Librarian - Part Time Temporary - Adult/Youth Services

 

Pay:
$16.00/hour

FLSA Status:  
Non exempt, eligible for overtime compensation

Deadline to Apply: 
10/1/20

Resume and Cover Letter Required

 

Position Summary:
This position performs professional front-line or supporting library services, connecting library customers to information, resources, and services.

 

Work Schedule:

Each of the two part time positions available will vary in hours per week as follows:

Adult Services:  One (1) - 15 hour per week position

Youth Services: One (1) - 18 hour per week position

 

Qualifications:

Bachelor degree required or Master of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited library school preferred.  At least one year of experience in a library or related setting providing customer service to adults and/or children. 
 

 

Essential Duties:

Must be willing to work evenings and

weekends

Provides professional front-line reference and readers' advisory work, in person, on the phone, and via email, including assistance with public computers and other electronic devices

Performs other duties as assigned

 

Adult and Youth Services Librarian

Under the direction of the Lead Librarian:

Assist with tasks associated with collection development and/or management

Delivers one-to-one technology instruction and may assist with group technology instruction

Assists full-time professional staff in the implementation of library programs and outreach

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers, library customers, and community partners

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Characteristics:


Knowledge of
library services, systems, procedures, and ethics

Skill in interpreting and applying rules, policies, and
procedures

Knowledge of information resources, professional library tools, reference, and searching skills

Ability to
p
rovide
excellent customer service

Skill in proactively using technology to perform job or enhance customer experience

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, volunteers, and library customers

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Ability to exercise initiative, sound judgment, and discretion in performance of duties

Ability to work well with minimal supervision

Ability to expand knowledge and work skills

Ability to analyze and facilitate resolution of problems

Adult Services

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, one-to-one and in group settings

Ability to deliver one-to-one technology instruction

Skill with diverse software applications and ability to learn new technologies independently.

Ability to think critically and exercise judgement in complex patron interactions

Ability to conduct effective reference interviews with library customers

Youth Services

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, one-to-one and in group settings.

Knowledge of literature for children, teens, and parents

Knowledge of early literacy skills and strategies and ability to share with parents

Skill with diverse software applications and ability to learn new technologies independently.

Ability to think critically and exercise judgment in complex patron interactions

Ability to conduct effective reference interviews with library customers

Physical Demands And Working Conditions:

Most work is performed in a library environment, and some in community settings.

Must be able to lift, carry, and/or push materials including full book carts, book bins, and lifting tubs weighing up to 50 pounds.

Must be able to perform physically demanding duties involving repetitive standing, walking, reaching, bending, and stretching for long periods of time. Operate a variety of standard office equipment including a computer, laptop and/or tablet PC, telephone, e-reader, calculator, cash register, bar code reader, copy and fax machines requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand and eye movement.

City 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.

 

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 S. Cortez St.

Prescott, AZ 86303

Email: 
hr@prescott-az.gov
   

Website: 
www.prescott-az.gov

Phone: 928-777-1347 / Fax: 928-777-1213

 


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. The City of Prescott is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.