Special Collections Librarian

METROPOLITAN LIBRARY COMMISSION OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY • Oklahoma City, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of professional librarian duties within the context of local history and archives, including providing information and assistance to guests of all ages; planning, scheduling, and presenting programs and/or services; performing reference; building relationships with community organizations; and engaging in civic participation. This position will be assigned to the Special Collections and Research department within the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library at 300 Park Avenue in Oklahoma City, OK. The hiring salary for this position is $51,521.60 annually. This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week. This position is exempt from the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. The candidate should be available to work all hours the library is open, including some weekends and evenings. Hours are subject to change based on the needs of the department. The Metropolitan Library System offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees: Health benefits that include medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage paid in full for Employee-only coverage (Family coverage available) Flexible Spending Accounts Vacation Leave @ 8 hours per month Sick leave @ 8 hours per month Twelve paid holidays (subject to date of hire) Defined Contribution (retirement) plan where employee contributes 6% and is matched at 10% (required participation for full-time employees)

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited college or university in Library and Information Science, or a Master of Arts in Museum Studies or History

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years of professional experience in special collections, archives, or a library setting.
• Enthusiasm for public service and the ability to work well with a diverse audience.
• Knowledge of best practices for archival arrangement, processing, preservation, and accessibility.
• Familiarity with research techniques for local, cultural, or public history.
• Understanding of Oklahoma culture and history.
• Awareness of current trends in library, archival, and/or special collections services.
• Initiative to independently develop ideas for content, programming, and library services.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and community partners on ongoing projects.
• Experience building and sustaining community partnerships.
• Experience working with makerspace technologies.

Responsibilities

• providing information and assistance to guests of all ages
• planning, scheduling, and presenting programs and/or services
• performing reference
• building relationships with community organizations
• engaging in civic participation

Benefits

• Health benefits that include medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage paid in full for Employee-only coverage (Family coverage available)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Vacation Leave @ 8 hours per month
• Sick leave @ 8 hours per month
• Twelve paid holidays (subject to date of hire)
• Defined Contribution (retirement) plan where employee contributes 6% and is matched at 10% (required participation for full-time employees)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level