Librarian I - Phoenix Public Library
Librarian I - Phoenix Public Library
City of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
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$22.61/hr - $40.61/hr
About This Position
Phoenix Public Library serves a diverse multi-ethnic clientele of over 4.8 million people, with a central library and 16 branches. The library offers collections in multiple languages, a full range of cutting-edge electronic resources and customer focused public services.
Librarian Is perform entry-level professional library work by applying the full scope of basic library knowledge and techniques in the performance of duties. Work involves analyzing the public's library needs, maintaining library collections, applying bibliographic control techniques to library materials, advising the public in their use of digital and traditional library materials, creating, and presenting library programs, and accurately responding to reference and information search requests. Librarian Is are hired for system-wide positions and are required to move throughout the system based upon operational needs. Work is performed in accordance with established policies and accepted library practices and procedures. Some positions will require the performance of other essential projects depending upon work location, assignment, or shift.
General Branch Librarian Is are assigned in the branches to assist public service desks providing reference service to customers using online and physical resources and perform collection maintenance under the direction of the Branch Manager. They create and provide programming and outreach to children, teens, and/or adults as assigned. Librarian Is supervise pages, circulation staff and/or Library Assistants and are responsible for scheduling and completing payroll for branch staff as assigned. They serve as the Person-in-Charge of a branch when the manager or supervisor is not in the building, ensuring excellent customer service and enforcing policies and procedures.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Pay Range: $22.61 to $40.61 per hour.
Hiring Range: $22.61 to $36.84 per hour.
Pay Range Explanation
A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:
Minimum Qualifications
The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:
Recruitment closes July 25, 2024. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.
This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list.This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.
How To Apply
Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.
WE ARE HERE TO HELP
Librarian I, JC:30210, ID# 54784, 07/11/24, USM, AJ, Benefits:007
Building the Phoenix of tomorrow.
#DoWorkThatMakesPhoenixWork
City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.
Phoenix Public Library serves a diverse multi-ethnic clientele of over 4.8 million people, with a central library and 16 branches. The library offers collections in multiple languages, a full range of cutting-edge electronic resources and customer focused public services.
Librarian Is perform entry-level professional library work by applying the full scope of basic library knowledge and techniques in the performance of duties. Work involves analyzing the public's library needs, maintaining library collections, applying bibliographic control techniques to library materials, advising the public in their use of digital and traditional library materials, creating, and presenting library programs, and accurately responding to reference and information search requests. Librarian Is are hired for system-wide positions and are required to move throughout the system based upon operational needs. Work is performed in accordance with established policies and accepted library practices and procedures. Some positions will require the performance of other essential projects depending upon work location, assignment, or shift.
General Branch Librarian Is are assigned in the branches to assist public service desks providing reference service to customers using online and physical resources and perform collection maintenance under the direction of the Branch Manager. They create and provide programming and outreach to children, teens, and/or adults as assigned. Librarian Is supervise pages, circulation staff and/or Library Assistants and are responsible for scheduling and completing payroll for branch staff as assigned. They serve as the Person-in-Charge of a branch when the manager or supervisor is not in the building, ensuring excellent customer service and enforcing policies and procedures.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Knowledge of principles and practices of public libraries.
- Ability to provide reference and customer assistance through digital means.
- Ability to educate the public on the use of computers, tablets, and electronic resources.
- Essential work functions include the use of Office 365 and cloud-based systems.
Pay Range: $22.61 to $40.61 per hour.
Hiring Range: $22.61 to $36.84 per hour.
Pay Range Explanation
- Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
- Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:
- Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
- 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
- Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
- Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
- Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
- Dental, vision, and life insurance options
- Employer paid long-term disability
- Free Bus/light rail pass
- Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
- Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
- Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
- Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in library science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited institution.
- Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
- The City job description can be found here .
- All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
- For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here .
The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:
- At least one year of experience building programs and presenting with a focus on two of three age groups (children, teen/tween, adult).
- Customer service experience that includes providing information, education, or solutions.
- Professional library experience.
- Supervisory experience.
- Bi-Lingual in Spanish is desirable.
Recruitment closes July 25, 2024. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.
This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list.This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.
How To Apply
Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.
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Librarian I, JC:30210, ID# 54784, 07/11/24, USM, AJ, Benefits:007
Building the Phoenix of tomorrow.
#DoWorkThatMakesPhoenixWork
City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.
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