Librarian I: Outreach and Reader Services Librarian

POSITION TITLE: Librarian I: Outreach and Reader Services Librarian/PT

REPORTS TO: Assistant Director/Director

SUPERVISES: Serves as staff person in charge on select evenings and weekends; other times as needed

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

Job Summary

This position relies on a sound knowledge of current library practices and procedures. The person in this position provides outreach and reference/readers advisory services and catalogs the library's collections. This position also serves as staff person in charge on select evenings and weekends, and other times as needed.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS And PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited library school or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Three to five years library experience preferred
• Strong commitment to public service
• Demonstrates a genuine commitment to professional values of patron privacy, open access to information, and intellectual freedom
• Thorough knowledge of current library trends, operations, automation and computer resources, and ability to extend such knowledge as technologies evolve
• Ability to read, write and speak at a professional level. Able to present ideas in an easy to understand and engaging manner
• Ability to work cooperatively with other employees
• Ability to operate equipment and software associated with a state-of-the-art library
• Ability to think independently and work without direct supervision.
  
  

Primary Responsibilities

• Works cooperatively with Director, professional and non-professional staff to ensure high quality standards and services.
• Provides quality library outreach services to residents of assisted living facilities in Richmond Heights and to other residents as appropriate.
• Provides quality reference and public computer assistance as well as circulation back-up as scheduled and/or as needed.
• Participates in materials selection, collection development and maintenance.
• Performs copy cataloging to maintain integrity of bibliographic database and ease of searching by patrons and staff.
• Participates in planning and provision of Library programming for adults
• Assesses Library procedures and practices and recommends updates that expand or improve public service.
• Provides statistics and summary of Library activities to the Director on a monthly basis.
• Acts as senior staff person, as necessary, to ensure smooth and efficient operation of the Library.
  
  

Physical And Mental Requirements

• Able to provide own transportation for outreach visits
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds
• Ability to bend and stoop to shelve materials on high and low shelves
• Ability to push a full cart of books or other library materials
• Ability to collect money and make correct change
• Proficiency with Windows operating system, Google Workspace suite, basic Internet searching, and basic office software applications
• Ability to operate a PC, library catalog on computer, copy machine, fax machine, and other basic library equipment and software
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to provide excellent customer service while completing other duties as assigned
  
  

Compensation And Schedule

Pay range: $19.71 - $25.09 hourly depending on education and experience

Benefits include: Vacation leave accrual, Sick leave accrual after 3 months, individual membership at the Heights recreation complex; Employee Assistance Program.

This position works approximately 24 hrs. per week. Scheduled hours are Tuesdays 12:30 - 4:30 p.m., Wednesdays 8:45-5:15 p.m., Thursdays 12:00 - 8:15 p.m., and Sundays 1:00 - 5:15 p.m. Sunday hours are compensated at time and one half.

Application Process

Submit a City of Richmond Heights online employment application and attach your resume and cover letter.

The Richmond Heights Memorial Library is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Library will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The Richmond Heights Memorial Library is a drug and alcohol free workplace. A pre-employment drug screen and background check is required for all positions. Additional pre-employment testIng may be required for certain positions.

It is the policy of the Richmond Heights Memorial Library not to discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, religion, sex or disability except where specific age, sex or physical requirement constitute a bona fide occupational qualification.

EOE/AA/M/F/DN