Librarian I

Omaha Public Library

Omaha, NE

Application Deadline

Apply By Jul 11th, 2017

Wages

$49,655.32 to $60,200.14 per Year   Calculate

Location

Omaha, NE

Hours

40.00

MLS

Not Specified

Minimum Education

Master's Degree

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Public

This job is more than 3 weeks old or the application deadline has passed.

Job Description

This is entry-level professional library work in various phases of library operations within the municipal library system.  Work includes providing excellent customer service, making recommendations for material acquisition, performing reference work in specialty fields and planning and conducting outreach and programs.  Work may also include assigning and following up on the work of clerical and para-professional employees.

Duties may include:

Makes recommendations for the acquisition of books, pamphlets, government documents, periodicals, media, digital content, and other materials by assessing library patrons’ needs and interests and consulting professional journals and lists.

Performs complex research and reference work in specialty fields; provides patrons with requested information or recommends other resources alternatives.

Prepares book lists, bibliographies, bulletin boards, special book displays, posters and exhibits.

Supervises and may participate in the processing of new books, periodicals, newspapers, pamphlets and media; recommends the withdrawal of worn or outdated materials from the library collection.

Participates in professional development opportunities, including participation in conferences and meetings, to stimulate innovative approaches to library service.  Keeps abreast of technological changes in the library profession, utilizes all equipment and resources available to fulfill the library’s mission.

Plans and conducts innovative programming for assigned specialty field (children, teens, adults), visits schools and meets with groups throughout the community to stimulate interest in library resources and services.

Records and maintains daily cash reports, circulation statistics and other records.

Delivers excellent customer service to all library users at circulation and reference desks, on the telephone, and via email, performing such tasks as issuing library cards, circulating materials, answering questions, and promoting programs and services.
Assigns and follows up on the work of clerical and para-professional employees.

Manages the operation of the library or assigned unit in the absence of the regular supervisor.


Additional Info & Requirements

Knowledge of standard library principles, procedures and materials.

Knowledge of library reference and research materials.

Knowledge of reader interest levels, books and authors.

Knowledge of new and emerging technologies and their implications for libraries.

Ability to conduct reference interviews, to analyze requests and to apply research skills to locate specialized technical information.

Ability to analyze the needs of the community and to plan, develop and conduct appropriate programs for targeted groups.

Ability to operate a computer keyboard and view a computer screen to access library catalog files.

Ability to view printed text on book bindings to retrieve library materials.

Ability to maintain accurate records of cash reports, circulation statistics, etc.

Ability to stimulate the interest of readers in library resources.

Ability to communicate verbally in order to answer reference questions and provide reading guidance.

Ability to assign and follow up on the work of para-professional and clerical employees.

Ability to understand oral and written instructions.

Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures and guidelines.
 
Ability to stand, walk and bend 76 to 100% of the time; reach, stoop, squat, crouch and push 51 to 75% of the time; and climb, balance, kneel, crawl, pull and sit 0 to 25% of the time.

Ability to move objects weighing up to 20 pounds 0 to 33% of the time and weighing up to 10 pounds 67 to 100% of the time.

HR Info

City of Omaha, Human Resources Department, 1819 Farnam, St., Suite 506, Omaha, NE 68183 Phone: (402) 444-5300 Fax: (402) 444-5317 Web: www.cityofomaha.org Email: peremploy@cityofomaha.org.

Completed City of Omaha employment applications must be submitted using the on-line application from the City website. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to check and ensure that any and all required application materials and supplemental forms are received by the City of Omaha Human Resources Department by the stated deadline. You may confirm receipt of any materials and forms by contacting the Human Resources Department. If the materials are not received in the Human Resources Department by the stated deadline, they will not be considered. There will be no exceptions to this rule. If you do not meet the requirements at the time of this posting, once you do meet the requirements you may apply when it is posted again.

The examination will consist of a Training and Experience form which will be given to the applicant once the application has been reviewed and accepted. The Training and Experience form must be completed and submitted to the Human Resources Department by June 22, 2016. The Training and Experience form is designed to assess job-related knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. The final eligibility lists will be assembled from those candidates achieving a passing score of 50% on the Training and Experience form (100% weight). There will be four Librarian I eligibility lists established as follows: Open Competitive – General; Closed Competitive – General; Open Competitive – Youth Services; and, Closed Competitive – Youth Services.

Posted Jun 27, 2017