Lycoming County Library System Consumer Health Librarian Position at James V. Brown Library

An information professional (professional or paraprofessional) is needed to join the James V. Brown Library’s Information Services/Reference team in Williamsport. Information Services Librarians help people find the information they need for business, health, school or personal reasons and are skilled in using online resources and search strategies. While this position is an Information Generalist, consumer health is the area of subject expertise. The library will fund the costs of providing work time to earn the Consumer Health Certificate for Public Libraries which is offered online by the Medical Library Association.

A Masters Degree in Library Science or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with successful online searching, customer service and advanced problems solving skills required. Salary is mid 30′s, plus benefits. This position has a varying work schedule and includes some evenings and weekends.

Some duties of this position include:

*Providing direct customer service on the Information Services desk by assisting people in using online databases, locating facts, figures and data for customers in person, on the phone, or via e-mail.

*Connecting people with other community resources and showing them how to use information tools effectively is expected.

*Develop marketing strategies to increase use and online resources

*Develop training sessions on using online resources for staff and public

*Provide assistance with the use of technology-based services

Apply online at www.jvbrown.edu. A complete description of job essential duties, responsibilities, characteristics, working conditions and physical demands is available.