YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARIAN i (Professional Librarian I) - Range 13 / NON

Anchorage Library; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchorage Library in Anchorage, AK seeks a Librarian to assist patrons with library resources and provide reference and readers' advisory services. You will help develop communications and support programs, performing bibliographic retrieval and collaborating with staff for a positive user experience.

The role emphasizes equity and inclusion, excellent customer service, and participation in department meetings and trainings at 3600 Denali Street. Evening and weekend hours apply.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited school.
• OR Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and at least 3 years professional experience related to the position.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons in finding and using library resources using print and electronic sources.
• Provide reference and readers' advisory services to youth, parents, teachers, and caregivers.
• Develop and review library communications to the public. Perform search strategies and bibliographic retrieval.
• Assist department with programs and projects as needed. Attend department meetings and required trainings.
• Communicate by email and phone. Establish and maintain relations with coworkers, the public, and vendors; uphold equity and inclusion efforts.

Education

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

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline

Job description

Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This position is represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and AMEA.

DEPARTMENT:

Library

HOURS OF WORK:

Saturdays, 10:00am to 5:00pm,

Sundays, 12:45 to 5:15pm,

Mondays, Tuesdays, 4:30 to 8:00pm

LOCATION:

3600 Denali 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.

Example of Duties

• Assist patrons in finding and using library resources using print and electronic sources. Provide reference and readers' advisory services to youth, parents, teachers, and caregivers. Develop and review library communications to the public. Perform search strategies and bibliographic retrieval. Assist department with programs and projects as needed. Attend department meetings and required trainings. Communicate by email and phone. Establish and maintain effective relations with coworkers, the public, and vendors; treat everyone with honesty, respect, and fairness. Assist in APL's equity and inclusion efforts. Ensure excellent customer service and a positive user experience while being an efficient member of the team. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

• Master's degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited school
• OR
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and at least
• 3
• years
• professional experience related to the position.

Additional Important Information

AMEA employees who are successful in the screening process will be forwarded to the department for consideration.

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/

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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 applicant to provide certain identification information and be fingerprinted. Fingerprint cards must be dated within 30 days from date requested. The processing fee of $50.00 plus the cost of being fingerprinted (variable) is the responsibility of the selected applicant 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]