Librarian I (PT)

Job Description:

Librarian I (PT)

Description

Introduction

At Scottsdale Public Library, our mission is putting people at the heart of dynamic library services. We invite you to consider joining our innovative team in our efforts to achieve this mission.

How we put our patrons at the HEART of what we do:
Our team continually work towards providing outstanding services everyday and leaving our patrons feeling great after interacting with us. We like to keep things light by bringing fun and being a welcoming and inclusive library.

How we put you at the HEART of what we do:
Our organization prefers genuine learning and creativity. We want your unique perspective and skills to add to the make-up of how we serve Scottsdale residents.

About the Position:
Performs professional library services by linking resources and customers, and enables community civil discourse. Serves as an innovative leader within the library, city government, and the community. A Librarian I is an information advocate and forward thinker who inspires learning, discovery and the development of 21st century skills in staff, volunteers, and the community. Offers a variety of literacy programming, content creation, and preservation. Inspires continued learning, collaboration, skill development, and advocates for the library.

This Librarian I position, although housed at the Civic Center library, will support all branches across the library system.

Candidates who are offered an interview will be asked to prepare and present a short storytime/or program idea with a read aloud book component.

Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate's experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $34.88/hour.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• A Master's Degree in library science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited university or a Master's degree in a related field.
• One year of library experience.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Essential Functions

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to any combination of the following:

• Provides and models exceptional customer service by making the customer the first priority.
• Establishes, maintains, and fosters positive, harmonious, professional, and effective working relationships.
• Creates and delivers exceptional programming and educational opportunities within the library, through community outreach, and virtually.
• Teaches and collaborates with customers, staff, and a variety of organizations to create content, to be effective consumers of information, and to be a lifelong learner.
• Communicates library policies and procedures.
• Performs daily duties in a manner consistent with the Library's mission, goals, and objectives.
• Meets diverse community needs, exposes the libraries' rich collections and resources to the community and continually learns, applies and teaches new technologies.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Most work is performed in a library environment, and some in community settings.
• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Reach, bend, stoop, lift and move arms above shoulder level; lift and carry library materials.
• Operate a variety of standard office equipment including a computer, laptop and/or tablet PC, telephone, e-reader, calculator, cash register, bar code reader, copy and fax machines requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand and eye movement.
• Travel to/from meetings and various locations.
• Work a varied schedule at various locations, including weekends and evenings.

Selection Process:
The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.
This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
Closing Date/Time: 1/22/2025 11:59 PM Arizona

Salary:

$29.68 - $40.09 Hourly