Adult Services Librarian - Part Time Temporary - City of Prescott

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Adult Services Librarian

Part-Time Temporary

Resume and Cover Letter Required

Hiring Pay: $19.50/Hour

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Not Eligible for all Benefits, Will Accrue Paid Sick Time

Flexible schedule required

Must be available for evening/weekend work

Deadline to Apply: 09/25/2024

Work Schedule:

• One (1) - 19 hour per week position. Must be willing to work evenings and weekends

Essential Duties:

• Delivers one-to-one technology instruction including supporting patrons in using mobile devices and public computers.

• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers and library customers
• Provides professional front-line library public service work using all types of communication resources, including print, non-print (DVDs, audiobooks), Internet and electronic resources
• Provides reader's advisory assistance
• Uses authoritative resources to answer questions and make referrals
• Provides exceptional customer service in person, on phone and by email
• Interpreting, explaining and upholding library policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's degree required or Master of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited library school preferred. At least one year of experience in a library or related setting providing customer service to adults.

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, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to establish relationships with the public and provide effective customer service in a professional manner
• Skill in proactively using technology to perform job or enhance customer experience
• Ability to deliver one-to-one and small group technology instruction
• Skill with diverse software applications and ability to learn new technologies independently.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software as well as Windows and MAC operating systems
• Experience with Android and iOS mobile devices
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to exercise initiative, sound judgment, and discretion in performance of duties
• Ability to work well with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of sources and materials in both print and electronic formats and searching methods and procedures

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in a library environment.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and/or push materials including full book carts, book bins, and lifting tubs weighing up to 35 pounds.
• Operate a variety of standard office equipment including a computer, tablet, telephone, and e-reader

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

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