The Richland Library Main seeks a service-oriented, enthusiastic candidate to join the Research Center. The individual we are seeking demonstrates abilities to learn quickly and easily apply new skills and knowledge, especially in technology. He or she is a team player and possesses strong communication skills, as this individual will work with all related departments, ensuring customers have useful, useable, and enjoyable library experiences. The Business, Careers and Research Center is the Library’s state-of-the-art space for various customers’ needs, such as career coaching, networking and so much more!
Department:
Research Center
Salary:
$975.00 biweekly, plus benefits
Essential Job Functions:
- Answering reference questions for customers in the library as well as remotely (telephone, e-mail, instant messaging, and other electronic means), utilizing print and online resources in the Business, Careers and Research Center, and in all related department (Local and Family History Center, etc.).
- Providing assistance for customers’ career and workforce skills development via the Library’s Business, Careers and Research Center and other library resources
- Providing readers advisory services and bibliographic instruction
- Compiling subject listings and usage guidelines for print and non-print sources
- Conducting interlibrary loan activities
- Assisting with planning, developing materials for, and conducting computer, library research, and job skills classes
- Communicating and interpreting general library policies and procedures to customers
- Serving on departmental and library-wide committees
- Assisting with the organization and maintenance of department collections, files and databases
- Conducting tours of the Business, Careers and Research Center
- Planning, developing, and conducting programs and presentations
- Representing the library at community group meetings
- Keeping informed of professional developments; attending professional meetings and training
- Assisting with collecting and reporting transaction statistics
- Assisting with the management of the Business, Careers and Research collection
- Participating in special activities as assigned
Performing work in other public service areas as needed. Please visit the Richland Library website for more information about this job vacancy at www.richlandlibrary.com/careers.
Here are the minimum requirements needed to be considered for this position:
- At least 2 years of post-high school education from an accredited college or university. Transcripts must be provided upon hire
- Specialized subject knowledge or skills developed through education and/or work experience, where appropriate. In this position, such skills may include current technology such as IM, videoconferencing, text messaging, social networking sites, and MS Office Products.
- Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
- Ability to perform duties of the job functions: additional skills as required by job.
APPLY IMMEDIATELY at https://rcpl.munisselfservice.com/employmentopportunities. No deadline is presently established for this Vacancy. Applications are being accepted now. When a deadline is determined, the deadline will be announced 24 hours in advance on the Library’s website.
Please do not send your resume/cover letter separately; only materials submitted through our online system are reviewed. All applicants must submit an online employment application using our online system. In addition to the online application, you may also attach your resume and/or cover letter; but the resume and/or cover letter will not be acceptable as an alternative to completing the online application fully. Keep in mind that if you are applying for multiple positions, you will need to submit an application for each position.
