Librarian-FT

Metropolitan Library System; Warr Acres (OK); On-site; USD 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible spending

Vacation leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Metropolitan Library System in Warr Acres, OK is seeking a professional librarian to provide information and assistance to patrons of all ages, plan and present programs, and develop outreach with community partners. The role emphasizes serving children through engaging programs and makerspace technology experience.

The position requires an ALA-accredited MLIS/MLS, with a commitment to public service, and a schedule including weekends and evenings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an ALA-accredited college or university in Library and Information Science.
• Experience building community partnerships.
• Knowledge of current trends in library services.
• Experience working with makerspace technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead programming and outreach for children.
• Provide information and assistance to customers of all ages.
• Plan, schedule, and present programs and services.

Skills

Public service enthusiasm

Trends knowledge

Community partnerships

Makerspace tech

Education

ALA-accredited MLIS/MLS

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Warr Acres Library - Warr Acres, OK 73132, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: ALA accredited MLIS/MLS, Salary Range: $52,540.80 - $64,376.00 Salary, Travel Percentage: Negligible, 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 position will assist guests of all ages but will have a special interest in leading programming and outreach for children.

This position will be assigned to the Warr Acres Library, located at 5901 NW 63rd Street in Warr Acres, OK.

The hiring salary for this position is $52,540.80 annually.

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week and is classified as 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 AccountsVacation Leave @ 8 hours per monthSick leave @ 8 hours per monthTwelve paid holidays (subject to date of hire)Defined Contribution (retirement) plan where employee contributes 6% and 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.