Join
our team! After an internal promotion, we now have a vacancy in our
Reference/Adult Services department. The ideal candidate will have
programming and collection management experience, creativity, excellent
communication and interpersonal skills, maintain a professional
commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and value teamwork.
TYPICAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Formulates and executes on-line
database searches; Assists in the training of entry level librarians and
support staff; Has responsibility of operation of a special collection
and/or service such as Job Information, Health, or Audio-Visual; selects
materials, develops procedures, plans informational materials, works
with community groups, and participates in related statewide activities;
Performs research for and instructs patrons in the use of reference
tools and databases, prepares bibliographies; Instructs patrons in the
use of the library and its facilities; assists patrons in the use of
computers and their applications, including the Internet; conducts
library tours for civic groups; Conducts programs such as book talks,
story hours, and specialized information presentations; Develops and
maintains relationships with community organizations to promote library
services; Supervises the work of support personnel; May supervise branch
or department in absence of regular supervisor;
Performs related work as required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Master’s degree in Library
Science from an American Library Association accredited library school;
Ability to organize and maintain a specialized library collection or
service within a department; Experience with a variety of on-line
databases and the ability to apply this knowledge in planning and
implementation of research; Ability to evaluate and advise on the
disposition of reference questions; Ability to instruct and train
support staff. This position serves a diverse population, including a
substantial Spanish-speaking community. Spanish language skills are
helpful.
SALARY: Within Local 3144 Range 7: $51,648 annualized
BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; Prescription Drug
coverage, Life Insurance; Retirement Plan (City pension); paid Holidays;
paid Vacation; paid Sick Leave; paid Personal Days.
APPLICATIONS: To view the full job description and apply to this position, visit THIS LINK. Close Date: Friday, January 6, 2023
11:59 PM.
