Temporary Librarian

Salt Lake County•West Jordan, UT

About The Position

Provides reference and reader's advisory services to library customers. Evaluates and selects materials for purchase and deletion. Tracks materials budget. Plans, coordinates, and provides library programs and outreach services. Assists customers in using personal computers and electronic resources.

Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Library Science, or in Library and Information Science. Other accredited Master’s degrees will be accepted when combined with one (1) year of professional Librarian experience in a public library or school library/media center.
Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of public librarianship
Collection development principles and practices
Reference/reader's advisory techniques and resources
Programming and outreach methods
Basic budgeting principles and recordkeeping
Marketing and merchandising techniques
Telephone etiquette
Skills and Abilities to: Operate personal computer, automated library system, and other standard library equipment
Work with computer software related to job-specific duties
Plan, organize, and prioritize work assignments
Develop age-level appropriate programs
Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and co-workers
Work independently and also in a team environment
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Problem solve and make sound decisions
Work effectively with people from diverse social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds
Organize data and track expenditures
Handle emergencies and appropriately resolve complaints and conflicts
Requires the ability to stand, walk, and sit, and to use a computer workstation for extended periods of time.
Ability to occasionally push/pull a loaded shelving cart weighing up to 150 pounds.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.
Travel to various locations to perform work and/or attend meetings is required.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to candidates with MLS/MLIS degrees.

Responsibilities

Provides accurate, efficient, and courteous library service to all patrons.
Provides reference and reader's advisory services and information about library policies, materials, services, and community resources in person, on the phone, or through electronic communications.
Provides information to staff on appropriate ways of working with customers in the library, including children and/or young adults.
Evaluates and selects materials for purchase and deletion in the assigned area.
Monitors the assigned allocation of the library materials budget.
Provides input on the branch collection development plan and strategic goals.
Develops, maintains, and participates in outreach activities to promote the use of library materials and services.
Creates, coordinates, and provides programs, activities, and resources for the library. Some may be targeted for outreach to children and young adults.
Assists customers in the use of personal computers and electronic resources.
Serves as librarian-in-charge as assigned or on a rotation basis, handling emergency situations as well as customer complaints.
Participates in training workshops, committees, task forces, and other professional development activities.