Library Specialist, 35 hours per work

Jackson County Library District; Talent (OR); On-site; USD 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Long-term disability

Life insurance

AD&D

Job summary

Jackson County Library District seeks a Library Specialist to deliver exceptional customer service, assist with programming, and support branch operations. You will plan and facilitate programs for all ages, provide reader’s advisory, and handle reference inquiries while coordinating volunteers as needed.

The role may require leading the branch in the absence of the Branch Manager and supporting opening/closing tasks. Strong communication and organization are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: High School Diploma or GED; one year library experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Desirable: two years library experience; bilingual; bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Greet patrons, provide tours, and assist patrons in all areas of the library.
• Plan, implement, and promote programming for all ages with Branch Manager.
• Process newly acquired library materials and check in/out materials as directed.
• Present storytimes to groups of children and organize/shelve materials.
• Handle library card registrations and enforce rules of conduct as needed.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures and ensure regular attendance.

Skills

Customer service

Public programming

Reader advisory

Volunteer coordination

Storytime

Education

High School Diploma or GED

One year library experience

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

Job Close Date: October 22, 2026 @ 9:00am PST

NOTE: A function of this position is programming, which includes storytime and Toddlerobics children's programs.

Position Summary

The Library Specialist position performs customer service and a variety of moderately complex technical and paraprofessional duties in support of various sections or functions of the library. Excellent customer service to library patrons is the core tenet of the Library Specialist position. The Library Specialist is also responsible for planning and facilitating programs for all ages, providing reader’s advisory, fielding reference questions, and may coordinate and train volunteers. The Library Specialist is the person in charge for the branch during the times the Branch Manager is unavailable or not scheduled to work.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to patrons by greeting, providing tours, and assisting patrons in all areas of the library.
• Work closely with Branch Manager to plan, implement, and promote programming activities for all ages.
• Process newly acquired library materials, including all identifying stamps, labels, and covers.
• Checks in and processes library materials as directed.
• Present storytimes to groups of children
• Organize and shelve materials
• Handle registration of library cards
• 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.
• Follow all legal and policy requirements related to patron privacy and custodianship of patron records.
• Process newly acquired library materials, including all identifying stamps, labels, and covers.
• Process damaged materials to ensure collections are in good condition.
• Inform library patrons of rules of conduct as necessary, and enforce those rules when appropriate.
• Assist with library opening and closing procedures.
• Regular attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation

JCLS has a 16-step salary schedule with each step at 1.5%. The starting salary will be based on steps 1-5 on Grade I of the schedule. New hires are placed based on applicable education and experience to the job, as well as keeping within Oregon state pay equity laws. The starting range for this position is $22.73 to $24.14 per hour. Staff members who pass a Spanish language competency test are eligible for a Bilingual Stipend per JCLS policy.

Benefits

JCLS provides medical, dental, vision, retirement, 12 paid holidays, vacation and sick accrual time. Additionally, long term disability, life insurance and AD&D is provided. This list is not comprehensive. Further information about the JCLS benefit package can be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Department.

JCLS is an equal opportunity employer

In accordance with Oregon law, veterans who meet the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for a position may be eligible for veterans' preference in public employment.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. High School Diploma or GED.
2. One year of library experience.
3. OR the equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties as described.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Two years of library experience.
2. Bilingual.
3. Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES

• Criminal background check required.
• Ability to travel to sites and branch locations.