Workforce Librarian

Anaheim Public Library; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Burbank Public Library is seeking a full-time Workforce Librarian to support our Job Connect program. The ideal candidate will assist job seekers with career counseling, resume reviews, and job-search strategies, and will engage in community outreach by building partnerships with local businesses.

The role includes 40 hours per week, Tuesday through Saturday, with responsibilities in collection development, reference desk support, and other workforce duties.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Support Job Connect program and provide one-on-one career counseling.
• Conduct outreach and build partnerships with local businesses.
• Develop programs to support job seekers.
• Manage collection development and reference desk duties related to workforce services.

Skills

Customer service

Outreach

Partnership development

Reference desk

Career counseling

Education

Master's in Library Science (ALA-accredited)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Burbank Public Library is seeking a full-time Workforce Librarian to support our Job Connect program. The ideal candidate would have experience working with people seeking employment and strong customer service skills for handling one-on-one career counseling sessions. They would also feel comfortable with outreach and creating partnerships with local businesses and creating programs to support job seekers. This person will work 40 hours per week, Tuesday through Saturday, and will have collection development and reference desk assignments along with their workforce duties. Sound good? Come join us!

Employment Standards:

Knowledge of current trends and practices in public library services to youth and adults; general and specialized reference and bibliographic sources for youth and adults; library automation systems; online research; readers’ advisory theory and methodology; principles and methods of collection development; basic governmental budgeting; record keeping; principles and practices of supervision; proper English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation in order to effectively perform the essential functions of this classification (this is not a language restriction as defined in California Government Code Section 12951).

Skill in utilizing Microsoft Office, including, but not limited to Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Ability to work in a multicultural environment as a team member; supervise and train others; interact and communicate considerately with a diverse population; tactfully and effectively handle highly emotional and volatile customer relations situations; enforce library rules and call emergency services as required; address and mediate patron complaints and issues; follow instructions and directions; create and conduct informational and educational programs, projects, and presentations; post on social media and update City website; show initiative in problem solving; work independently under direction; work a flexible schedule including weekends and after hours; manipulate library materials from shelves at floor level to a height of eight (8) feet; maintain a safe working environment; travel to other locations for meetings and training sessions; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Education/Training:

A Master's Degree in Library or Information Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program.