Librarian 1

Job Title: Librarian 1 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Children's Services Manager

Annual Salary Range: $48,000-$53,000

Position Summary: Librarian 1 is the entry-level position for the Librarian job family. Librarian 1 works alongside members of the Library Management Team and with other key stakeholders to develop policies, procedures, workflows, and sustainable approaches for a variety of library programs and services. With more senior Librarian or Director oversight, works both independently and with other staff to execute small to large scale projects. Librarians are responsible for organizing and managing all resources in the library, doing outreach, and planning and running library programs

Essential Duties/Responsibilities: An individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.

• Coordinates and executes a variety of programs and initiatives for the libraries
• Plans and runs library programs for all ages, onsite and offsite
• Does outreach in the community, attending community events representing the library and reaching out to community partners to form partnerships
• Oversees recruiting, training, and management of the library's volunteer program.
• Handles opening and closing responsibilities, counting money, completing daily cash reports
• Works library desks (Reference, Children, Circulation)/support areas
• Provides reference and computer help to patrons
• Be a proficient readers advisor
• Overseas a section of the collection, doing ordering, weeding and general maintenance.
• Processes create and edit bibliographic and item records for the library catalog
• Evaluate basic statistical data and prepare basic statistical reports and surveys for the library, LS&S management, and other entities
• Follow all legal and policy requirements related to patron privacy and custodianship of patron records
• Other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Qualifications: An individual should possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed and meet the amount of education, training and/or work experience required.

• MLS or MLIS degree required
• One year of librarian experience is preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office suite, Office 365, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of online library databases and services
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills- both verbal and written
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekdays, evenings, and weekends
• Must be able to work Saturdays
  
  
  

Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to move from place to place within the location; lift, push/pull, hold/carry items weighing up to (25) pounds and occasionally up to (35) pounds, such as files, books, stacks of paper, and other materials.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time and to maintain focus on projects such as computer screens or detailed paperwork
• Must have a driver's license
  
  
  

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development