Librarian I

City of Mes; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Mesa's Red Mountain Branch is seeking a Youth Services Librarian to join our library team. This entry-level professional role applies basic library science principles to serve patrons of all ages and develop engaging programs.

Responsibilities include outreach, social media, digital literacy, and community building, with occasional supervision and weekend hours. ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent education is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library Science or MLIS from an ALA-accredited program, or a Master’s in Education or related field.
• Ability to develop and present programming for adults, teens, and children.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends; leadership duties may be assigned.

Responsibilities

• Develop and present adult, teen, and children's programs.
• Lead outreach and digital literacy initiatives.
• Provide library services and maintain facilities during assigned shifts.

Skills

Programming

Outreach

Digital literacy

Community building

Education

MLS (ALA Accredited) / MLIS

Master’s in Education or related field

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