YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARIAN i (Professional Librarian I) - Range 13 / NON

Municipality of Anchorage•Anchorage, AK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Services Librarian I provides library services to youth, parents, teachers, and caregivers at the Anchorage Public Library. The librarian assists patrons in finding and using print and electronic resources, provides reference and readers’ advisory services, and performs search strategies and bibliographic retrieval. The position also supports public communications, department programs and projects, meetings, and required training. It is represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and is located at 3600 Denali Street. The stated work schedule is Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sundays from 12:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., and Mondays and Tuesdays from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The position requires effective, respectful communication and working relationships with coworkers, the public, and vendors, as well as a commitment to excellent customer service and the library’s equity and inclusion efforts. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the Municipality does not provide visa sponsorship. Appointment is conditional on satisfactory national criminal and Municipal background checks, including verification of education and employment. The selected applicant must provide identification and fingerprints, and is responsible for the $50 processing fee plus fingerprinting costs. The role may require bending, stooping, stretching, lifting boxes weighing up to 50 pounds, pushing fully loaded book trucks, and standing for up to four hours at a time.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association-accredited school, or a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and at least three years of professional experience related to the position.
Must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States.
If selected, must complete satisfactory national criminal and Municipal background checks and provide identification and fingerprints.
Must be capable of bending, stooping, stretching, lifting boxes weighing up to 50 pounds, pushing fully loaded book trucks, and standing for up to four hours at a time.

Responsibilities

Assist patrons in finding and using library resources through print and electronic sources.
Provide reference and readers’ advisory services to youth, parents, teachers, and caregivers.
Develop and review library communications to the public.
Perform search strategies and bibliographic retrieval.
Assist the department with programs and projects as needed.
Attend department meetings and required training.
Communicate by email and phone.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with coworkers, the public, and vendors, treating everyone with honesty, respect, and fairness.
Assist in Anchorage Public Library equity and inclusion efforts.
Provide excellent customer service and a positive user experience while contributing efficiently as a team member.
Perform other duties as assigned.