Librarian I - Public Library, Bilingual & Growth-Minded

Library Systems & Services, LLC; Indio (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &

Short Term & Long-Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Job summary

Library Systems & Services, LLC in Indio, California, seeks an entry-level Librarian I to support and strengthen library programs and services. The role works with the Library Management Team on policies, workflows, and patron experience, and may supervise junior staff.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with an hourly rate of $28.00. MLS/MLIS is required, and bilingual English/Spanish is essential for patron needs.

Qualifications

• MLS or MLIS degree required.
• One year librarian experience preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of online library databases and services.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills– both verbal and written.
• Able to work a flexible schedule including weekdays, evenings and weekends.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required for this position due to patron/community needs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and executes a variety of programs and initiatives for the library.
• Evaluates basic statistical data and prepares basic statistical reports and surveys for the library, LS&S management and other entities i.e. local government/customers.
• Processes, creates and edits bibliographic and item records for the library catalog.
• Maintains and updates the library social media presence and webpage and may support social media of other branches.
• Provides reference and computer help to patrons.
• Serves on committees and at times may serve as the chairperson for committees.
• May handle opening and closing responsibilities, counting money, completing daily cash reports.
• Be responsible for the collection management process.
• Be a proficient reader advisor.
• May supervise junior Library Associates which includes managing performance, evaluation, interviewing/hiring, training and approving timesheets.
• Know and understand the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights, Freedom to Read Statement and Freedom to View Statement, recognizing that freedom of access is a fundamental tenet of a public library. In addition to these freedoms, support client discretion of materials available at your local library(ies)
• Follow all legal and policy requirements related to patron privacy and custodianship of patron records.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Excellent communication

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

MLS or MLIS

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Library Systems & Services, LLC in Indio, California, seeks an entry-level Librarian I to support and strengthen library programs and services. The role works with the Library Management Team on policies, workflows, and patron experience, and may supervise junior staff.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with an hourly rate of $28.00. MLS/MLIS is required, and bilingual English/Spanish is essential for patron needs.