GLENWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY NOW HIRING -

Adult Services Librarian

 

The Glenwood Public Library is now hiring a full time Adult Services Librarian. Pay rate $17.00 an hour with city benefits. We are looking for someone with public service experience, proficient computer skills, and is self motivated. Responsibilities include managing staff, cataloging and repairing books, and leading programs. Job description can be found below. Resumes may be emailed to director@glenwoodlibrary.org. Submission deadline is Nov. 25th.

 

Summary of Job Responsibilities:
Performs a wide variety of general library work in public services to assist adult patrons with daily
operational needs of the library.

Job Duties:
Provides service at the adult desk, including: greeting and directing patrons; helping patrons locate
materials; faxing, registering guests for library cards; checking materials in and out; statistics; retrieving
the drop boxes; answering the phone; coordinating local book deliveries; providing instruction for the
online catalog; readers’ advisory; answering reference questions; shelf maintenance, including shifting
and weeding materials; receiving/resolving complaints; maintaining interlibrary loan records; mailing;
calling reserves; copying; maintaining displays; helping patrons at the public computers, including
programs such as Microsoft Office and Internet; recording patron material requests; collecting fees;
programming for adults; promoting adult services in the community; assisting with special projects;

general cleaning; attending staff meetings to discuss ideas for improvement; applying all Board-
approved policies and administrative procedures; and other duties as assigned.

 

Supervising Authority:
Supervises volunteers assigned to the adult services area. Directs library assistants when working in the
adult services area.
Special Working Conditions:
Work is performed primarily in a library environment. This includes both sitting and/or standing for long
periods of time. The employee will need the ability to lift heavy items from high and low settings;
sufficient vision or other powers of observation for reading, sorting, shelving, retrieving library
materials, and using a computer; and general mobility skills.
Minimum Qualifications:
One-year of work experience dealing with the public, proficient computer skills, or any equivalent
combination of experience and training.