Full Time Librarian I – South Columbus Public Library

Chattahoochee Valley Libraries • Columbus, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Chattahoochee Valley Libraries is seeking a service-driven Librarian I for the South Columbus Public Library. The role serves a diverse community in a fast-paced environment, with a particular focus on connecting with underserved populations and serving children, tweens, teens, adults, and families. The library is located between an elementary school and a middle school and is used daily by children, tweens, and teens.

The librarian provides age-appropriate programming and services, delivers engaging programs, and teaches literacy skills across age groups both at the branch and through outreach. Applicants should be enthusiastic about public service, comfortable working with customers of all ages, technologically skilled, and able to learn new technology to enhance library services. The position requires dependable and responsible conduct and effective communication with supervisors, staff, and the public. Rotating night and weekend availability is required.

Applicants must hold a Master of Library Science degree from an American Library Association-accredited program, or be currently enrolled in an ALA-accredited program and within six months of completion. Applications must be submitted through the employer's website and include a copy of a high school or college diploma or transcripts. Incomplete application packets will not be reviewed.

Requirements

• Master of Library Science degree from an American Library Association-accredited program, or current enrollment in an ALA-accredited program with completion expected within six months.
• Enthusiasm for public service and a passion for connecting with the community.
• Experience providing age-appropriate programming and services to children, teens, adults, and families.
• Strong technology skills and aptitude for learning new technology.
• Ability to deliver engaging programming and teach literacy skills across age groups, both in the branch and through outreach.
• Responsible and dependable conduct.
• Effective communication with supervisors, staff, and the public.
• Availability to work nights and weekends in rotation.

Responsibilities

• Connect with the community and serve underserved populations.
• Provide age-appropriate programming and services to children, teens, adults, and families.
• Deliver engaging programming and teach literacy skills across age groups at the branch and through outreach.
• Use and learn technology to enhance library services.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, staff, and the public.
• Work with library customers of all ages.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level