Librarian Sr

City of Boise; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical coverage

PERSI retirement

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Wellbeing incentive

Tuition reimbursement

Bus pass

Life insurance

Job summary

City of Boise is seeking a professional librarian for the Boise Public Library, Hillcrest branch, to connect with the community, assist patrons with research and reading guidance, and create engaging programs. You will help users discover resources and foster lifelong learning in a dynamic library environment.

The role emphasizes advanced knowledge of library resources, leadership, and collaboration on professional teams.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in library and information science.
• 4 years of experience in a public library setting developing and implementing library programs and providing reference and reader's advisory service.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Help people discover resources and develop research abilities.
• Provide reference and reader's advisory services to library users.
• Develop engaging programs for all ages to support literacy and learning.
• Build relationships through community outreach and partnerships.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to staff as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Research services

Reader's advisory

Education

Master's in Library & Information Science

Tools

ILS systems

Office software

Job description

Join Boise Public Library, Hillcrest branch, in a dynamic role that combines community connection, customer service, and professional librarianship. You’ll help people discover resources, provide research and reader support, develop engaging programs, and build relationships through community outreach. Along the way, you’ll continue growing professionally while helping shape library services that meet the evolving needs of our community.

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• Master's degree in library and information science and
• 4 years of experience working in a public library setting developing and implementing library programs and providing reference and reader's advisory service,
• or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Special Requirements

• City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
• This position works one evening per week and a weekend rotation

Why the City of Boise?

The benefits are real and among the best in the Treasure Valley:

• Zero-cost premium medical coverage for you and your family
• PERSI retirement plus employer-matched 401(k)/457b
• 10 hours vacation/month (grows with tenure), 12 paid holidays, and 8 hours sick leave/month
• 10 weeks paid parental leave
• $500 annual wellbeing incentive
• Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass
• Basic life and long-term disability insurance at no cost

Disclaimer: This job posting may close earlier than the listed closing date. If this occurs, a minimum of 24 hours’ notice will be provided prior to closing.

Applications received for this recruitment may be used to fill similar vacancies within the City of Boise as they occur.

Maintains an advanced knowledge of library resources and practices and an awareness of current trends and technologies through regular review of professional literature and participation in continuing education and professional development opportunities such as seminars and workshops. Serves on professional teams and work groups to advance librarianship efforts at the Boise Public Library.

Interprets and communicates library policies and procedures to library users and staff at an expert level. Works to maximize usability and continuously improve the library user experience.

Handles complex issues and problems, and refers most complex issues to higher-level staff.

Provides leadership, coaching and mentoring to lower-level staff. May act as first-level supervisor in absence of supervisor/manager.

Performs all duties of lower-level librarian positions. Performs more complex, skilled tasks, and assists others as required.

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Additional Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Knowledge of:

• public library approaches, policies and procedures;
• theory and practice of reference services; intellectual freedom and open access;
• quality customer service techniques; print, electronic and web-based library resources; and
• proficiency with office software and ILS systems.

Ability to:

• demonstrate leadership to staff;
• work effectively with diverse personalities and populations, using tact, good reasoning and sound judgment;
• analyze and resolve customer issues;
• communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; and
• perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• Master's degree in library and information science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited university and
• 6 years of experience in a public setting library development and implementing library programs.

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently lifting/carrying up to 35 pounds. Also, the employee is always pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds and frequently pushing/pulling up to 35 pounds. The noise level is occasionally moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach and grasp. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

Working Environment

The work environment will include inside conditions, areas of dust, odors, mist and gases or other airborne matter. Work includes protected exposure to infectious bacteria and chemicals. This position works: weekends and evenings, as needed.