Librarian-FT
About The Position
Under general direction, the Librarian performs a variety of professional duties, including providing information and assistance to customers of all ages; planning, scheduling, and presenting programs and services; providing reference, readers’ advisory, and bibliographic instruction; building relationships with community organizations; providing technology instruction; and engaging in civic participation. The position assists guests of all ages, with a special interest in leading programming and outreach for children. The position is assigned to the Midwest City Library in Midwest City, Oklahoma. It is a full-time, exempt position working 40 hours per week. The candidate should be available during all library operating hours, including some evenings and weekends. The listed schedule includes Monday 12:00–9:00 p.m., Tuesday 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Friday either 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., and a once-monthly weekend shift. On that weekend shift, Saturday hours are 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. and Sunday hours are 12:00–6:00 p.m. Hours may change based on library needs. Travel is negligible. The hiring salary is $52,540.80 annually; the stated salary range is $52,540.80–$64,376.00.
Requirements
- Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited college or university in Library and Information Science.
- Availability to work all hours the library is open, including some evenings and weekends, according to the schedule described in the posting.
Nice To Haves
- Enthusiasm for public service and the ability to work well with a diverse audience.
- Knowledge of current trends in library services.
- Experience building community partnerships.
- Experience working with makerspace technologies.
Responsibilities
- Provide information and assistance to customers and guests of all ages.
- Plan, schedule, and present programs and services.
- Provide reference services, readers’ advisory services, and bibliographic instruction.
- Build relationships with community organizations.
- Provide technology instruction.
- Engage in civic participation.
- Lead programming and outreach for children, with a special interest in this area.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage paid in full for employee-only coverage; family coverage is available.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Vacation leave at 8 hours per month.
- Sick leave at 8 hours per month.
- Twelve paid holidays, subject to date of hire.
- Defined Contribution retirement plan with a 6% employee contribution matched at 10%; participation is required for full-time employees.
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Job Type
Full-time
