Branch Librarian

Job Summary

This position is responsible for performing professional library work of moderate difficulty in a Branch Library. The successful candidate will assist with the supervision, training, and coordination of the activities of the Branch Library, provide training, instruction, and orientation to new employees, staff, and volunteers, and determine work schedules. The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service skills and be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the supervision, training, and coordination of the activities of the Branch Library
• Provide training, instruction, and orientation to new employees, staff, and volunteers
• Determine work schedules
• Provide customer service and reference service as needed
• Respond to inquiries from the public that come into the Branch Library
• Assist patrons with email accounts and various applications
• Prepare report statistics on Google Docs on a monthly basis
• Responsible for handling cash and processing transactions as scheduled
• Develop and manage adult public library programs and services
• May assist with programming for other ages
• Provide computer instruction
• Perform duties at the Information Services' desk
• May be required to participate in meetings and activities with outside agencies and organizations
• Responsible for collection assessment
• May be responsible for monitoring Branch kits, devices, and technology
• Prepare and provide reports to the Branch Manager on a monthly basis
• Instruct patrons on the use of electronic resources
• May print and distribute calendars to outside agencies
• Troubleshoot electronic devices
• May assist with the scanning and filing of library cards applications
• May be required to create Branch Social Media events or Branch publications
• Compile reports, bibliographies, and search guides
• Serve as acting supervisor in the absence of the Branch Manager

Requirements

• Master's degree in library science from an ALA accredited college or university preferred
• Two (2) years of experience in a library environment OR a baccalaureate degree and four (4) years of experience in a library environment
• One (1) year of supervisory experience
• Any combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position

Benefits

• Medical coverage through the YCEBT medical plan administered by BlueCross BlueShield of Arizona (BCBSAZ)
• Three (3) medical plan options with six (6) tiers to choose from
• Employee contributions to Health Savings Account
• Retirement eligibility