Librarian 1 or 2 - (Digital Literacy Librarian)

Ramsey County•Roseville Library, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Ramsey County has a full-time vacancy in Digital Services for a Librarian 1 or 2. The Digital Literacy Librarian works on a team responsible for administering and maintaining library technology and delivering technology-centered programming. The role assists with coordinating and planning digital literacy initiatives, provides digital literacy instruction, develops community partnerships, and coordinates digital literacy efforts across library branches. Digital Services librarians also participate in system maintenance and updates and provide in-person and virtual reference and research assistance to patrons. Technology and services supported by Digital Services include the Integrated Library System and peripheral services, the discovery layer and online catalog and website, public computing and printing, digital literacy instruction, public maker and technology labs, technology and business systems research, and digital services help desk support. The position is 100% onsite at the Roseville branch and may require travel to other locations in Ramsey County. Rotating night and weekend availability is required. The role provides reference services; instructs and assists the public in using digital resources and library technology; selects and maintains collection materials; develops and presents educational, literacy, and technology programs; and performs related duties. Librarian 1 is an entry-level class in a professional series, with minimal supervision expected. Librarian 2 is the full-performance level, with less supervision and more complex assignments expected based on supervisory assessment. The hourly salary range is $29.36–$44.03 for Librarian 1 and $31.75–$47.63 for Librarian 2.

Requirements

Master's degree in library science or library and information sciences/services from an ALA-accredited school.
For Librarian 1: no experience required.
For Librarian 2: two years of experience as a librarian or in social services, nonprofit work, education, or a related field.
An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be substituted.
Ability to work onsite at the Roseville branch and travel to other Ramsey County locations as needed.
Availability for rotating night and weekend work.
Regular attendance according to the management-approved work schedule.

Responsibilities

Provide reference services and answer patron questions using online databases and other reference tools.
Instruct patrons in the use of library technology and print and electronic resources.
Assist patrons in one-on-one technology and eReader labs.
Coordinate and plan digital literacy initiatives and provide digital literacy instruction.
Develop partnerships to further digital literacy in the community and coordinate digital literacy efforts across branches.
Participate in system maintenance and updates.
Select and maintain collection materials, including weeding and selection projects.
Manage the collection development budget for an assigned area.
Develop and provide children's library services, including story times, school visits, and group programs.
Develop and provide library services for teens, including school visits, community outreach, and group programs.
Develop and deliver adult instructional programs on digital literacy and life skills.
Develop and deliver makerspace and technology programs for adults.
Develop and deliver community outreach programs, including pop-up library events.
Classify and catalog library materials using bibliographic utilities and maintain bibliographic records in the online catalog.
Serve as senior staff at a library in the absence of the library manager.
Lead or serve on internal and external committees and task forces as assigned.
Partner with departments, organizations, and agencies outside the library to develop services and programs.
Pursue professional development through meetings, workshops, and ongoing self-directed study.
May serve as manager of system-wide projects.
Provide in-person and virtual reference and research assistance to patrons.