Associate Librarian, Part-Time (Main Library)
Date: September 18, 2015
Department: Children's Department
Job Title: Associate Librarian–Part-Time
Location: Main Library (210 East 400 South)
Reports to: Manager
Manager: Deanna Romriell
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Closing Date: October 1, 2015
Department: Children's Department
Job Title: Associate Librarian–Part-Time
Location: Main Library (210 East 400 South)
Reports to: Manager
Manager: Deanna Romriell
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Closing Date: October 1, 2015
About the Library:
The City Library offers services, information, resources, programs and events to all members of the community. Guided by the Library’s Mission and strategic goals, staff serve the community at Library and outreach locations and are committed to advancing knowledge, fostering creativity, encouraging the exchange of ideas, building community, and enhancing the quality of life in Salt Lake City.
Library employees are ambassadors who project a positive image of the Library and its services. Employees are accepting of all people and have a passion to assist diverse populations to ensure they have a positive Library experience. They are team players who have the ability to think quickly and make quality decisions. They are organized and pay attention to detail.
The City Library offers services, information, resources, programs and events to all members of the community. Guided by the Library’s Mission and strategic goals, staff serve the community at Library and outreach locations and are committed to advancing knowledge, fostering creativity, encouraging the exchange of ideas, building community, and enhancing the quality of life in Salt Lake City.
Library employees are ambassadors who project a positive image of the Library and its services. Employees are accepting of all people and have a passion to assist diverse populations to ensure they have a positive Library experience. They are team players who have the ability to think quickly and make quality decisions. They are organized and pay attention to detail.
About the Position:
Associate Librarians perform a variety of reference, circulation, customer service, and location support. Associate Librarians lead or assist with programming and/or outreach activities.
Associate Librarians perform a variety of reference, circulation, customer service, and location support. Associate Librarians lead or assist with programming and/or outreach activities.
Primary Responsibilities:
• High quality customer service. Provides customer service assistance to library patrons by responding to patron inquiries, provides in depth reference and instruction, and readers advisory. Interprets Library rules, policies and procedures to the public. Interacts with patrons in person, by telephone and electronically. May be called upon to handle difficult patron interactions or solve customer service problems requiring the intervention of a supervisor. Assist patrons with the use of computers and technology. Has the ability to serve a diverse population.
• Working relationships. Fosters good working relationships with diverse people including staff, patrons, volunteers, and vendors. Accepts assignments from supervisor, manager ,or other Library staff in a professional and timely manner.
• Programming and outreach. Under the supervision of the designated program or service coordinator and with approval of supervisor or manager, may perform a role in delivering high quality library programs and services to community members. May require knowledge of specialized area of the department or branch collection, this could also include specific programming.
• Committee and workgroups. Takes on a leadership role when participating in committees or workgroups on activities that align with strategic goals.
• Collection maintenance. Provide support with collection maintenance as assigned.
• Create and maintain displays. May create and maintain high quality library displays. This may include the use of library materials, art, bulletin boards, graphics and/or other objects.
• Supervision and leadership. Takes a leadership role in mentoring staff with training and on assigned committees or workgroups. May assist the manager with filling vacancies, may supervise or support volunteer program at the location. May assume the role of acting or incharge manager in the absences of Department Manager or Librarian.
• Circulation tasks. Performs a variety of activities which are repetitive in nature related to the checkingin and checkingout library materials and processing patron hold requests. Assists patrons with account activity and fines. May be required to handle cash transactions. May use automated material handler for automated sorting of library materials.
• Material placement. May perform a variety of material placement processes including sorting and shelving library materials. May retrieve materials from library book drop.
• Other duties. Performs other duties as assigned or required.
• High quality customer service. Provides customer service assistance to library patrons by responding to patron inquiries, provides in depth reference and instruction, and readers advisory. Interprets Library rules, policies and procedures to the public. Interacts with patrons in person, by telephone and electronically. May be called upon to handle difficult patron interactions or solve customer service problems requiring the intervention of a supervisor. Assist patrons with the use of computers and technology. Has the ability to serve a diverse population.
• Working relationships. Fosters good working relationships with diverse people including staff, patrons, volunteers, and vendors. Accepts assignments from supervisor, manager ,or other Library staff in a professional and timely manner.
• Programming and outreach. Under the supervision of the designated program or service coordinator and with approval of supervisor or manager, may perform a role in delivering high quality library programs and services to community members. May require knowledge of specialized area of the department or branch collection, this could also include specific programming.
