Librarian - Youth Services

Summary

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSExperience: ¿¿ ¿¿One (1) year of experience¿ in customer service.Education: ¿¿ Master's degree in¿ ¿Library Science from an American Library Association accredited college or university.¿DESCRIPTION / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSThis position performs a variety of professional librarian duties, including creating programs, assisting the public, conducting outreach, and promoting the library within the community. Oversees and manages the library's physical and digital collections. Research, selects, and purchases items for all age ranges and genres, informed by reports, data, and library patron and staff suggestions. Removes items based on usage and community fit, creates book lists and promotions, reviews and corrects bibliographic records, and manages the collection. Act as person in charge of facility when needed.Duties include, but are not limited to the following:~¿¿¿ Participates¿in the creation, development, coordination,¿and¿implementation of¿public library¿programs for all ages that meet the¿interests and¿needs of the community.~ Provides customer service and answers to reference and reader's advisory questions in person, over the phone, and through electronic forums.~ Educates library patrons in the use of electronic resources, including the library's webpage, catalog, research databases, and online downloadable resources.~¿¿Evaluates and manages collection materials and identifies materials that need to be replaced, added, or removed.¿~¿¿M¿aintains the library calendar by creating, updating and editing content, posting program information, and listing current events.~ Represents the library in local, regional, national or other professional meetings including attending conferences, presenting at board meetings, or as members of professional associations.~ Reviews new publications and collection materials to provide recommendations of up-to-date and relevant library materials directly to library patrons, and through bibliography lists, book displays, newsletters, and other outlets.~¿¿Performs outreach at city events with partner organizations and others, as needed.~¿May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned.¿ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSApplicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:~ Criminal history reviewADDITIONAL INFORMATIONPlacement within the salary range will be based on prior experience in a similar role.This position is classified as safety sensitive. Employees in safety sensitive positions are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational.FLSA status: Non-Exempt, eligible for overtimeEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYThe City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSExperience: ¿¿ ¿¿One (1) year of experience¿ in customer service.Education: ¿¿ Master's degree in¿ ¿Library Science from an American Library Association accredited college or university.¿DESCRIPTION / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSThis position performs a variety of professional librarian duties, including creating programs, assisting the public, conducting outreach, and promoting the library within the community. Oversees and manages the library's physical and digital collections. Research, selects, and purchases items for all age ranges and genres, informed by reports, data, and library patron and staff suggestions. Removes items based on usage and community fit, creates book lists and promotions, reviews and corrects bibliographic records, and manages the collection. Act as person in charge of facility when needed.Duties include, but are not limited to the following:~¿¿¿ Participates¿in the creation, development, coordination,¿and¿implementation of¿public library¿programs for all ages that meet the¿interests and¿needs of the community.~ Provides customer service and answers to reference and reader's advisory questions in person, over the phone, and through electronic forums.~ Educates library patrons in the use of electronic resources, including the library's webpage, catalog, research databases, and online downloadable resources.~¿¿Evaluates and manages collection materials and identifies materials that need to be replaced, added, or removed.¿~¿¿M¿aintains the library calendar by creating, updating and editing content, posting program information, and listing current events.~ Represents the library in local, regional, national or other professional meetings including attending conferences, presenting at board meetings, or as members of professional associations.~ Reviews new publications and collection materials to provide recommendations of up-to-date and relevant library materials directly to library patrons, and through bibliography lists, book displays, newsletters, and other outlets.~¿¿Performs outreach at city events with partner organizations and others, as needed.~¿May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned.¿ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSApplicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:~ Criminal history reviewADDITIONAL INFORMATIONPlacement within the salary range will be based on prior experience in a similar role.This position is classified as safety sensitive. Employees in safety sensitive positions are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational.FLSA status: Non-Exempt, eligible for overtimeEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYThe City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.#J-18808-Ljbffr