Assistant Librarian II (Spanish)

Pleasant Grove City•Pleasant Grove, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The successful candidate for this position will provide library services to all ages, including reference work, circulating materials, and other special projects. The role involves providing services and translations in both English and Spanish, managing the Spanish language collection, planning and executing programs and events, assisting with English Learner classes, creating displays, and performing various circulation and technology assistance tasks. The position requires excellent customer service and the ability to work effectively with superiors, co-workers, and the general public.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent required
Some professional training in library work, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience, OR current work on a Master's Degree in Library and Information Sciences
Fluency in Spanish required
Some knowledge of the principles and practices of public library function
Some knowledge of reference tools and procedures
Considerable knowledge of patron needs and the ability to provide what is needed
Strong oral and written communication ability
Some ability to develop and present public information materials to promote library use
Considerable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, co-workers, and the general public
Some knowledge of basic office software and general technology required

Nice To Haves

A four-year degree from an accredited college or university in the social sciences, humanities or a related field preferred
Some knowledge of books preferred

Responsibilities

Provides reference and reader's advisory services to library patrons in both English and Spanish
Orders and maintains Spanish language collection
Provides translations of marketing and other materials into Spanish
Plans and executes once a month evening Spanish storytime programs
Plans and executes quarterly large family events
Assists with English Learner Class
Creates and maintains displays to highlight book collections or services
Performs circulation tasks using library software, such as checking in materials, collecting fines, preparing library cards, and other duties as necessary
Assists patrons with the use of library technology such as printing and using self-check machines in both English and Spanish
Provides excellent customer service
Performs related work as required