Public Services Librarian

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Full Time - Regular HOURLY Goldendale Community Library, Goldendale, WA, US 1 Attachments

4 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $28.23 To $42.35 Hourly

FVRLibraries is seeking a full-time Public Services Librarian for our Goldendale Community Library in Goldendale, WA. The Public Services Librarian will primarily focus on children's/youth services while providing a full range of information and program services to patrons of all ages in person, and by phone, email, and chat. Respond to reference and reader’s advisory questions. Help patrons locate information and materials and use related technology.

Create, develop, plan and implement programs. Instruct patrons in use of the full range of library technology. Develop and maintain effective relationships with schools and community groups. Promote library services and present programs both in and outside of the library.

The essential functions of this position include:

• Provide general and specialized reference, reader’s advisory and material selection assistance to library patrons in person and by phone, email and chat. Research and answer complex questions.

• Provide instructions to patrons regarding library catalog searching, computer use, technology and use of personal information devices; troubleshoot problems as necessary.

• Provide guidance and support to other staff in reference, reader’s advisory, programming, technology use and outreach; assist in the development of new policies and procedures.

• Design, develop and deliver training to staff and the public.

• Maintain and evaluate the library collection including weeding in assigned area using established guidelines and tools.

• May manage or plan outreach and/or external partnership activities; plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate branch and community programs.

• Review and assign work to staff within branch or functional area; mentor and train staff, substitutes and volunteers in best practices, standard policies and procedures of branch operations.

• Assist in developing and monitoring department or branch budget in a functional area; make recommendations for purchase of equipment, materials and supplies.

• Promote library use and services to public, community and patrons through presentations, programs and marketing activities.

• Prepare reports; review and collect statistics related to branch or department operations.

• Participate in organizational meetings and committees that further the library’s mission and goals.

• Keep informed of current library practices, trends, related technologies, and print and electronic resources by attending workshops and educational programs and reading specialized literature.

Please see the job description for a more comprehensive list of job duties as described here .

To be considered, applicants must have

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited program or ability to obtain a Washington State Librarian certification upon hire.

• Minimum of 1-3years of related work experience required, including customer service experience .

The schedule for this position is:

• Sundays: OFF
• Mondays: OFF
• Tuesdays: 10:00 a.m.
  
  - 7:00 p.m.
• Wednesdays: 10:00 a.m.
  
  - 7:00 p.m.
• Thursdays: 9:30 a.m.
  
  - 6:30 p.m .
• Fridays: 9 :00 a.m.
  
  - 6:00 p.m.
• Saturdays: 9 :00 a.m.
  
  - 6:00 p.m.

The assigned schedule is subject to change, based on branch needs. Staff will be provided thirty calendar days notice in advance of any changes to their regular schedule.

This position earns between $25.38/hr and $38.07/hr to be considered for a starting salary above the pay grade minimum, candidates must exceed the minimum experience requirements listed above.

We have an excellent benefit package. FVRLibraries covers 90-95% of full-time employees’ health insurance premium cost and 90-100% of dental insurance premium costs. In addition we provide employees with Life Insurance, AD&D and Long-Term Disability Insurance at no cost to the employee.…