Librarian - Miller-Golf Links Library

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pima County Public Library is seeking an adult services part-time Librarian who is an engaging and customer-service-driven professional. As a member of the service level programming, the hired candidate will support and take a leadership role to engage the Miller-Golf Links Library community. As a part-time librarian, you will be part of the library in-charge team, programming team, and front desk services. The hired candidate will also demonstrate that they are able to adapt to the changing needs of the community in a mutually supportive work environment. This people-centered leader will empower and mentor staff, embrace change with confidence, and strive to make a lasting, positive impact. This position requires the ability to report to, and travel between, assigned library locations during the workday within a reasonable timeframe.

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
• Two years of experience in libraries, education, social services or fields of similar scope.
• Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in library and information science (MLIS) from an American Library Association (ALA)-accredited institution.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish - speaking, reading, writing).
• Minimum one (1) year of library experience.
• Minimum two (2) years technology experience (email, eBooks, Microsoft Office Suite, personal electronic devices such as tablets, cell phones, and e-readers, library website, Google forms or docs, and integrated library systems (ILS)).
• Experience working on a team and collaborating with others on projects or tasks.
• Experience providing work direction to others.
• Minimum one (1) year experience developing programs for adults.

Responsibilities

• Oversee assigned service area within a library such as youth services or adult services by developing, presenting, and coordinating evidence-based services inclusive of all members of the public including vulnerable populations
• In charge of library as assigned including night and weekend shifts
• Assist 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
• Develop, facilitate, and/or present 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
• Supervise volunteers and interns by training, scheduling, mentoring and providing partner organizations with performance evaluations
• Incorporate and implement public service best practices, including culturally competent community-driven programming, public relations, problem solving, conflict management and complaint resolution
• Utilize conflict management skills to de-escalate and address unexpected problems or potentially volatile situations and complete associated documentation
• Perform facilities management duties by monitoring and reporting maintenance issues and investigating or resolving operational or technical issues
• Participate in or facilitate systemwide committee meetings focused on youth services, adult services or library strategic goals and values and attend relevant continuing education trainings and workshops to incorporate current best practices in a particular service level
• Manage, coordinate, and determine 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
• Responsible for other duties as assigned in support of the overall goals and functions of both the Human Resources Department and Pima County.

Benefits

• The Pima County Public Library is seeking an adult services part-time Librarian

What This Job Offers

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