Librarian (Part-Time)

City of Wilsonville•Library - Wilsonville, OR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Librarian provides professional library services that integrate reference and reader’s advisory, collection development, programming, and community outreach to support the Library’s mission of lifelong learning. The position assists patrons in locating information and resources, recommends reading and viewing materials, supports access to digital services, plans and delivers programs for diverse audiences, promotes services through multiple channels, and contributes to policy development and collection maintenance. It reports to the Library Services Manager and may be assigned to Adult Services or Youth Services, working alongside the relevant subject-area librarian. The role performs professional-level work across adult and youth services but does not have primary responsibility for system-wide program leadership or specialized subject expertise. For the Youth Services assignment, the Librarian connects children, families, caregivers, and educators with library experiences that foster literacy, curiosity, and lifelong learning. The work includes programs for children and families, storytimes, outreach, school and community partnerships, and development and maintenance of Youth Services collections. The position is part-time, scheduled for 26 hours per week (0.65 FTE): Wednesday and Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. The schedule may vary based on programming and operational needs. Work is primarily performed indoors in an office setting with standard environmental controls, with occasional off-site outreach visits. Shifts may vary, and evening or weekend work may be necessary. The role involves frequent sitting and computer and telephone use, regular keyboarding and repetitive hand and wrist motions, frequent walking and reaching, bending and stooping, and occasional lifting or carrying of up to 40 pounds. The work is fast-paced, with deadlines, interruptions, and complex decisions, and requires independent judgment and professionalism when interacting with the public and staff.

Requirements

Master’s degree in library science and one year of experience providing related professional library services, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience demonstrating the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Knowledge of public librarianship, including reference services, reader’s advisory, and collection development.
Knowledge of programming design and delivery for diverse audiences, including children, teens, and adults.
Knowledge of community engagement strategies and marketing principles for promoting library services.
Knowledge of library computer hardware and software, including integrated library systems, digital resources, standard office applications, and basic troubleshooting.
Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, organizational, and project-management abilities.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to build constructive relationships with colleagues, patrons, and community partners.
Ability to present information clearly in group and one-on-one settings; work independently with minimal supervision; exercise sound judgment; and adapt services for a diverse community.
Ability to perform or teach effectively for adults and children in program and instructional settings and maintain high customer-service standards.
Physical ability to use computers and telephones, walk, reach, bend, stoop, and occasionally lift or carry up to 40 pounds and safely handle equipment and supplies.
Evening or weekend work may be necessary; the schedule may vary according to programming and operational needs.

Nice To Haves

Foreign language competency is highly desired and may be required for specific assignments.
A Notary Public Commission may be required for the position.
Experience or subject knowledge in areas such as children’s literature, adult fiction and nonfiction, business resources, genealogy, local history, or digital media.

Responsibilities

Provide reference and reader’s advisory by identifying customers’ information needs, locating resources, and recommending reading and viewing materials.
Assist patrons with technology and access to library resources, and maintain awareness of public service demand to support service points.
Plan, coordinate, and deliver programs for groups of varied ages, including preparing or procuring supplies and props, performing or recruiting performers, coordinating events, and promoting programs.
Conduct community outreach and cultivate partnerships with local schools, care facilities, and community groups; visit local facilities to promote library services and programs.
Develop and maintain collections by selecting and ordering materials, weeding outdated or low-use materials, reordering replacements, and assisting with collection policies.
Provide direct public service at library desks, including reference, reader’s advisory, and routine circulation tasks such as registration, check-in, check-out, and placing holds.
Maintain working knowledge of the library computing environment and countywide library computer system; troubleshoot simple public technology problems and escalate unresolved issues appropriately.
Contribute to Library marketing by developing messages and promotional materials for communication across channels.
Collaborate with colleagues to support lifelong learning and community engagement.
Complete other tasks as assigned.
Meet customer service standards by communicating clearly, treating customers respectfully, responding promptly, following through on commitments, and using sound judgment to resolve issues.