YOUTH SERVICE LIBRARIAN - Range NON / 13

Municipality of Anchorage; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Municipality of Anchorage is seeking an experienced librarian to plan, present, and evaluate youth programs, assist patrons, and provide access to digital resources and online catalogs. You will help patrons use downloadable and streaming services, databases, and computer/internet resources while building partnerships in the community.

Qualifications include an MLS/MLIS or a BA with 3 years of related experience, plus successful background checks, and compliance with E-Verify and veterans

Qualifications

• Master's degree in library science from an ALA-accredited school or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 3 years of professional experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Plan, present, and evaluate youth programs.
• Assist patrons with library resources and digital services.
• Outreach to community partners and Anchorage School District.
• Oversee branch operations in the Branch Manager's absence.
• Maintain positive relations with staff, public, and vendors.

Skills

Youth program planning

Patron assistance

Public service

Education

MLS / MLIS

Bachelor's degree + 3 years experience

Tools

Integrated library system (ILS)

Online databases

Job description

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

DEPARTMENT: Library

HOURS OF WORK: Temporary Hours Tuesday-Saturday 9:15am to 6:15pm. Regular Hours: Tuesday - Wednesday 10:15am - 7:15pm; Thursday - Saturday 9:15am - 6:15pm

LOCATION: 120 Bragaw Street

Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.

To be considered for employment, candidates must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Plan, present, and evaluate programs for youth, birth to age 18. Evaluate youth materials to maintain a diverse and relevant collection. Assist patrons in finding and using library resources. Instruct patrons on resources including the libraries downloadable and streaming services, databases, online catalog, print sources and computer and internet use. Provide outreach to and develop partnerships with the community and the Anchorage School District. Stay current on trends and best practices in library services for youth. Oversee the branch operations in the Branch Manager's absence. Establish and maintain effective relations with co-workers, the public and vendors; treat everyone with honesty, respect and fairness to build an environment of trust; contribute to a collaborative, committed and collegial work environment. In addition to other duties as assigned.

Master's degree in library science from an American Library Association accredited school

OR

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and (3) years professional experience related to the position.

All applicants must possess and/or complete:

• Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.
• Satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160 and AS 12.62.400) at time of hire.

Preference will be given to Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) employees. AMEA employees who are successful in the screening process will be forwarded to the department for consideration prior to any non-AMEA applicants.

If selected for hire, the applicant must be capable of bending, stooping, stretching, lifting boxes weighing up to fifty (50) pounds, pushing fully loaded book trucks, and standing for up to four (4) hours at a time.

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/ E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160) and (AS 12.62.400). Accordingly, it will be necessary for the selected candidate to provide certain identification information and be fingerprinted. Fingerprint cards must be dated within 30 days from the date requested. The processing fee of $50.00 plus the cost of being fingerprinted (variable), is the responsibility of the selected candidate and must be accomplished before beginning work.

If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference

Veterans or who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

The MOA is an EO and AA employer and complies with Title I of the ADA. For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at [phone]