Librarian, Community Programing

City of Arlington; United States; On-site; USD 48,671 - 60,839; Full time

Job summary

The City of Arlington is hiring a community-focused Library professional to enhance library resources and services. Responsibilities include program development, community engagement, and providing reference services. A Master’s degree in Library Science is required, along with strong interpersonal skills.

This role offers the opportunity to work independently and manage library initiatives that cater to community needs and improve overall engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and promote onsite and offsite programming for the community.
• Provide reference and information services to all community members.
• Serve as library facility shift lead and manage customer service issues.

Skills

Knowledge of public library principles and operations

Skill in assessing community needs

Skill in presenting information to diverse groups

Skill in analyzing statistical data

Skill in training staff and volunteers

Skill in interpersonal communication

Ability to work independently

Education

Master’s degree in Library Science or Information Science

Job description

$48,671.20 - $60,839.00

Job Details

Under general direction, promotes the library's presence in the community through the development of onsite and offsite programs.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop, implement, and promote both onsite and offsite programming to a target audience in conjunction with professional standards and community needs.
• Promote and engage the community to use library resources and services.
• Provide reference and information services to the community at large.
• Serve as library facility shift lead during specified times and respond to issues regarding customer service, building security, cash handling, and staffing utilization.

Other Job Functions

• Participate as part of the departmental work team in developing and recommending policies and procedures, new service programs, and/or new budget requests.
• Participate in collection management and other special projects.
• Select, train, assign tasks, and monitor progress of volunteers from various organizations and/or backgrounds.
• On a nontypical basis, incumbent may perform other additional duties not listed in this description that are in alignment with the scope of essential job functions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles, practices, and the operation of public libraries and knowledge of public library issues and trends.
• Skill in assessing community needs and translating those needs into library programs and services.
• Skill in presenting information and programs to groups of all ages using different formats.
• Skill in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting statistical and operational data.
• Skill in training staff and volunteers in service and operational practices and procedures and providing performance feedback to ensure effective performance of duties.
• Skill in listening well, establishing rapport with a diverse group of people quickly and easily, and in using verbal and non-verbal communication effectively.
• Skill in strong interpersonal and teamwork.
• Ability to work a varied schedule as necessary.
• Ability to work independently in the absence of specific instruction or supervision, exercising discretion and independent judgment, and to cope with a rapid work pace.
• Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including, but not limited to, seeing, walking, standing, sorting, carrying, filing, and writing.

Education & Experience

Master’s degree in Library Science, Information Science from an ALA accredited program.

Employment Screenings

Criminal Background Check, Drug & Alcohol Testing.

Equal Opportunity Employment

City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City will make reasonable accommodations upon request for qualified individuals with disabilities.