Librarian I

City of Mesa; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Mesa seeks a Librarian I for the Red Mountain Branch to apply basic professional library knowledge across youth, teen, and adult services. Responsibilities include developing programming, outreach, social media, and digital literacy to strengthen community ties.

Night and weekend work is required. ALA-accredited Master’s in Library Science or a related field, or a Master’s in Education, is required. This is an exempt-professional position (full-time).

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Library Science, Library Science and Information Studies, or related field (ALA accredited)
• OR Master’s Degree in Education or related field
• Experience with community programming and outreach is valued

Responsibilities

• Develop and present adult, teen, and children’s programming
• Lead outreach, social media, and digital literacy initiatives
• Provide library services and support during supervision gaps, including evenings/weekends
• Possibly lead in absence of supervisor and perform leadership activities as required

Skills

Community programming

Outreach

Social media

Digital literacy

Education

Master’s Degree in Library Science

Master’s Degree in Education

Job description

This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) vacancy at the Red Mountain Branch for a Youth Services Librarian. The eligible list created from this opening may be used to fill future Librarian I vacancies in Youth, Teen, or Adult Services at any branch location.

A Librarian I is responsible for the application of the full scope of basic professional library knowledge and techniques. Employees perform the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within this entry-level classification, including application of fundamental library science principles and practices. Responsibilities may include one or more of the following: developing and presenting adult, teen, and children’s programming, outreach, social media, digital literacy, and other community building services. In the absence of a supervisor, a Librarian I may be left in charge of Library facilities (for example: evening or weekend hours). Librarian I may also be expected to perform leadership activities as required, including being assigned the person in charge. Work is performed in accordance with established policies and accepted library practices and procedures. This class performs related duties as required.

Depending on assignment, supervision may be received from a Librarian III or Branch Coordinator who reviews work through conferences, meetings, reports, and results achieved. Night and weekend work is required. This class is FLSA exempt-professional. (Part-time employees in this class are FLSA nonexempt).

Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.

Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

Minimum Qualifications Required. Graduation from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree in Library Science, Library Science and Information Studies, or a related field, OR graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree in Education or related field.

http://apps.mesaaz.gov/jobdescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs4263.pdf