Temporary Librarian

West Jordan, UT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Provides reference and readers advisory services to library customers. Evaluates and selects materials for purchase and deletion. Tracks materials budget. Plans coordinates and provides library programs and outreach services. Assists customers in using personal computers and electronic resources.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Masters degree from an accredited college or university in Library Science or in Library and Information Science. Other accredited Masters degrees will be accepted when combined with one (1) year of professional Librarian experience in a public library or school library/media center.

Preference will be given to candidates with MLS/MLIS degrees.

Due to the nature of this position the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides accurate efficient and courteous library service to all patrons.
Provides reference and readers advisory services and information about library policies materials services and community resources in person on the phone or through electronic communications.
Provides information to staff on appropriate ways of working with customers in the library including children and/or young adults.
Evaluates and selects materials for purchase and deletion in the assigned area. Monitors the assigned allocation of the library materials budget.
Provides input on the branch collection development plan and strategic goals.
Develops maintains and participates in outreach activities to promote the use of library materials and services.
Creates coordinates and provides programs activities and resources for the library. Some may be targeted for outreach to children and young adults.
Assists customers in the use of personal computers and electronic resources.
Serves as librarian-in-charge as assigned or on a rotation basis handling emergency situations as well as

customer complaints.

Participates in training workshops committees task forces and other professional development activities.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of public librarianship
Collection development principles and practices
Reference/readers advisory techniques and resources
Programming and outreach methods
Basic budgeting principles and recordkeeping
Marketing and merchandising techniques
Telephone etiquette

Skills and Abilities to:

Operate personal computer automated library system and other standard library equipment
Work with computer software related to job-specific duties
Plan organize and prioritize work assignments
Develop age-level appropriate programs
Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and co-workers
Work independently and also in a team environment
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Problem solve and make sound decisions
Work effectively with people from diverse social economic and ethnic backgrounds
Organize data and track expenditures
Handle emergencies and appropriately resolve complaints and conflicts

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires the ability to stand walk and sit and to use a computer workstation for extended periods of time.

Ability to occasionally push/pull a loaded shelving cart weighing up to 150 pounds.

Ability to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION

Travel to various locations to perform work and/or attend meetings is required.

Additional Information

TEMPORARY POSITIONS:

An At Will FLSA non-exempt employee who is not eligible for County benefits and who must work an average of 29 hours or less per week or an average of 129 hours or less per month.

Must work an average of 29 hours or less per week or an average of 129 hours or less per month.
Are not eligible for County benefits except as otherwise provided for by policy.
Are not considered merit employees.
Are at will employees who may be terminated for any reason without notice and without a pre-termination hearing.

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