Librarian - Adult Services

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY LIBRARIAN - ADULT SERVICES Prescott Public Library FLSA Status: Exempt Pay Grade: 111 Full Pay Range: $49,208.91 - $73,813.36 Deadline to Apply: 7/25/22 POSITION SUMMARY: Performs professional front-line or supporting services and connects Library customers to information, resources, and services. Essential Duties: Provides professional front-line reference and readers' advisory work. Assists the public visiting the library with computers and other electronic devices; delivers group and one-to-one technology instruction. Responds to customer comments and concerns. Assists with collection development and/or management. Procures, disseminates, and promotes knowledge of literacy skills and strategies. Collaborates with other staff to plan, publicize, and present library programs. Markets the library and programs; creates content for website; and creates displays to promote library materials. Trains volunteers and other staff as assigned; may oversee

work of others. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers, library customers, and community partners Assists in developing and expanding outreach services. Serves on assigned teams and committees. Performs other duties as assigned. Provides library oversight during absence of library management. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in Library Science (MLS) from an ALA accredited program; prefer experience in a public library; any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training in a library setting which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Employee Core Beliefs City of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the City's core beliefs throughout their day-to-day business and with every customer they come in contact with, both internal and external. Our core beliefs are: Act with Integrity, Work as a Team, Have Personal Commitment and Loyalty, Solve Problems, Take Pride In Excellent Results, High Level of Productivity and Being Nice. Knowledge, Skill and Abilities: Knowledge of: library services, systems and procedures; information resources; reference and searching procedures. Skill in: using commonly used applications and software including Microsoft Office; proactively using technology to perform job or enhance customer experience. Ability to: market library programs and services in a variety of formats to a variety of audiences; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, provide outstanding customer service in a professional manner; work in partnership with other libraries and community organizations; introduce library resources and services to users through public speaking, formal and informal presentations, and documentation; exercise initiative, sound judgment and discretion in performance of duties. Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Physical and Visual Ability: Sufficient to effectively and safely perform required duties and to safely operate required equipment and city vehicle as needed. Hearing and Speaking Ability: Sufficient to clearly, concisely and effectively communicate in person and over the telephone. Successful candidate will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include: Drug screening Motor vehicle records check Criminal background screening City of Prescott Contact Information 201 N. Montezuma Street, Suite 303 Prescott, AZ 86301 Email: hr@prescott-az.gov Website: www.prescott-az.gov Phone: 928-777-1410 / Fax: 928-832-1222 Major Benefits For Full-Time Regular Employees: Paid time off; ten paid holidays and one floating holiday per year; employee and/or family health and life insurance; short term and long term disability; Arizona State Retirement and Social Security contributions; other optional benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurance. PROBATION: Each employee must satisfactorily serve an established probationary period. NOTE: When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the selection process. In accordance with A.R.S. 23 - 493, this position has been identified as "Safety Sensitive". The City of Prescott is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.