Public Services Librarian (40 hours per week)

Fort Vancouver Regional Library Business Office • Vancouver, WA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

FVRLibraries is seeking a full-time Public Services Librarian for their Vancouver Library in Vancouver, WA. The Public Services Librarian will primarily focus on children's/youth services while providing a full range of information and program services to patrons of all ages in person, and by phone, email, and chat. Responsibilities include responding to reference and reader’s advisory questions, helping patrons locate information and materials and use related technology, creating, developing, planning and implementing programs, instructing patrons in use of the full range of library technology, developing and maintaining effective relationships with schools and community groups, and promoting library services and presenting programs both in and outside of the library.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited program or ability to obtain a Washington State Librarian certification upon hire.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of related work experience required, including customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide general and specialized reference, reader’s advisory and material selection assistance to library patrons in person and by phone, email and chat. Research and answer complex questions.
• Provide instructions to patrons regarding library catalog searching, computer use, technology and use of personal information devices; troubleshoot problems as necessary.
• Provide guidance and support to other staff in reference, reader’s advisory, programming, technology use and outreach; assist in the development of new policies and procedures.
• Design, develop and deliver training to staff and the public.
• Maintain and evaluate the library collection including weeding in assigned area using established guidelines and tools.
• May manage or plan outreach and/or external partnership activities; plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate branch and community programs.
• Review and assign work to staff within branch or functional area; mentor and train staff, substitutes and volunteers in best practices, standard policies and procedures of branch operations.
• Assist in developing and monitoring department or branch budget in a functional area; make recommendations for purchase of equipment, materials and supplies.
• Promote library use and services to public, community and patrons through presentations, programs and marketing activities.
• Prepare reports; review and collect statistics related to branch or department operations.
• Participate in organizational meetings and committees that further the library’s mission and goals.
• Keep informed of current library practices, trends, related technologies, and print and electronic resources by attending workshops and educational programs and reading specialized literature.

Benefits

• FVRLibraries covers 90-95% of full-time employees’ health insurance premium cost and 90-100% of dental insurance premium costs.
• Employees are provided with Life Insurance, AD&D and Long-Term Disability Insurance at no cost.
• Employees have the ability to enroll in additional, voluntary life insurance, income protection plans, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
• Employees enjoy 13 paid holidays throughout the year.
• Full time employees accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month.
• Initial vacation leave accrual is 11 hours per month, increasing over time based on years of employment.
• Other types of paid time off are offered for situations such as jury duty, bereavement leave, and inclement weather.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees