Community-Focused Librarian & Makerspace Specialist

Metropolitan Library System; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Library System in Oklahoma City seeks a professional librarian to provide information and assistance to customers of all ages, plan and present programs, and deliver reference and readers' advisory services. The role includes developing community partnerships and supporting makerspace activities.

The position emphasizes outreach, volunteering coordination, and upholding library ethics and privacy while serving the public interest.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an ALA-accredited college or university in Library and Information Science.
• Enthusiasm for public service and the ability to work with diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of current trends in library services.
• Experience building community partnerships.
• Experience working with makerspace technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provides information and assistance to customers of all ages.
• Plans, schedules, and presents programs and services.
• Performs reference, readers' advisory services and bibliographic instruction.
• Builds relationships with community organizations and civic engagement.
• Provides technology instruction and supports makerspace activities.
• Engages in outreach and volunteer coordination.
• Develops library displays and promotes programs.
• Participates in staff meetings and training.

Skills

Public service mindset

Community engagement

Customer service

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

MLS (ALA-accredited)

Tools

Makerspace technologies

Job description

Metropolitan Library System in Oklahoma City seeks a professional librarian to provide information and assistance to customers of all ages, plan and present programs, and deliver reference and readers' advisory services. The role includes developing community partnerships and supporting makerspace activities.

The position emphasizes outreach, volunteering coordination, and upholding library ethics and privacy while serving the public interest.