New Job Librarian - Adult Services In Iowa
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Librarian - Adult Services
Company : City of Ames, IA
Salary : $58,868 - $83,967 a year
Location : Iowa
Full Description
Centrally located in the heart of Iowa, Ames is a vibrant, progressive community with more than 66,000 residents providing an excellent quality of life. Home to Iowa State University, Ames offers year-round recreation opportunities, diverse cultural offerings, a stable economy, safe neighborhoods, and a high-achieving school district.
Ames Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Librarian in the Adult Services Workgroup. The individual in this position works closely with colleagues to serve adults in the Ames community thoughtfully and compassionately. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage projects are essential. Library staff work with a philosophy of teamwork and trust, and are driven by the library’s mission: We connect you to the world of ideas.
Under the direction of the Adult Services Manager, serves in a leadership capacity to develop, implement, and evaluate library collections, services programs and outreach activities. A Librarian performs professional library tasks that include reference, readers advisory, programming and assisting customers in the use of technology. This position also contributes to the efficient and responsive daily operations of the Adult Services Division. A Librarian will typically have a primary focus to serve a specific demographic group.
Adult Services Librarians at Ames Public Library focus primarily on customer service and collection development, with opportunities to develop and facilitate programming, outreach, and community partnerships. Successful candidates will be creative, engaged, strategic thinkers who are enthusiastic about serving an adult audience that ranges in age from college students to seniors.
This is a full-time position, primarily Monday to Fridays and requires; at least one to two weekend shifts per month and one to two night shifts weekly, with building closing expectations.
Our comprehensive benefits package can be viewed at: City of Ames Benefits
Ames Public Library is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive space that honors the inherent dignity of customers, staff and the community as a whole. Ames Public Library works to reduce barriers to access for the public, provide a welcoming environment for community members, and foster a supportive workplace. As such, all employees are expected to create a culture of inclusivity, respect and equity for staff and customers.
We invite candidates who have leadership skills, are strategic thinkers and problem solvers, with strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, and are dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive space that connects our community to the world of ideas.
To discover the contributions of Ames Public Library please visit the websites below:
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Career Resources can be found at the library’s online resources page .
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Applications submitted for this position by the application deadline may be considered for other openings within this classification; for up to 12 months. Candidates are required to submit the application and full completed supplemental questionnaire to be considered for this position, no later than the deadline of this posting. Your application includes complete responses to the supplemental questions. Please keep in mind that submission of a resume in lieu of work history on your application or answering the supplemental questions is not sufficient.
Examples of Essential Job Functions:
Provides direct public service in the Adult Services area; researches and analyzes current trends, emerging technologies and issues in librarianship and allied fields; serves in a leadership role in maintaining a welcoming and safe library environment; advocates for customers, defining their needs and promoting their rights to receive quality and respectful library service and identifies and individuals and groups presently not served; maintains a high level of expertise in library principles and best practices in serving specific demographics; considers community trends and demographics to assess customer needs in determining collections, services, and programs; creates an environment that is attractive, inviting, enjoyable and convenient to use; displays and markets materials effectively; participates in strategic planning; recommends, leads and participates in library-wide process improvement teams; identifies, interprets and accesses a variety of information sources appropriate to customer needs and abilities; provides accurate and comprehensive information in response to customer requests; connects customers with appropriate resources that encourage reading; assists in preparation of annual budget for collections; monitors expenditures of assigned collection budgets; analyzes statistical data to ensure current, responsive collections; remains current on reading, viewing and listening interests and technology needs of library customers; maintains weeding schedule to keep the collection current and in excellent physical condition.
Designs programs based on customer developmental needs and interests; demonstrates a knowledge and appreciation of literature, periodicals, audiovisual materials, web sites, electronic media, and other materials that constitute a diverse, current and relevant collection; collaborates with community groups to plan, facilitate, evaluate, and promote library programs; presents programs, both within the library and through outreach, commensurate with community needs and library's mission; develops publications, workshops, training modules, handbooks, and other instructional materials; participates in special projects; provides generalized training to all staff in information retrieval, readers advisory and library technology; teaches information literacy skills through classes, tutorials, programs, and individual instruction; assists customers in use of library technology; promotes activities that build and strengthen information literacy skills and lifelong learning; plays an active role in professional organizations and pursues continuing education opportunities; continually updates knowledge of available resources and best practices; represents library in the community; makes presentations and advocates for the role of the library through written materials and various media, including radio and television; identifies and pursues grant opportunities and implements them as needed; performs other job duties as assigned.
