Librarian - Adult Services

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
LIBRARIAN - ADULT SERVICES
OR
LIBRARIAN - ADULT SERVICES TRAINEE
Prescott Public Library
Resume and Cover Letter Required
Hiring Range: $55,028 to $68,785
FLSA Status: Exempt
Pay Grade: 111
Full Pay Range: $55,028 to $82,542
Trainee Pay Range: $49,525 to $61,906
Deadline to Apply: 01/12/2024
Benefits Summary:
Major Benefits for Full-Time Regular Employees:

• Paid time off up to 20 days in first year of employment
• 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per year
• Free employee only coverage for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• Free family coverage for select medical and dental plans
• Pension and long-term disability through Arizona State Retirement System,
• Supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurance

Position Summary:
Performs professional front-line or supporting services and connects Library customers to information, resources, and services.
Essential Duties:

• Provides professional front-line reference and readers' advisory work.
• Assists the public visiting the library with computers and other electronic devices; delivers group and one-to-one technology instruction.
• Responds to customer comments and concerns.
• Assists with collection development and/or management.
• Procures, disseminates, and promotes knowledge of literacy skills and strategies.
• Collaborates with other staff to plan, publicize, and present library programs.
• Markets the library and programs; creates content for website; and creates displays to promote library materials.
• Trains volunteers and other staff as assigned; may oversee work of others.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers, library customers, and community partners
• Assists in developing and expanding outreach services.
• Serves on assigned teams and committees.
• Interprets, explains and upholds library policies and procedures.
• Provides library oversight during absence of library management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Education and/or Experience:
Master's degree in Library Science (MLS) from an ALA accredited program; prefer experience in a public library; any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training in a library setting which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
Trainee Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and one-year library experience in a paraprofessional or professional capacity and a commitment to completion of a Master's Degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA accredited institution within two years may be considered for an interim trainee position.
Employee Core Beliefs
City of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the City's core beliefs throughout their day-to-day business and with every customer they come in contact with, both internal and external. Our core beliefs are: Act with Integrity, Work as a Team, Have Personal Commitment and Loyalty, Solve Problems, Take Pride In Excellent Results, High Level of Productivity and Being Nice.
Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:

• Knowledge of library services, systems and procedures
• Knowledge of information resources
• Knowledge of reference and searching procedures
• Skill in using commonly used applications and software including Microsoft Office
• Skill in proactively using technology to perform job or enhance customer experience.
• Ability to market library programs and services in a variety of formats to a variety of audiences
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, provide outstanding customer service in a professional manner
• Ability to work in partnership with other libraries and community organizations
• Ability to introduce library resources and services to users through public speaking, formal and informal presentations, and documentation
• Ability to exercise initiative, sound judgment and discretion in performance of duties

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
Most work is performed in a library environment, and some in community settings.

• Must be able to lift, carry, and/or push materials including full book carts, book bins, and lifting tubs weighing up to 35 pounds.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding duties involving repetitive standing, walking, reaching, bending, and stretching for long periods of time. Operate a variety of standard office equipment including a computer, laptop and/or tablet PC, telephone, e-reader, calculator, cash register, bar code reader, copy and fax machines requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand and eye movement.
• Clearly, concisely, and effectively communicates in person, electronically, and over the telephone
• Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs

Successful candidate will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:

• Drug screening
• Motor vehicle records check
• Criminal background screening

City of Prescott Contact Information
201 N. Montezuma Street, Suite 207
Prescott, AZ 86301
Email:
Website:
Phone: 928-777-1410 / Fax: 928-777-1213
In accordance with A.R.S. 23 - 493, this position has been identified as "Safety Sensitive". The City of Prescott is an Equal Employment Opportunities/Americans Disabilities Act reasonable accommodation employer.