Salary: $50,877.42 – $72,607.18 Annually
Location: All Suburban Ramsey County Library Locations, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Department: 65A01-PubLib/Admin
Job Number: 0428-19/05-001
Closing: 5/20/2019 4:30 PM Central
Basic Function
Currently there is an opening for a full-time children’s librarian at the Ramsey County Library in Maplewood and for a .8 FTE (64 hours/pay period) children’s librarian at the Ramsey County Library in New Brighton.
To provide reference services to Ramsey County Library patrons; to instruct and assist the public in the use of digital resources and library technology; to select and maintain materials for the collection; to develop and present educational, literacy and technology programs; and to perform related duties as assigned. Librarian 1-2 is a professional class series and it is expected that incumbents will need minimal supervision.
(Librarian 1 is the entry level class for the Librarian 1-2 class series. Employees at this level are expected to have the knowledge and skills necessary to function at a professional level while gaining experience and developing the expertise needed to function at the full performance
level.)
Salary Range for Librarian 1 is: $50,877 – $72,607
Salary Range for Librarian 2 is: $54,983 – $81,461
If an internal candidate is selected, salary will be set in accordance with personnel rules (i.e. promotion, transfer, or voluntary reduction).
To view or print a copy of the complete Ramsey County job (class) description for this job, go to: Job Descriptions. Once at this page, you can browse the alphabetical list or search for a job description.
Examples of Work Performed
The examples of work performed below are from the Librarian 1 job description. To review a complete copy of the Librarian 2 job descriptions please see the link above.
1. Provide library patrons with materials or information in response to their reference questions by using online databases and other reference tools to search for information.
2. Instruct patrons in the use of library technology and print and electronic resources.
3. Assist library patrons at one-on-one technology and eReader labs.
4. Maintain an assigned area of the collection through weeding and selection projects.
5. Manage the collection development budget for the area to which assigned.
6. Develop and provide children’s library services, including story times, school visits, and group programs.
7. Develop and provide library services for teens, including school visits, community outreach and group programs.
8. Develop and deliver library instructional programs for adults on digital literacy and life skills topics.
9. Develop and deliver makerspace and technology programs for adults.
10. Provide outreach services to the community through pop-up library events.
11. Classify and catalog library materials using bibliographic utilities.
12. Maintain bibliographic records in the online catalog.
13. Serve as the senior staff person at a library in the absence of the library manager.
14. Serve on committees and task forces, both internal and external, as assigned.
15. Partner with departments, organizations, and agencies outside the library in the development of services and programs.
16. Pursue professional development by attending meetings and workshops and by on-going self-directed study.
(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this description and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position’s management approved work schedule is required.)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Master’s Degree in library science or library and information sciences/services from an ALA accredited school.
Experience: None.
Substitution: None.
Certifications/Licensure: None.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: for Librarian 2
Education: Master’s Degree in library science or library and information sciences/services from an ALA accredited school.
Experience: Two years Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) experience as a Librarian 1 or equivalent.
Substitution: None.
Certification/Licensure: None.
Exam/Screening Process Information
The examination process will consist of the following section with each section weighted as indicated:
Training & Experience Rating = 100%
The examination for Librarian 1-2 will consist of a training and experience rating, comprised of the questions in the attached supplemental questionnaire. Not all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will pass the training and experience rating. The rating on this supplemental questionnaire will depend on the answers – do not mark “see resume” or “see work history” as a response. Please answer all your questions clearly and completely. Failure to respond could affect your score and final rank on this examination.
Eligible List: The names of all applicants who filed a properly completed application and passed the examination/screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for an employment opportunity as a Librarian 1-2. This list will be certified to the appointing authority which may use this list to conduct interviews to fill a vacancy. Candidates will remain on the list for three months or until hired, whichever occurs first. A notice will be sent to applicants at the time the eligible list is posted, informing them that the list has been posted and their rank on the list.
Initial interviews of the best qualified candidates are tentatively planned for mid to late May.
Original posting / application information