of automated library equipment; computer operation and functions including data processing. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; plan, schedule and organize work; prepare meaningful, concise and accurate reports; communicate effectively in written and oral form; answer routine inquiries from public; develop good rapport with library patrons, supervisors and co-workers.


 


PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES: Must be able to reach, bend, stoop and stand on kick-stool.




ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES: (The duties listed below are intended to depict tasks performed by this classification).


 


70%                 REFERENCE AND COLLECTION MANAGEMENT DUTIES


                        *Determines and ascertains information and materials needed by patrons and recommends book selection based on                                    patron requests.


                        *Assists patrons in locating library materials and responds to patron reference questions;


                        *Instructs patrons in library computer use and supervises Internet usage.


                        *Maintains pamphlet file and other files as assigned.


                        *Conducts evaluation of reference materials;


                        *Notifies and documents reference needs to Branch Manager;


                        *Coordinates updating of library periodicals;


                        *Oversees updating of editions and repairs as needed;                     


                        *Reads reviews of materials such as Booklist, Library Journal, or other professional journals offered by PCDL and                                          recommends book selection.  


                        *Prepares, presents, and assists with patron programs as assigned.              


 


20%                 CIRCULATION RELATED DUTIES


                        *Checks library materials in/out to patrons on automated system;               


                        *Responds to patron questions about library materials and services such as interlibrary loans.


                        *Answers telephones;


                        *Directs patrons to appropriate area of the library;


                        *Issues library cards; 


                        *Places patron holds on materials;


                        *Collects Patron fines.


                        *Distributes Golden Buckeye applications and voter registration materials;


                          Maintains records as assigned.


 


10%                 MISCELLANEOUS DUTIES


                        Shelves library materials;


                        Attends staff meetings, workshops, in-service training, and serves on committees, as requested;


                        Performs additional duties as assigned.


 


                        Percentages may vary based on allocated hours.


                       


                       *Denotes essential function of the job.


 




DEADLINE TO APPLY: Applications received before Saturday; October 5 will receive first consideration. Position is open until filled.




 


PCDL is an Equal Opportunity Employer