Librarian I - Collection Development Office

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Librarian I will be responsible for overseeing the selection, and evaluation of diverse and culturally significant materials in Spanish in all formats, for all ages. The successful candidate will work with other internal Pima County Public Library Departments (Affinity teams, Technical Services, Public Services, etc.) to ensure relevant and diverse collections. You will participate in additional Collection Development projects and assignments and be responsible for their collection development budget. The Librarian I will work closely with the Collection Development Office and Technical Services Department. Strong teamwork and effective communication are vital components of this role. The ideal candidate will assist in enriching our library’s collections while also fostering a positive community impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Library Science, Liberal Arts, Social Science, Information Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment
• Three years of experience in libraries, customer service, education, social services or fields of similar scope
• Valid driver license is required at time of application
• Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment
• The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures
• The County requires pre-employment background checks
• Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Master’s degree in library and information science
• Minimum one (1) year working with diverse communities
• Minimum one (1) year working in a public library
• Minimum one (1) year managing public library collections

Responsibilities

• Oversees assigned service area within a library such as youth services or adult services by developing, presenting, and coordinating services inclusive of all members of the public including vulnerable populations
• Serves as supervisor in charge of the library as assigned
• Assists members of the public by finding and relaying library and community resource information including providing assistance in using the library’s collections, catalog, technology, and equipment
• Develops, facilitates, and/or presents evidence-based educational programs and services, including early literacy programs, community outreach activities, youth advisory boards, and computer and technology instruction in person or virtually
• Supervises library employees, volunteers, and/or interns by training, scheduling, and evaluating performance, making recommendations regarding probationary periods, employee discipline, and other human resources-related matters
• Incorporates and implements public service best practices, including culturally competent community-driven programming, public relations, problem solving, conflict management and complaint resolution
• Utilizes conflict management skills to de-escalate and address unexpected problems or potentially volatile situations and complete associated documentation
• Performs facilities management duties by monitoring and reporting maintenance issues and investigating or resolving operational or technical issues
• Participates in or facilitates systemwide committee meetings focused on youth services, adult services, library strategic directions or core values and attend relevant continuing education trainings and workshops to incorporate current best practices in a particular service level
• Manages, coordinates, and determines priorities of workload, including monitoring levels of resources, establishing timelines, assigning work, monitoring progress, recommending changes and suggestions, writing, reviewing, and editing reports prepared by staff

Benefits

• competitive salaries
• generous health insurance coverage
• retirement plans
• flexible work schedules
• generous family leave policy
• wellness programs
• opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs
• County-wide employee recognition program

What This Job Offers

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