Librarian

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

Summary: Under general direction, performs a variety of professional librarian duties including providing information and assistance to customers of all ages; planning, scheduling, and presenting programs and/or services; performing reference, readers' advisory services and bibliographic instruction; building relationships with community organizations; providing technology instruction; engaging in civic participation.

The hiring salary for this position is $52,540.80 annually. This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week. The candidate should be available to work all hours the library is open, including some weekends and evenings.*

*Hours are subject to change based on the needs of the library.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provides excellent customer service, including answering questions and helping customers locate materials and services of interest.
• Uses effective techniques, good judgment and established organizational values, and policies and procedures to resolve difficult situations with customers.
• Executes short and long-term objectives within the context of the library's strategic and tactical plans.
• Champions the library's strategic goals and initiatives with the system's mission, vision, and core values in mind.
• Uses broad and comprehensive knowledge of current library theories and practices to locate materials for customers, obtain information and make effective use of library resources and services.
• Participates in the overall planning, implementation, delivery and evaluation of local programs and services; contributes to the planning and distribution of promotional materials for related programs.
• Engages with the community through the development and implementation of outreach, including processing new library accounts and replacing library cards at engagement events; evaluates outreach opportunities and makes changes, as necessary.
• Contributes to the growth and development of community relationships; supports and participates in civic engagement.
• Participates in community activities by providing information, answering questions, and discussing community needs for services.
• Performs readers' advisory work; conducts research and answers reference questions; suggests titles in subject areas indicated by community interest.
• Makes use of bibliographies, indexes, and other reference tools, including databases, and the internet to answer questions and to perform bibliographic searches.
• Works with volunteers; may serve as the location's volunteer coordinator. Provides information about library programs, services, other departments, and policies and procedures.
• Provides technology assistance and computer training to customers and assists customers with self-service equipment and technology.
• Provides collection guidance for increased engagement, to support the goals and initiatives of the library system, and to meet the needs of the local community.
• Develops library displays and merchandises materials to showcase programs and special events.
• Coordinates with access staff to measure the engagement impact of collection displays, signage, and relocations.
• Participates in special projects as assigned, such as surveys, public relations opportunities with the community, grant proposal preparation, problem-solving processes, and annual program budget process.
• Maintains professional awareness of current events, related developments and trends through reading professional literature and other news media.
• Assists customers of all ages in using tools, equipment, material, and software in a makerspace.
• Assists in creating/editing/curating content for the web in the form of blog posts, bibliographies, etc., as required.
• Participates in staff meetings, engages in committee/teamwork and completes training as necessary/required.
• Serves as the Manager on Duty, as needed.
• Works in a manner safe to the individual and other people; follows safety rules and safe working practices; uses safety equipment as required.
• Defends the principles of the Citizen's Bill of Library Rights, the Freedom to Read Statement, the privacy of library customers' records and the code of professional ethics.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education and Experience:

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