Librarian, On-call Temporary Applicant Pool

City of Eugene • Eugene, OR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Eugene Public Library is recruiting for a pool of interested candidates to perform librarian duties in a temporary capacity. The Eugene Public Library seeks collaborative and passionate librarians excited to gain experience in a public library setting to fill On-Call Librarian shifts. On-Call Librarians may work some regular shifts when the library has a need and may also work shifts to support operations including planned and day-of coverage needs. Librarians create and maintain positive relationships with patrons, staff, and the community, plan and present dynamic community programs, select and manage diverse collections, and consistently provide excellent, welcoming and inclusive people-first customer service, reference, reader’s advisory, and literacy including digital literacy support. Eugene Public Library’s Mission, Vision, and Values Mission: Providing equitable resources and opportunities for everyone to create a connected, caring and inspired community. Vision: A vibrant community where we all can learn, engage, thrive and belong. Values: At Eugene Public Library, we bring these values to our work with each other and our community: Equitable access Inclusion and belonging Compassionate patron-first service Space for exploration and experimentation Working together to develop an environment of trust and safety.

Requirements

• Possession of a Master of Library Science (MLS/MLIS) degree from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited college or university or ability to obtain within two years from start date is required.
• Must pass a background check.
• Provide equitable, trauma-informed customer service drawn from lived experiences and knowledge of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) concepts and practices
• Thrive in an environment with constant public contact with people from all backgrounds and age groups
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, with individuals and groups
• Creatively solve problems, negotiate, and handle stressful situations in a positive manner, including setting boundaries and safety expectations with coworkers and community members
• Demonstrate innovation, flexibility, excellent interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, a sense of humor, and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Develop, coordinate, and implement library programs and services applicable to the needs of the patrons and the community
• Apply collection development materials selection standards and policies
• Perform professional library tasks in areas of reference, reader’s advisory, programming and collection management

Nice To Haves

• You may have developed and applied the skills necessary for this position by working at a library or other public service, educational, or social service-related organization.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional duties in a professional field such librarianship, including:
• Cultivating welcoming spaces for patrons of all ages, backgrounds, experiences, and identities.
• Staffing service desks to provide welcoming, inclusive, patron-first customer service to community members of all ages, including youth, teens and adults.
• Providing reference and reader’s advisory services to all ages.
• Collection management work to support selection and maintenance of diverse materials and access to diverse materials for all ages.
• Program planning and facilitation for all ages, including youth, teens and adults.

Benefits

• Bilingual Pay Benefit: This benefit compensates employees up to 5% of their base salary. To qualify for bilingual pay, the employee must demonstrate fluency in Spanish and pass a language proficiency test that is administrated by the City’s Employee Resource Center division.

What This Job Offers

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