Description: Responsible for providing advanced library services to customers in the Local and State History Department and at Adult Services Department service points. This position is responsible for the development and maintenance of local history collections, providing community programming and implementing innovative ways to make the collection available to the public and may be responsible for training, scheduling of staff and act as Team Lead in absence of Headquarters Manager. Staffs a public service point and provides immediate customer assistance. Performs proactive reference; answers complex customer questions about information and technology resources, including genealogy and family history resources. Prepares and presents programming for adult and all-ages audiences. Prepares and presents training for staff on work-related topics (fundamentals of reference, database searching, readers‘ advisory, new technology, etc.) Participates in publicity and marketing of library resources and events. Assists in creating and maintaining branch displays of library materials. Writes library-related newspaper columns.
Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in Library Science is required. Management Preferences Prefer experience or coursework in genealogy or family history research methods.
Salary: $42,310.08