Librarian, On-call Temporary Pool

Position: Librarian, On-call Temporary Applicant Pool
Eugene Public Library is recruiting for a pool of interested candidates to perform librarian duties in a temporary capacity.

The Eugene Public Library seeks collaborative and passionate librarians excited to gain experience in a public library setting to fill On-Call Librarian shifts. On-Call Librarians may work some regular shifts when the library has a need and may also work shifts to support operations including planned and day-of coverage needs.

Librarians create and maintain positive relationships with patrons, staff, and the community, plan and present dynamic community programs, select and manage diverse collections, and consistently provide excellent, welcoming and inclusive people-first customer service, reference, reader's advisory, and literacy including digital literacy support.

Eugene Public Library's Mission, Vision, and Values

Mission:
Providing equitable resources and opportunities for everyone to create a connected, caring and inspired community.

Vision: A vibrant community where we all can learn, engage, thrive and belong.

Values:
At Eugene Public Library, we bring these values to our work with each other and our community:

* Equitable access

* Inclusion and belonging

* Compassionate patron-first service

* Space for exploration and experimentation

* Working together to develop an environment of trust and safety

You can learn more about the Eugene Public Library at this link.

THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Applications will be reviewed monthly.

Accepting Online Applications Only through the City of Eugene Website

Information on

How to Apply

When you apply, your application will go into a pool where you can then be called upon to interview for on-call librarian shifts based on your experience and the needs of the Eugene Public Library.

Classification:
Temp - Professional 1

Salary: 30.06 hourly

Department/Division:
Library, Recreation and Cultural Services / Eugene Public Library

Representation:
Non-represented, temporary employee.

Work Location:

Downtown Library (100 W 10th Ave, Eugene), with potential to be assigned to work at Bethel Branch Library (1990 Echo Hollow Road, Eugene) or Sheldon Branch Library (1566 Coburg Road, Eugene) based on operational needs.

Schedule:

Will vary dependent on role and library needs up to no more than 20 hours per week; must work a minimum of 12 hours per month. Some regular shifts may be offered, and on-call librarians can pick up shifts to support operations including planned and day-of coverage needs. Shifts may be available during the following days and times:

* Sunday - Monday 9am-6pm

* Tuesday - Thursday 9am-8pm

* Friday - Saturday 9am-6pm

Bilingual Pay Benefit:
This position qualifies for up to an additional 5% of base salary for bilingual pay. Please see "Supplemental Information" at the end of the posting for more information.

Provides professional duties in a professional field such librarianship, including:

* Cultivating welcoming spaces for patrons of all ages, backgrounds, experiences, and identities.

* Staffing service desks to provide welcoming, inclusive, patron-first customer service to community members of all ages, including youth, teens and adults.

* Providing reference and reader's advisory services to all ages.

* Collection management work to support selection and maintenance of diverse materials and access to diverse materials for all ages.

* Program planning and facilitation for all ages, including youth, teens and adults.

To view detailed information on the duties, knowledge, and abilities that may be expected for this position, please see the classification:
Temp - Professional 1

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes with relevant transferable skills from a variety of sources and experiences.

If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

When screening your application, the City will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to meet minimum qualifications for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience

You may have developed and applied the skills necessary for this position by working at a library or other public service, educational, or social service-related organization.

Education

Possession of a Master of Library Science (MLS/MLIS) degree from an American Library

Association (ALA) accredited college or university or ability to obtain within two years from start date is required.

Background

Must pass a background check.

The ideal candidates will have the following knowledge, skills, abilities:

Knowledge

* Principles and practices of professional library work including reference, programming, core technology skills, emerging trends, databases, web tools,…