Librarian

BuySphere Retail Staffing; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable library in Los Angeles is seeking a highly organized Librarian to join our team and support community learning initiatives.

You will manage the library's collection, assist patrons with research, and organize events to promote literacy and education. This role requires strong customer service, excellent communication, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Library Science or related field.
• Experience in a library setting preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Customer service oriented with a passion for helping others.
• Proficient in using electronic databases for research.

Responsibilities

• Manage the library's collection of books, periodicals, audiovisual materials, and electronic resources.
• Develop and implement policies for cataloging, classifying and indexing materials.
• Assist patrons with research inquiries by providing information literacy instruction and conducting searches using electronic databases.
• Respond to reference questions from in-person, email, phone or chat.
• Organize events such as book clubs, author readings and workshops to promote literacy.
• Collaborate with other departments within the library to develop educational programs for children or adults.
• Keep abreast of new developments in library science and technology to improve services offered to patrons.
• Train volunteers or interns on library procedures and assist them as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Research assistance

Communication skills

Customer service

Database proficiency

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Library Science

Tools

Library databases

Job description

A reputable library in Los Angeles is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Librarian to join our team

This position is ideal for an individual who is passionate about books and information management and has excellent customer service skills

As a Librarian you will be responsible for managing the librarys collection assisting patrons with research and reference inquiries and organizing events and programs to promote literacy and education

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the librarys collection of books periodicals audiovisual materials and electronic resources
• Develop and implement policies for cataloging classifying and indexing materials
• Assist patrons with research inquiries by providing information literacy instruction and conducting searches using electronic databases
• Respond to reference questions from various sources including in-person email phone or chat
• Organize events such as book clubs author readings and workshops to promote literacy and engage the community
• Collaborate with other departments within the library to develop educational programs for children or adults
• Keep abreast of new developments in library science and technology to improve services offered to patrons
• Train volunteers or interns on library procedures and assist them in carrying out tasks as needed

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Library Science or a related field
• Previous experience working in a library setting preferred
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Customer service oriented with a passion for helping others
• Proficient in using electronic databases for research purposes
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Flexibility to work weekends or evenings as needed

Salary $1300 per month contract position

Location Los Angeles open to candidates of all nationalities

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds