Description
Plans and performs professional librarian duties and assignments in one or more library operations areas such as advanced reference and research, children's, teen and adult services, selection and acquisitions, information technology and emerging technologies, marketing and public relations, outreach, and collection development
The Librarian is a professional position, and while responsible for any combination of services, generally specializes in an area of closely related functions where they are recognized for professional expertise. Advancement to Librarian is based on need and compliance with the stated qualifications.
Examples of Duties
Contributes to a positive work environment
Coordinates and performs professional Librarian services for the public in one or more areas that include but are not limited to reference, collections, technology, outreach, public relations and publicity, programs, and services for specific populations such as seniors, adults, children, teens, and English as a second language speakers, etc.
Performs advanced and complex reference work and related research services; secures reference and research materials from other sources.
Analyzes portions of the library's collections of books, periodicals, audio visual and other formats and collections in order to select, delete, repair, and replace. Analyzes collections for circulation activity and patron preferences. Gets to know community as well as possible to understand collection needs. Reviews books for purpose of making collection addition recommendations.
Assists patrons in the location and selection of reading materials; assists patrons with reader's advisory tools; assists with holds and interlibrary loans as well as the use of on-line public access catalog. Creates lists of reading possibilities for different topics and groups.
Conducts on-line searches on computer databases. Teaches patrons and staff about databases and how to use databases. May select databases.
Conducts community outreach on behalf of the library. Gives presentations to community on library services. May represent the library at Library Board meetings, City Commission meetings, and neighborhood association meetings.
Prepares brochures, email newsletters, web site, social media posts and other information about library services and events.
Designs and implements programs for education, entertainment, and enrichment.
Teaches use of technology and technology tools as outlined by the library.
May be responsible for displays in the library.
May be responsible for resolving patron emergencies.
May write grant proposals and implement grant-sponsored programs.
Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.
Typical Qualifications
Knowledge and Skills
The position requires specialized professional knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices involved with library science. Requires knowledge of modern library procedures and processes such as automation, RFID, and electronic tools. Requires knowledge of American Library Association values regarding information access. Requires an understanding of the integrated library software and modules. Requires well-developed skill at accessing and using computer-aided databases, on-line information retrieval systems, research tools, library customer service systems, and common office productivity software. Requires in-depth knowledge of and advanced skill at conducting internet/database searches. Requires understanding of library organization and classification systems. Requires knowledge of modern supervisory practices. Requires the excellent social and education skills to convey specialized concepts to patrons, resolve urgent patron needs, train staff, and deliver presentations to small groups. Requires simple budgeting abilities. Requires excellent communication and writing skills for documenting usage of library services, preparing training materials, and preparing information about library services and events. Requires excellent customer service skills. Must have excellent self-awareness, flexibility, and ability to welcome and embrace the diversity of people who come to the library, whether staff or patrons.
Abilities
Requires the ability to perform all of the duties of the position, working under program goals and objectives. Requires the ability to train staff in a variety of work methods and procedures. Requires the ability to assure a well-organized and attractive library setting. Must be able to maintain public areas in a manner conducive to support research and studying. Requires the ability to deal courteously with library patrons of diverse backgrounds. Requires the ability to work as contributing member of a team, work productively and cooperatively with other teams and external customers, and convey a positive image of the City and its services. May be required to work evenings and weekends.
Physical Abilities
Incumbent must be able to function indoors in an office and/or library desk environment engaged in work primarily of a sedentary to moderately active nature. Requires hearing and speech ability for ordinary conversation and to project voice to a small group. Requires sufficient manual and/or finger dexterity to type/keyboard and otherwise operate computers and other office equipment. Requires ambulatory ability to sit, walk, to move about office and campus environs, and to lift and carry light to medium weight materials on an intermittent basis.
Supplemental Information
Education And Experience
The position typically requires a Master's degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited university or college. Some post-graduate education may be substituted with special experience.
Licenses and Certificates
Must pass criminal background check
Working Conditions
Work is performed indoors where minimal safety considerations exist.
This job/class description, describes the general nature of the work performed, representative duties as well as the typical qualifications needed for acceptable performance. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, work steps, and skills required of the job.
The following is an overview of the types of benefits offered to full-time employees. Part-time employees are offered some benefits on a pro-rated basis dependent upon number of hours worked and any applicable bargaining unit contract(s). Please note that all employees are required to enroll in benefits through the City. As a small organization, enrollment is required to aid in the City's ability to continue to offer progressive, affordable benefits to those who need them.
Summary Of Medical Benefits
Summary Of Dental Benefits
Life Insurance: Full-time AFSCME employees are provided $25,000 life insurance with $2,000 for dependent coverage.
Long Term Disability Insurance: Full-time employees have long term disability insurance that provides for 2/3 of an employee's salary, up to a maximum earnings salary of $6,000 per month after a 30-day waiting period.
Retirement: The City is a member of the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). The City currently contributes both the employer and employee's portion with the amount dependent upon the employee's status with PERS.
HRA-VEBA: This Health Reimbursement Account is funded by the employer with monthly payroll at $50.00. This account can be used for qualifying medical, dental, and vision expenses for employees and their dependents. The funds in this account are invested and stay with the employee for life.
Flexible Spending Account: Employees are offered the option to contribute pre-tax dollars for out-of-pocket medical expenses or child care expenses.
Employee Assistance Program: The City provides employees and their families with access to countless resources through Canopy.
Holidays: The City recognizes 12 paid holidays during a calendar year. Please check the city calendar for holiday closure dates.
Vacation: Paid vacation time accrues on a monthly basis based upon hours worked, length of service, and by employee group. AFSCME employees can accrue up to 240 hours of vacation, part-time union employees can accrue up to 120 hours of vacation. Part-time employees accrue vacation based on number of hours hired to work.
Sick Leave: Sick leave accrues on a monthly basis at a rate of ten hours per month. Part-time employees accrue sick leave based on number of hours hired to work.
Gym Membership: Full-time employees have access to our Gym Membership benefit. Bring proof of membership to a facility and the City will reimburse up to $15.00 per month
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What excites you about working as a Youth Librarian at the Oregon City Library
02
Our library serves 60,000 people across a very large geographical area. What do you think the Youth Services Librarian position can do to help ensure that children and families throughout our entire service area have access to library services and resources?
03
Tell us about a library program that you played a role in developing, coordinating, and presenting. What were your goals for the program, and did you achieve them? If the program didn't turn out as you expected, what did you learn from the experience
Plans and performs professional librarian duties and assignments in one or more library operations areas such as advanced reference and research, children's, teen and adult services, selection and acquisitions, information technology and emerging technologies, marketing and public relations, outreach, and collection development
The Librarian is a professional position, and while responsible for any combination of services, generally specializes in an area of closely related functions where they are recognized for professional expertise. Advancement to Librarian is based on need and compliance with the stated qualifications.
Examples of Duties
Contributes to a positive work environment
Coordinates and performs professional Librarian services for the public in one or more areas that include but are not limited to reference, collections, technology, outreach, public relations and publicity, programs, and services for specific populations such as seniors, adults, children, teens, and English as a second language speakers, etc.
Performs advanced and complex reference work and related research services; secures reference and research materials from other sources.
Analyzes portions of the library's collections of books, periodicals, audio visual and other formats and collections in order to select, delete, repair, and replace. Analyzes collections for circulation activity and patron preferences. Gets to know community as well as possible to understand collection needs. Reviews books for purpose of making collection addition recommendations.
Assists patrons in the location and selection of reading materials; assists patrons with reader's advisory tools; assists with holds and interlibrary loans as well as the use of on-line public access catalog. Creates lists of reading possibilities for different topics and groups.
Conducts on-line searches on computer databases. Teaches patrons and staff about databases and how to use databases. May select databases.
Conducts community outreach on behalf of the library. Gives presentations to community on library services. May represent the library at Library Board meetings, City Commission meetings, and neighborhood association meetings.
Prepares brochures, email newsletters, web site, social media posts and other information about library services and events.
Designs and implements programs for education, entertainment, and enrichment.
Teaches use of technology and technology tools as outlined by the library.
May be responsible for displays in the library.
May be responsible for resolving patron emergencies.
May write grant proposals and implement grant-sponsored programs.
Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.
Typical Qualifications
Knowledge and Skills
The position requires specialized professional knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices involved with library science. Requires knowledge of modern library procedures and processes such as automation, RFID, and electronic tools. Requires knowledge of American Library Association values regarding information access. Requires an understanding of the integrated library software and modules. Requires well-developed skill at accessing and using computer-aided databases, on-line information retrieval systems, research tools, library customer service systems, and common office productivity software. Requires in-depth knowledge of and advanced skill at conducting internet/database searches. Requires understanding of library organization and classification systems. Requires knowledge of modern supervisory practices. Requires the excellent social and education skills to convey specialized concepts to patrons, resolve urgent patron needs, train staff, and deliver presentations to small groups. Requires simple budgeting abilities. Requires excellent communication and writing skills for documenting usage of library services, preparing training materials, and preparing information about library services and events. Requires excellent customer service skills. Must have excellent self-awareness, flexibility, and ability to welcome and embrace the diversity of people who come to the library, whether staff or patrons.
Abilities
Requires the ability to perform all of the duties of the position, working under program goals and objectives. Requires the ability to train staff in a variety of work methods and procedures. Requires the ability to assure a well-organized and attractive library setting. Must be able to maintain public areas in a manner conducive to support research and studying. Requires the ability to deal courteously with library patrons of diverse backgrounds. Requires the ability to work as contributing member of a team, work productively and cooperatively with other teams and external customers, and convey a positive image of the City and its services. May be required to work evenings and weekends.
Physical Abilities
Incumbent must be able to function indoors in an office and/or library desk environment engaged in work primarily of a sedentary to moderately active nature. Requires hearing and speech ability for ordinary conversation and to project voice to a small group. Requires sufficient manual and/or finger dexterity to type/keyboard and otherwise operate computers and other office equipment. Requires ambulatory ability to sit, walk, to move about office and campus environs, and to lift and carry light to medium weight materials on an intermittent basis.
Supplemental Information
Education And Experience
The position typically requires a Master's degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited university or college. Some post-graduate education may be substituted with special experience.
Licenses and Certificates
Must pass criminal background check
Working Conditions
Work is performed indoors where minimal safety considerations exist.
This job/class description, describes the general nature of the work performed, representative duties as well as the typical qualifications needed for acceptable performance. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, work steps, and skills required of the job.
The following is an overview of the types of benefits offered to full-time employees. Part-time employees are offered some benefits on a pro-rated basis dependent upon number of hours worked and any applicable bargaining unit contract(s). Please note that all employees are required to enroll in benefits through the City. As a small organization, enrollment is required to aid in the City's ability to continue to offer progressive, affordable benefits to those who need them.
Summary Of Medical Benefits
- Kaiser Medical
- MODA Medical
Summary Of Dental Benefits
- Kaiser Dental
- Delta Dental
Life Insurance: Full-time AFSCME employees are provided $25,000 life insurance with $2,000 for dependent coverage.
Long Term Disability Insurance: Full-time employees have long term disability insurance that provides for 2/3 of an employee's salary, up to a maximum earnings salary of $6,000 per month after a 30-day waiting period.
Retirement: The City is a member of the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). The City currently contributes both the employer and employee's portion with the amount dependent upon the employee's status with PERS.
HRA-VEBA: This Health Reimbursement Account is funded by the employer with monthly payroll at $50.00. This account can be used for qualifying medical, dental, and vision expenses for employees and their dependents. The funds in this account are invested and stay with the employee for life.
Flexible Spending Account: Employees are offered the option to contribute pre-tax dollars for out-of-pocket medical expenses or child care expenses.
Employee Assistance Program: The City provides employees and their families with access to countless resources through Canopy.
Holidays: The City recognizes 12 paid holidays during a calendar year. Please check the city calendar for holiday closure dates.
Vacation: Paid vacation time accrues on a monthly basis based upon hours worked, length of service, and by employee group. AFSCME employees can accrue up to 240 hours of vacation, part-time union employees can accrue up to 120 hours of vacation. Part-time employees accrue vacation based on number of hours hired to work.
Sick Leave: Sick leave accrues on a monthly basis at a rate of ten hours per month. Part-time employees accrue sick leave based on number of hours hired to work.
Gym Membership: Full-time employees have access to our Gym Membership benefit. Bring proof of membership to a facility and the City will reimburse up to $15.00 per month
01
What excites you about working as a Youth Librarian at the Oregon City Library
02
Our library serves 60,000 people across a very large geographical area. What do you think the Youth Services Librarian position can do to help ensure that children and families throughout our entire service area have access to library services and resources?
03
Tell us about a library program that you played a role in developing, coordinating, and presenting. What were your goals for the program, and did you achieve them? If the program didn't turn out as you expected, what did you learn from the experience
- Required Question