Librarian or Library Associate

• Provides excellent customer service and assistance at all service desks as needed in a proactive manner.
• Provides library users with assistance in reference, readers’ advisory, locating appropriate library materials and in the use of public computers, personal electronic devices and digital resources.
• Participates in collection development, weeding, programming, outreach and other library projects.
• Plans, develops and promotes programs and services to meet the informational, educational or recreational needs of the community.
• Represents the library in a professional manner to patrons, community, media and professional organizations.
• Creates bibliographies, book lists and displays to promote library use.
• Implements library policies and practices. Writes reports, collects library statistics and works with budgets.
• Maintains current knowledge of available sources of information and public demand for reading materials.
• Alerts supervisor to problems encountered in routines of work.
• Performs other duties as required.

$13.42 - $17.61/hour

• Librarian I: ALA accredited MLIS required.
• Associate II: Bachelor’s degree; applicants interested in completing an ALA accredited MLIS program will be given first preference.
• Knowledge of general library practices and procedures.
• Ability to read and write effectively and communicate in both written and oral form; follow directives; be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes an evening and weekend rotation; and treat co-workers respectfully.
• The successful candidate must be able to meet and serve the public in a professional and positive manner and have a strong commitment to excellent customer service.
• Must be able to work efficiently and effectively with the library’s resources.
• Ability to foster and encourage library use for all ages.