Full-Time Local History Supervisor

The library is accepting applications for a full-time Local History Supervisor scheduled to work 40 hours per week at the Portsmouth location. This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree and is responsible for providing assistance to patrons with genealogy and local history research; performs research through
correspondence; conducts in-house and outreach programming; maintains department files and indexes departmental resources. This position also supervises staff workflow and is responsible for the scheduling.

Starting rate is $20.33 hourly plus benefits!

Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental & Life Insurance; OPERS Retirement; Vacation, Sick and Personal Time & Educational Assistance

The Scioto County Public Library system is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Summary: Under the supervision of the Director, the Local History Supervisor manages the operations and staff of the Local History department, with the primary responsibility of serving patrons with their genealogy and history queries. This position oversees development and maintenance of department resources including digitization of materials for the library website and Pinterest. Also requires planning and presenting programs for in‑house patrons and community organizations and groups.

Minimum Job Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum two years’ supervisory experience
Work experience with local history and genealogy resources; significant experience in public service
The ability to meet scheduled hours with rare absences; includes evenings and weekends
Driver’s License, car insurance, and access to reliable transportation / vehicle
Commitment to excellence in customer service and representing the library in a positive manner
Exceptional communication skills; both verbally and in writing
The ability to effectively use Microsoft Office Suite and use new software and technology

Essential Functions

Instruct and guide patrons through classes, both on-site and off-site, with research (online and offline)
Participates in interviewing and selecting Local History and other library staff
Direct workflow and supervise staff including scheduling, training, and evaluating
Work with local organizations and collectors to assist in research and preservation of historical items
Organize department resources for functionality and appearance
Speak to local organizations and present programming in-house and off-site
Prepare flyers, brochures, handouts, and press releases for website and for the Marketing Manager

Additional Functions

Assist other Departments as needed
Other Duties as Assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Considerable knowledge and understanding of library operations
The ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment
The ability to handle and maintain confidential and sensitive information
Knowledge of and compliance with library policies and procedures
The ability to work cooperatively and effectively with other staff members and library departments
Knowledge of and compliance with emergency and safety policies and procedures
The ability to deal with frequent interruptions in work and move among various tasks effectively
The ability to learn and implement current and emerging technologies

Special Requirements

Update job‑related knowledge and skills through continuing education workshops, webinars, conferences and staff development activities

Physical Requirements

Considerable manual dexterity for use of keyboard and standard office equipment
Requires ability to manipulate library materials, such as books, magazines, and DVDs
Requires a combination of sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, squatting, and some driving
Requires regularly lifting items weighing up to fifty pounds; sometimes loading and unloading materials
Abilities of reaching, bending, climbing, and twisting
The ability to push full book carts for considerable distances
Some outdoor activity; majority of time in climate-controlled environment. Regularly required to talk and/or hear within normal ranges
The ability to respond to alarms and communicate safety information to patrons and staff
Visual acuity for sustained use of computer monitor

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive or as an employment agreement between the employer and employee. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job and is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this document. Any essential functions of this position will be evaluated as necessary should an applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.