Librarian Technical Services - Part Time Temporary Job at City of Prescott in Pr

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Librarian Technical Services

Part Time Temporary

Resume and Cover Letter Required

Pay: $19.50/hour

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Deadline to Apply: 12/30/2024

Not eligible for all benefits, will accrue paid sick time

Position Summary:

Performs duties in the Technical Services work group, including cataloging and ordering of library materials. Assists as backup for interlibrary loan and serials.

Work Schedule:

• One (1) - 19 hour per week position.

Essential Duties:

• Processing and receiving orders of library materials.
• Copy cataloging, changing existing records as needed, and processing materials.
• Learn Serials, Inter-library loan and Amazon sale procedures to serve as back-up.
• Work with other Technical Services personnel and Technical Services Manager to effectively manage workflow of Technical Services processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's degree required or Master of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited library school preferred. At least one year of experience in a library or related setting providing customer service to adults.

Employee Core Beliefs

City of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the City's core beliefs throughout their day-to-day business and with every customer they come in contact with, both internal and external. Our core beliefs are: Act with Integrity, Work as a Team, Have Personal Commitment and Loyalty, Solve Problems, Take Pride In Excellent Results, High Level of Productivity and Being Nice.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of library cataloging and classification using an integrated library system.
• Working knowledge of AACR2, RDA, OCLC Connection, BTCAT and OCLC WorldShare.
• Skilled in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze and facilitate resolution of problems.
• Ability to effectively administer day-to-day operations including workflow management.
• Ability to exercise initiative, sound judgment, and discretion in performance of duties.
• Ability to work well with and direct volunteers.
• Ability to work well with minimal supervision.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in a library environment.
• Safely lifts, carries, and/or pushes materials including full book carts, book bins, and lifting tubs weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Safely performs physically demanding duties involving repetitive standing, walking, reaching, bending, and stretching for long periods of time.
• Safely operates a variety of standard office equipment including a computer, laptop and/or tablet PC, telephone, bar code reader, copier, requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand, and eye movement.
• Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.
• Clearly, concisely, and effectively communicate in person and over the telephone.

Successful candidate will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:

• Drug screening
• Motor vehicle records check
• Criminal background screening

City of Prescott Contact Information

201 N. Montezuma Street, Suite 207

Prescott, AZ 86301

Email: hr@prescott-az.gov

Website: www.prescott-az.gov

Phone: 928-777-1410 / Fax: 928-832-1222

In accordance with A.R.S. 23 - 493, this position has been identified as "Safety Sensitive". The City of Prescott is an Equal Employment Opportunities/Americans Disabilities Act reasonable accommodation employer.