Librarian - Children's Services

Salt Lake County; Midvale (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Lake County Library in Utah is seeking a Librarian to provide reference and readers' advisory services, assist customers with technology, and help manage materials budgets. The role includes planning programs and outreach to the community and maintaining online resources.

Ideal candidates hold an MLS/MLIS or an accredited Master’s with librarian experience; background checks are required. The position may involve librarian-in-charge duties and participation in professional development

Qualifications

• MLS/MLIS degree required or other accredited Master’s with 1 year librarian experience.
• Must pass pre-employment and ongoing background checks per policy.
• Preference for MLS/MLIS degrees.

Responsibilities

• Provide reference and reader's advisory services to library customers.
• Evaluate and select materials for purchase and deletion; monitor budget.
• Plan, coordinate, and provide library programs and outreach.
• Assist customers with personal computers and electronic resources.
• Maintain the Library’s web pages and links.
• Serve as librarian-in-charge as assigned or on rotation.
• Participate in training, committees, and professional development.

Skills

Reference services

Reader's advisory

Budgeting

Program development

Outreach planning

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Emergency handling

Education

MLS/MLIS degree

Master's in Library Science

Other accredited Master’s with 1 year experience

Tools

Automated library system

Library web maintenance

Job description

Job Summary

Provides reference and reader's advisory services to library customers. Evaluates and selects materials for purchase and deletion. Tracks materials budget. Plans, coordinates, and provides library programs and outreach services. Assists customers in the use of personal computer and electronic resources.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Library Science, or in Library and Information Science. Other accredited Master’s degree will be accepted when combined with one (1) year of professional Librarian experience in a public library or school library/media center. Preference will be given to candidates with MLS/MLIS degrees. Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required pre-employment background check and subsequent mandatory background checks in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

Essential Functions

• Provides reference and reader's advisory services and information about library policies, materials, services, and community resources in person, on the phone, or through electronic communications.
• Provides information to staff on appropriate ways of dealing with customers in the library, including children and/or young adults.
• Evaluates and selects materials for purchase and deletion in assigned area. Monitors assigned allocation of library materials budget.
• Provides input on the branch collection development plan and strategic goals.
• Develops, maintains, and participates in outreach activities to promote use of library materials and services.
• Creates, coordinates, and provides programs, activities, and resources for the library. Some may be targeted for outreach to children and young adults.
• Assists customers in the use of personal computers and electronic resources.
• Develops, monitors, and maintains the Library's web pages and verifies links on the Library’s home page.
• Serves as librarian-in-charge as assigned or on a rotation basis, handling emergencies as well as customer complaints.
• Participates in training workshops, committees, task forces, and other professional development activities.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (ksa)

Knowledge of

• Principles and practices of public librarianship
• Collection development principles and practices
• Reference/reader's advisory techniques and resources
• Programming and outreach methods
• Basic budgeting principles and recordkeeping
• Marketing and merchandising techniques
• Telephone etiquette

Skills and Abilities to

• Operate personal computer, automated library system, and other standard library equipment
• Work with computer software related to job-specific duties
• Plan, organize, and prioritize work assignments
• Develop age-level appropriate programs
• Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and co-workers
• Work independently and also in a team environment
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Problem-solve and make sound decisions
• Work effectively with people from diverse social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds
• Organize data and track expenditures
• Handle emergencies and appropriately resolve complaints and conflicts