Librarian Jobs in Tucson, AZ

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, majoring in Library Science, Liberal Arts, Social Science, Information Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field as determined by the department head.
• Three years of experience in libraries, customer service, education, social services, or fields of similar scope; relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.
• Qualifying education and experience must be documented in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application.
• Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at application or before completion of an initial or promotional probation period.
• Successful candidates must complete a post-offer, pre-employment background screening, including verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in library and information science (MLIS) from an American Library Association-accredited institution.
• At least one year of experience developing programs for tweens and teens.
• Experience providing work directions to others.
• Experience working on a team and collaborating with others on projects or tasks.
• At least two years of experience with technology, including email, eBooks, Microsoft Office Suite, tablets, cell phones, e-readers, library websites, Google Forms or Docs, and integrated library systems (ILS).
• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking, reading, and writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee an assigned library service area, developing, presenting, and coordinating inclusive services for members of the public, including vulnerable populations.
• Serve as supervisor in charge of the library when assigned.
• Help the public find library and community resource information and use library collections, catalogs, technology, and equipment.
• Develop, facilitate, and present evidence-based educational programs and services, including early literacy programs, community outreach, youth advisory boards, and computer and technology instruction, in person or virtually.
• Train, schedule, and evaluate library employees, volunteers, and interns, and make recommendations on probationary periods, discipline, and other human resources matters.
• Apply public service best practices, including culturally competent, community-driven programming, public relations, problem solving, conflict management, and complaint resolution.
• De-escalate unexpected problems or potentially volatile situations and complete associated documentation.
• Monitor and report facility maintenance issues and investigate or resolve operational or technical issues.
• Participate in or facilitate systemwide committee meetings and attend relevant continuing education trainings and workshops to apply current best practices.
• Coordinate and prioritize workload, monitor resources, establish timelines, assign work, monitor progress, recommend changes, and write, review, and edit staff reports.
• Report to and travel between assigned library locations during the workday within a reasonable timeframe.