Programming Librarian

Smithfield City • Smithfield, UT

2d • $13 - $15 • Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield City is currently hiring a Programming Librarian. If you love serving the public and building healthy community by creating meaningful library programs for teens and adults, this job is right for you! We are looking for a dynamic candidate who is at least 18 years of age, with a high school diploma, who is creative and excited about organizing and carrying out programs for teens and adults as well as providing general library services to our patrons. This is a part-time position working 22-26 hours a week during evenings and weekends (full shifts on Saturdays are required.)

Requirements

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent, and at least 18 years of age.
• All applicants to Smithfield City must pass a background check and a drug test.
• Ability to organize, schedule, and implement multiple library programs simultaneously.
• Positive, empathetic interpersonal communication with teen and adult library patrons during events is a must.
• Knowledge and understanding of library shelving practices (esp. the Dewey Decimal system, alphabetically by title, author, etc.)
• Knowledge of working in a library setting and familiarity with professional library practices and procedures.
• Must learn circulation principles and practices for the Smithfield Public Library.
• Skills with computerized information systems and office support work.
• Skill in understanding and following complex procedures and guidelines.
• Basic knowledge of reference interviews and recommendation best practices.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff and the public.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Data management and input skills.
• Reach, push, pull, stand, sit, walk, squat and move repetitively (with or without a library cart).
• Lift/carry materials up to 40 pounds.
• Execute written instruction to a consistent high standard.
• Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions and discriminating thinking.
• Must be flexible and willing to cover for other staff members, work morning and evening hours as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Library experience is preferred.
• Graphic design knowledge and ability to use Canva is highly preferred.
• Some literary knowledge is helpful but not required.
• Spanish-speaking and other languages such as ASL are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Creating, organizing, preparing, and implementing library programs for teens and adults. This may include STEM, arts/crafts, literary discussions, games, and other educational/enrichment events.
• Collaborating with a team to plan and support all library programming; creating online and in-library promotional materials for teen and adult programs; assisting co-workers in community outreach efforts, marketing, and promotion of library programs and services; collaborating with community partners (non-profits, service organizations, etc.) in building and carrying out programs.
• Welcoming patrons to the library; assisting patrons in locating and selecting materials; checking in and out library materials; answering and directing phone calls; providing information services such as assisting patrons with the online catalog; issuing library cards to new patrons; renewing library cards; receiving money from patrons for fines, copies, ongoing book sale, etc.; helping with shelving as needed.
• Offering high quality services by prioritizing patron privacy; treating all patrons with good customer service; inspecting all incoming and outgoing items for missing pieces and/or damage; assisting patrons with library resources and devices as needed; gathering and shelving patrons' holds.
• Promoting an informed public by helping arrange and maintain library collections.
• Attending staff meetings as required; sharing ideas for new opportunities such as programs, material recommendations, and displays; understanding and following complex procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED