Library Specialist

City-of-Owatonn; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Owatonna Library Department is seeking a Library Specialist to perform complex daily operations, including cataloguing, processing materials, and assisting patrons. The role involves program planning, outreach, and maintaining databases, with duties spanning from shelving and repairs to customer service.

Ideal candidates will have experience in library operations and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in daily library operations and cataloguing.
• Ability to assist patrons and use public computers.
• Familiarity with inventory and data base maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons in finding and checking out library materials and using public computers.
• Retrieves, scans, shelves, and repairs returned materials.
• Catalogues, inventories, and processes materials.
• Participates in program planning and conducts tours and classes for groups.
• Reviews work schedule.
• Conducts outreach visits to schools and other off-site programming areas.
• Maintains data bases.
• Performs miscellaneous housekeeping duties, including straightening of furniture, and occasionally cleaning up of bodily fluids.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Skills

Customer service

Organization

Communication

Tools

OCLC

Job description

THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE:

The City of Owatonna is a growing community strategically placed at the crossroads of I-35 and two major US highways, approximately one hour south of the Twin Cities metro area. The community has a commitment to growth, access to services, and quality of life for its 26,000 residents.

ABOUT THE LIBRARY DEPARTMENT

DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: We believe that libraries are an essential hub in any community. The Library Department creates a better tomorrow by providing a welcoming space supporting the access to diverse educational resources to enhance the quality of life in our community.

As an organization, our Purpose is to create a better tomorrow. We are guided in that work by our organization's 3 Core Values: Better Together, Community Stewardship, and Pride in Our Work.

BETTER TOGETHER:

• Creating one Library team - it takes all of us
• Utilizing individual strengths, skills, abilities, and backgrounds while learning from one another
• Developing programming with other city departments and celebrating each other’s successes
• Working toward shared goals
• Positively explaining how and why a task supports shared goals

COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP:

• Working with and building relationships with organizations throughout the community
• Creating a space, collection, and programming that meets the diverse needs of the community
• Serving and welcoming all
• Using taxpayers’ money and city resources wisely, efficiently, and effectively

PRIDE IN OUR WORK:

• Going above and beyond to consistently provide prompt and positive customer service to all patrons
• Holding ourselves to a high standard--we know our collection, keep work areas organized, and show up ready to serve our community
• Taking satisfaction in the public’s utilization and enjoyment of our services and facilities
• Celebrating our hard work

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

This position is responsible for performing the more complex daily operations of the library. Responsibilities may include purchasing; processing accounts payable; maintain periodical titles for regional data base; interacting with customers; ensuring policies and procedures are followed; recommending and purchasing equipment; and managing special projects.

Specifically, as the Library Specialist you will...

• Assist patrons in finding and checking out library materials and using public computers, while providing an outstanding customer experience to people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Retrieves, scans, shelves, and repairs returned materials.
• Catalogues, inventories, and processes materials.
• Participates in program planning and conducting tours and classes for groups.
• Reviews work schedule.
• Conducts outreach visits to schools and other off-site programming areas.
• Maintains data bases.
• Performs miscellaneous housekeeping duties, including straightening of furniture, and occasionally cleaning up of bodily fluids.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

ABOUT YOU:

A successful candidate will have some or all of the following ...

Licensing in:

• None

Knowledge of:

• Developmental stages of children and their needs;
• Daily library operations, including cataloguing and inventorying;
• Computer operation and related software applications.
• Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) for processing books.

Skill in:

• Organization and time management;
• Programming development.
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., are sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

• This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week. Days and hours may vary depending on department needs.