Librarian-FT

Metropolitan Library Commission Of Oklahoma County; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Twelve paid holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

Metropolitan Library System in Oklahoma City seeks a full-time librarian to provide information services to patrons of all ages and to plan and present programs. The role includes reference, readers’ advisory, and bibliographic instruction, with a focus on community engagement and technology instruction.

The ideal candidate holds an MLIS from an ALA-accredited program and demonstrates enthusiasm for public service, collaboration with diverse groups, and knowledge of current library trends,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited college or university.
• Public service orientation and ability to engage diverse patrons.
• Experience building community partnerships and using makerspace technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide information and assistance to customers of all ages.
• Plan, schedule and present programs and services.
• Perform reference, readers’ advisory and bibliographic instruction.
• Develop relationships with community organizations and offer technology instruction.

Skills

Public service enthusiasm

Current trends in library services

Community partnerships

Makerspace technologies

Education

MLIS from an ALA-accredited program

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Ralph Ellison Library - Oklahoma City, OK 73111

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: ALA accredited MLIS/MLSSalary Range: $51,521.60 - $63,107.20 SalaryTravel Percentage: Up to 25%

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.

This position will be assigned tothe Ralph Ellison Library, located at 2000 NE 23rd Street in Oklahoma City, OK.The hiring salary for this position is $51,521.60 annually. This is a full-timeposition working 40 hours per week. This position is exempt from the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. 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.

The Metropolitan Library System offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees:

• Health benefits that include medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage paid in full for Employee-only coverage (Family coverage available)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Vacation Leave @ 8 hours per month
• Sick leave @ 8 hours per month
• Twelvepaid holidays (subject to date of hire)
• Defined Contribution (retirement)plan where employee contributes 6% and is matched at 10% (required participation for full-time employees)

Qualifications

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.