Each employee is expected to continually strive to bring shared values to life through our Excellence Through People organizational culture. ETP values include: committing to continuous improvement; inspiring creativity and innovation; being customer driven; making data-driven decisions; committing to diversity, equity and inclusion; championing employee involvement; striving for excellence; having fiscal stewardship; acting with honesty and integrity; exhibiting leadership; choosing a positive attitude; respecting one another; promoting safety and wellness; and cultivating teamwork. For leaders, this includes creating a work culture that brings these values to life. For all employees, this includes maintaining a Total City Perspective. The purpose of ETP is to deliver exceptional services to the public at the best price, and for employees to experience an enjoyable and stimulating work environment.
Education and Experience:
Master's degree in library science from an ALA accredited institution or Master's degree in related field.
An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be considered.
Licenses and Certificates:
Commitment to attain and maintain State Library of Iowa Public Librarian Endorsement.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
Extensive knowledge of the philosophy, principles and practices of public library services; the principles of intellectual freedom, privacy and library patron rights; computer applications; integrated library systems; emerging technologies, trends and resources relevant to public library services, principles of public relations and promotion.
Skill in: data analysis; budget preparation and monitoring; customer service; written and oral communication; training staff and volunteers; using print and electronic resources; collaborative leadership; principles and practices of continuous improvement; critical thinking and decision making; creative problem solving.
Ability to: work independently and in a team environment; work with a sense of urgency, tact and sense of humor; evaluate effectiveness of current practices and recommend improvements; initiate, implement and evaluate services and programs; be proactive in problem-solving and trouble-shooting; assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects and deadlines; tolerate ambiguity; develop and teach curriculum; handle challenging situations and people; motivate change; develop effective working relationships in the library, City of Ames, community and profession; demonstrate professionalism and positive attitude.
Physical and Environmental Characteristics:
Required Physical Activities: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motion.
Physical Characteristics of Work: The work involves sitting 40 percent of the time; sitting and using arm/leg controls 5 percent of the time; standing (but not walking) 30 percent of the time; standing and walking (including climbing stairs), twenty five percent of the time; routinely lifting objects under 10 pounds; occasionally lifting objects from 10 to 25 pounds, occasionally lifting objects from 25 to 50 pounds; infrequently lifting objects over 50 pounds, frequently pushing and pulling of carts from 25 to 50 pounds.
Vision Requirements: Minimum standards for use with those whose work deals largely with preparing and analyzing data, extensive reading, and the use of computer controls.
Environmental Conditions: The employee ordinarily works in an office environment. The employee may be infrequently exposed to weather conditions of snow or ice or to household chemicals. The employee works with the public and is expected to attend to hygiene and health emergencies.
Selection Process:
The selection process consists of an evaluation of education and experience, review of completed application including fully completed supplemental questionnaire, a phone interview (depending on the number of candidates), a panel interview and the successful completion of a criminal background check, which includes a sex offender registry check. All candidates will be notified by email of their application status.
Preference may be given to applicants possessing qualifications above the minimum.
Applications submitted for this position by the application deadline may be considered for other openings within this classification; for up to 12 months.
Depending on the number of qualified candidates, the City may fore-go phone interviews.
NOTE: Applicants with disabilities may submit requests for ADA testing or interview accommodations to the Human Resources Department prior to the test or interview.
The City of Ames is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Human Resources Department at 515-239-5199.
Compensation Philosophy:
The City of Ames has a compensation philosophy that the starting pay for our merit salary ranges establishes the salary for employees who meet minimum requirements of a position. The median of any merit salary range is for an employee who can reasonably meet all expectations of the position responsibilities without initial extensive training. In order for employees to have an opportunity to grow within their position, we consider a candidate's education, experience, and skills above the minimum requirements when looking at a salary closer to or slightly above the median. The median for this position is $71,417.
E-Verify Process:
The City of Ames participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered a position with the City of Ames must complete Section 1 of Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity on their first day of employment. Please be prepared to provide required documents on your first day of employment. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 515-239-5199 or go to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at: http://www.uscis.gov.