Library Specialist, 35 hours per work
Jackson County Library District•Talent, OR
•$23 - $28
About The Position
The Library Specialist performs customer service and moderately complex technical and paraprofessional duties in support of library sections and functions. Excellent service to library patrons is central to the position. The role also plans and facilitates programs for all ages, provides reader’s advisory, responds to reference questions, and may coordinate and train volunteers. Programming includes children’s storytime and Toddlerobics. The position is 35 hours per workweek.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- One year of library experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the duties.
- Criminal background check required.
- Ability to travel to sites and branch locations.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of library experience.
- Bilingual ability.
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Responsibilities
- Greet patrons, provide tours, and assist patrons throughout the library.
- Work with the Branch Manager to plan, implement, and promote programming activities for all ages.
- Process newly acquired library materials, including applying identifying stamps, labels, and covers.
- Check in and process library materials as directed.
- Present storytimes to groups of children.
- Organize and shelve materials.
- Register patrons for library cards.
- Uphold the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights, Freedom to Read Statement, and Freedom to View Statement, recognizing freedom of access as a fundamental tenet of a public library.
- Follow legal and policy requirements related to patron privacy and custodianship of patron records.
- Process damaged materials to help keep collections in good condition.
- Inform patrons of rules of conduct and enforce them when appropriate.
- Assist with library opening and closing procedures.
- Maintain regular attendance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement benefits
- 12 paid holidays
- Vacation accrual time
- Sick accrual time
- Long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- AD&D insurance
- Eligible staff who pass a Spanish language competency test may receive a bilingual stipend.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
