Librarian - Creative Lab Kitchen Table

The Bozeman Public Library is now accepting applications for a Librarian I who will oversee the Library’s Kitchen Table Creative Lab, Health and Wellness programming, and Intergenerational programming.

The ideal candidate will

• Practice a growth mindset
• Have a passion for teaching
• Love cooking with and in front of patrons
• Cultivate community partnerships
• Serve at the information/reference desk
• Engage the community through outreach
• Enjoy working with patrons of all ages

This position is part of an energetic and collaborative team and aligns with the library’s mission to create opportunities that inspire curiosity, exploration and connection. The successful candidate will be required to earn a food protection manager certificate if they do not already have one.

This is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your community by joining the City of Bozeman! You will be part of a passionate team driving positive change while enjoying a fantastic benefits package. Full-time City of Bozeman employees receive top-tier benefits including:

• 15 vacation days
• 12 sick days
• 12 holidays
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave
• potential for bilingual pay
• excellent retirement options
• comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• discounted ski tickets and gym memberships
• and much more!

• Explains library rules, circulation policies, and procedures to patrons.
• Provides references, readers advisory, and directions services assistance to patrons of all ages in locating various materials throughout the library, including speaking with patrons to determine individual needs, referring patrons to other community resources and libraries, demonstrating the use of the automated catalog, self-check, electronic resources, and internet services.
• Provides instruction to patrons in the use of all technology resources including the library computer catalog, internet resources, public computers and printers, computer games, microfilm/microfiche reader and printer, and copy machines, scanners, fax machines, projectors, sound system, and other resources.
• Develops and evaluates the library’s collection by assessing the current library collection, recording patron requests and/or reference questions, and utilizing review journals and other sources to select new materials.
• Maintains the library’s collection by ordering materials and weeding the collection on a regular basis.
• Performs original cataloging of print and non-print materials in accordance with national standards.
• Searches, locates, evaluates, and/or transfers records from OCLC database to local system.
• Performs catalog maintenance tasks such as correcting call numbers and deleting records of discarded materials, including weeding collections of damaged or outdated materials.
• Performs circulation services including registering patrons for library services, processing new materials, collecting fines and fees, and processing overdue materials.
• Provides updates for library’s web page, including evaluating and selecting resources for the web page, writing various bibliographies and newsletter articles, as assigned.
• Designs and evaluates motivational and instructional programs to inspire curiosity, exploration, and connection for all ages.
• Develops partnerships with community groups to expand the library’s capacity to meet the needs of its users.
• Creates and designs various print and digital materials to market library services including coordinating displays, and preparing bibliographies, various reading lists, posters, and graphics for social media posts.
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