The State Library of Ohio has a job opening for a Reference Librarian

Job Description:

Provides reference & research services & library user assistance for assigned subject areas, (e.g., reference, documents) to state employees, government officials & other library patrons using specialized resources (e. g., computerized databases, abstracts, historical materials, maps, genealogy collection materials, indexes, government documents, online catalogs, census records, microfilm, standard library resources); answers reference & research questions & corresponds with library users in person &/or via email, regular mail or telephone); keeps current on library trends & new technologies for delivery of library services.

Reviews trade & professional publications in order to select books for the collection or to delete obsolete books from the collection; assists in identifying & discarding superseded or obsolete materials.

Participates with departmental heads in developing, planning & improving library services; works with teams to develop outreach strategies and training opportunities for state employees and librarians; provides education/training on specialized resources to library users (e.g., state employees, students, general public) both in-person & using online training tools; performs &/or oversees clerical duties related to library services (e.g., maintaining records, shelving, preparing reports); remains current on library trends & procedures.

For more information and to apply for this position go to: http://careers.ohio.gov (library board agency)