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Senior Librarian – Genealogy, Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, IN

Posted August 3, 2020

Resposibilities:

  • Dialogs with customers to determine services they require; identifies and locates required information or materials; instructs customers on the use of library resources, and databases; prepares responses and communicates information to customers; recommends appropriate materials; creates finding guides and resources.
  • Plans, prepares and presents classes, tours, programs and events both in person and vitually; serves as host for classes, programs, or events and/or acts as trainer; assists with the physical set up and take down of furniture and room preparation.
  • Conducts review of events and surveys to determine possible future changes; selects materials and media to use in events.
  • Creates and maintains digital resources/content; reviews databases for continued inclusion or addition to Library resources; instructs customers on use of internet, ebooks, databases and other resources.
  • Builds and maintains relationships with local, regional and national historical and genealogical organizations.
  • Participates in Community Outreach events; represents the Library at events.
  • Serves on teams, work groups and committees.
  • Assists with collections activities; recommends materials for repair; recommends materials for collections enhancement; notes shortages in materials; creates guides to increase usage and awareness of Library resources.
  • Assists in a variety of daily library operations including facilities and customer service routines.
  • Monitors developments in library services; participates in professional development activities such as self-directed learning, webinars, and meetings.
  • Monitors customers in the Library and reminds them of Library policies as required to ensure that the resources of the Library are fully accessible to all customers.
  • Assists customers with the use of library computers, mobile devices, wireless connections, wireless printing, specialized equipment, software, and applications.

How to Apply:

The orginal job posting with full description can be found here. Apply using the job portal found there. Apply by 08/20/2020.