• Committee and workgroups. Takes on a leadership role when participating in committees or workgroups on activities that align with strategic goals.
• Collection maintenance. Provide support with collection maintenance as assigned.
• Create and maintain displays. May create and maintain high quality library displays. This may include the use of library materials, art, bulletin boards, graphics and/or other objects.
• Supervision and leadership. Takes a leadership role in mentoring staff with training and on assigned committees or workgroups. May assist the manager with filling vacancies, may supervise or support volunteer program at the location. May assume the role of acting or incharge manager in the absences of Department Manager or Librarian.
• Circulation tasks. Performs a variety of activities which are repetitive in nature related to the checkingin and checkingout library materials and processing patron hold requests. Assists patrons with account activity and fines. May be required to handle cash transactions. May use automated material handler for automated sorting of library materials.
• Material placement. May perform a variety of material placement processes including sorting and shelving library materials. May retrieve materials from library book drop.
• Other duties. Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree and one year related job experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates background and knowledge in performing primary responsibilities will be considered.
• Enthusiasm to work with the public and a solid foundation in good customer service skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills, ability to work with teams, and the ability to motivate and negotiate with diverse individuals and groups
• Intermediate knowledge of operating a computer and programs
• Ability to work days, nights or weekends as scheduled.
&bull If travel is required for library purposes must have transportation. If using personal vehicle, must maintain state required insurance.
• Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree and one year related job experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates background and knowledge in performing primary responsibilities will be considered.
• Enthusiasm to work with the public and a solid foundation in good customer service skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills, ability to work with teams, and the ability to motivate and negotiate with diverse individuals and groups
• Intermediate knowledge of operating a computer and programs
• Ability to work days, nights or weekends as scheduled.
&bull If travel is required for library purposes must have transportation. If using personal vehicle, must maintain state required insurance.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Spanish language and/or other nonEnglish language skills.
• Experience with library operations, programs and services.
• Experience working with children’s programming and library materials.
• Spanish language and/or other nonEnglish language skills.
• Experience with library operations, programs and services.
• Experience working with children’s programming and library materials.
Working Environment:
• Work is performed in a library environment.
• Subject to repetitive movement; standing, walking, bending, reaching and lifting of objects. May be subject to standing or sitting for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift/carry library materials, up to 50 lbs, and push/pull library carts.
• Must have good hand mobility and coordination.
• Considerable exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.
• Subject to intermittent periods of inclement weather when retrieving library materials or participating in library outreach programs.
• Work is performed in a library environment.
• Subject to repetitive movement; standing, walking, bending, reaching and lifting of objects. May be subject to standing or sitting for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift/carry library materials, up to 50 lbs, and push/pull library carts.
• Must have good hand mobility and coordination.
• Considerable exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.
• Subject to intermittent periods of inclement weather when retrieving library materials or participating in library outreach programs.
Schedule:
• Part-time 18 hours per week. Evenings and weekends will be required.
• Part-time 18 hours per week. Evenings and weekends will be required.
Other Information:
• Completion of criminal background check will be required, if the candidate is over eighteen(18) years of age.
• The City Library participates in the federal Employment Eligibility Verification Program(EVerify). Employment is contingent upon confirmation of your employment eligibility through the Everify system.
• The City Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.
• Completion of criminal background check will be required, if the candidate is over eighteen(18) years of age.
• The City Library participates in the federal Employment Eligibility Verification Program(EVerify). Employment is contingent upon confirmation of your employment eligibility through the Everify system.
• The City Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.
Compensation:
• Starting Range 032; Minimum $15.84/hour Maximum $23.76/hour. Employment offers are typically at the minimum of the range.
• This is a part-time position and includes leave benefits such as paid vacation and sick leave.
• Starting Range 032; Minimum $15.84/hour Maximum $23.76/hour. Employment offers are typically at the minimum of the range.
• This is a part-time position and includes leave benefits such as paid vacation and sick leave.
How to apply:
• Send an email with an attached resume and cover letter (PDF or Word Document) indicating position title to the Human Resources Department at hrlib@slcpl.org.
• Applications will be accepted through October 1, 2015.
- See more at: http://www.slcpl.org/jobs/view/115#sthash.qFDTa9kW.dpuf• Send an email with an attached resume and cover letter (PDF or Word Document) indicating position title to the Human Resources Department at hrlib@slcpl.org.
• Applications will be accepted through October 1, 2015.
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