Do you have what it takes to be our next Adult Services Specialist?
Send cover letter with résumé by Sunday, December 1, 2013 at 5 p.m. to: Swanton Public Library; Attn: Janelle Thomas, Director; 305 Chestnut St.; Swanton OH 43558 or by email to jthomas@oplin.org. EOE.
Duties
  • Plan, implement, and supervise adult programs on a budget
  • Develop and maintain displays, including the bulletin boards
  • Develop and distribute fliers to advertise adult programs
  • Maintenance of inventory records
  • Supervise tax forms and voter registrations; book repairs; and Rotating Collections, including but not limited to packaging, cataloging, and shelving
  • Work with the Director to develop and maintain the Adult Collection
  • Perform all circulation desk responsibilities
  • Maintain the Friends of Swanton Public Library membership information
  • Record requests and reserves for material on order or to be placed on order
  • Maintain calendars including booking the Community Room
  • Supervise adult volunteers and community service workers
  • Opening and closing the Library as needed, including balancing cash drawers when necessary
  • Prepare monthly reports for the library newsletter
  • Performing all other duties as assigned by the Director
  • The duties and responsibilities of this job are subject to change without notice
Qualifications
  • Competency in basic processing of books and filing skills
  • Ability to meet and deal effectively with the public and work as part of a team
  • Comfortable working a variety of technology
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Flexible schedule including weekends and some evenings
  • Pass a background check
  • eReader and ILS experience a plus
  • MLIS or equivalent preferred
Salary & Benefits
  • $9.00 - $14.00 per hour based upon education and experience
  • Paid vacation after one year
  • Sick leave accrual up to 32 hours per quarter
  • Two personal days per year


Janelle Thomas, MLIS
Director, Swanton Public Library 
305 Chestnut St., Swanton OH 43558
http://www.swanton.lib.oh.us
Ph: (419) 826-2760 ext. 208