Salary: $48,422.00 – $49,878.00 Annually
Location: Northtown Library, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Division: Library
Job Number: 18210
Closing: 11/26/2018 4:30 PM Central
THE POSITION
Are you looking for a rewarding career in the northern Twin Cities metropolitan area where you can make a meaningful difference in others’ lives and enjoy a positive work-life balance?
Our diverse Anoka County team brings next-level talents, personalities and experiences together in ways that make us both effective and efficient. Our team of nearly 2,000 employees is united by a common mission to preserve the public’s trust. We do this by bringing our very best to work every day and serving Anoka County’s 345,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative and fiscally responsible manner.
If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path at Anoka County! Apply today to join our team.
LIBRARIAN II – PUBLIC SERVICE
The Anoka County Library system enriches the community by promoting and supporting ideas, information and inspiration. Their librarians engage and connect the public through a vast array of library services and resources.
The search is on, and an amazing opportunity exists, for a Librarian II, who will bring their passion for life-long learning, outreach initiatives and adult programming, to the diverse communities they serve in Anoka County. This Librarian’s strengths in innovation, technical and communication skills, teaching, training, project planning, promotion and implementation, will align the needs of the community to all that the library has to offer. If adult education, enrichment, and public library outreach are essential parts of how you hope to use your skills and talents, then this is the role for you! Serve the community; make a difference, as a Librarian.
This full-time benefit eligible position is currently assigned to the Northtown branch of the Anoka County Library.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of the Librarian II.
Delivers a consistent quality customer experience.
Plans, conducts and evaluates classes and trainings to the public, both on and off site.
Provides information to patrons in-person, over the phone and via email.
Performs simple to complex research activities.
Assists patrons in identifying appropriate materials.
Locates materials through the use of resources at Anoka County Library, other library systems and other community resources.
Instructs library patrons in using technology necessary to access library resources.
Participates in system-wide initiatives and programs, and prepares and submits routine reports as necessary.
Performs circulation duties at service desks, when needed.
Works at other locations within our multi-site system, when needed.
Works as the person in charge of a branch or department for a limited time, when needed.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
One year, full-time (2,080 hours) paid library experience.
Successfully pass a criminal history background check.
Preferred Qualifications
Master of Library and Information Science degree from an ALA accredited library school or equivalent.
Paid public library experience.
6 months (1,040 hours) paid experience or post-secondary coursework in Adult Basic Education or social work.
Fluent communication skills in Spanish, Hmong, Arabic, or other language.
Knowledge of:
Principles of efficient and effective customer service.
Current public library practices, tools, methods and procedures.
Publishing trends and reader’s advisory principles.
Computers, technology and electronic devices with ability to perform troubleshooting tasks to assist patrons.
Work or educational experience in Adult Basic Education or social work preferred.
Ability to:
Develop, present and evaluate classes and programs for adults.
Thrive working in an environment providing public service to people from all cultures and age groups.
Demonstrate a positive attitude, excellent interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity and a sense of humor in working with customers, coworkers and community.
Creatively solve problems, negotiate and handle stressful situations in a positive manner.
Multi-task and prioritize.
Stand, bend, stoop, reach and carry for extended periods, and occasionally lift 30 lbs., with or without an accommodation.
Demonstrate innovation and flexibility.
Develop lines of communication with and promote library services to diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Skill in:
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships, both in the library and in the community.
Assisting customers with technology.
Providing research assistance and instruction, and readers’ and media advisory service to all ages.
GRADE LEVEL
Salary
Anoka County Salary Schedule, Grade C012.
Normal hiring range: $48,422 – $49,878 ($23.28 – $23.98 per hour).
2018 full salary range: $48,422-$72,592 ($23.28 to $34.90 per hour).
Career potential up to $88,628.80 ($42.61 per hour).
After successful completion of an initial hire probationary period, eligible for a probationary period increase.
Hours
Full-time; 40 hours per pay week. The schedule will include days, evenings and weekends.
This position is currently scheduled:
Week 1 – Saturday, Monday to Thursday
Week 2 – Saturday, Tuesday to Friday
Selection Process
The examination/selection process for this classification will consist of a rating of your training and experience from the application and supplemental questions submitted. The top scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.
Original posting / application information