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Exempt</span></span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">JOB PURPOSE</span></span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">:</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">To assist patrons by providing a unique collection of books, periodicals and audio-visual media for all age groups served by the Portage County District Library System.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px\">QUALIFICATIONS: </span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Masters of Library Science Degree or within six months of obtaining the degree and applicable experience. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Ability to work varied hours as needed which may include evenings and weekends.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Physical Agility:</span>  Requires the ability to bend, stoop, reach, climb, and stand. Requires the ability to lift boxes and crates weighing 40 pounds and the ability to push or pull book trucks weighing 70 pounds. Must be able to lift and shelve materials and move materials from one location to another.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: </span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Knowledge of library goals and objectives; operation of automated library equipment; computer operations and functions including data processing techniques; basic statistics. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions (e.g. research procedure, policy development and interpretation); plan, schedule and organize work; prepare meaningful, concise and accurate reports; communicate effectively in written and oral form; establish cooperative work environment at both branch and interdepartmental levels; develop good rapport with library patrons as well as vendors and other outside contacts. Thorough knowledge of collection development in all formats, including audio-visual, in the public library environment.  Proficient computer skills with the ability to integrate technology into operations. Knowledge of patron interest levels. Knowledge of current and classic children, young adult and adult materials. 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