City of Boise is hiring: Librarian Senior - Information Services in Boise

Boise Public Library is where everyone in Boise goes to grow. Our mission is to provide access and opportunity for everyone by connecting people to ideas, information and community.

The City of Boise is accepting applications for an experienced, professional librarian to serve the community in Information Services at the main library downtown. Preferred candidates will express interest and experience with one or more specialties such as non-traditional, emerging technologies or local historical research.

Responsibilities

• Performs professional librarian duties, including customer service, program development, outreach, community service, training and direction to library customers and staff members.
• Works with customers and staff to access a variety of information.
• May be required to work at various locations in the library system.
• Works 1 evening per week and rotating weekends to deliver stellar customer service.
• This position works under limited supervision.
• Manages development, design and implementation of library programs, community events and public instruction workshops.
• Determines program content, community partners and delivery methods.
• Negotiates contracts with authors, performers, presenters and vendors.
• Establishes and maintains community partnerships to provide educational and recreational opportunities to library users.
• Coordinates the advertising and marketing of library programs.
• Provides support and training in technology use, reference and reader's advisory services.
• Assists users with research through the online library system and all library resources.
• Evaluates, develops and implements department policies and procedures.
• Determines the best course of action to resolve issues and conflict resolution.
• Participates in interdivisional teams and collaborates with staff in other library divisions/locations, city departments, and outside organizations.
• Assists supervisor and management with activities such as training, mentoring, and scheduling staff.
• Curates an advanced knowledge base of library resources and practices.
• Maintains awareness of current trends and technologies affecting library services.
• Performs all duties of lower-level library positions, providing mentoring and team coordination.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• Master's degree in library and information science and 4 years of experience working in a public library developing and implementing library programs, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Knowledge of:

• Public library approaches, policies and procedures.
• Quality customer service techniques.
• Theory and practice of reference services.
• Intellectual freedom and open access.
• Print, electronic and web-based library resources.
• Computer usage including related software such as Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and ILS systems.
• The Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP).

Ability to:

• Demonstrate leadership to staff.
• Work effectively with diverse personalities and populations.
• Analyze and resolve customer issues.
• Organize, implement, evaluate and modify programs.
• Speak in public and make effective presentations.
• Communicate effectively in English at a level necessary for efficient job performance.
• Perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• Master's degree in library and information science from an ALA accredited university and 6 years of experience in a public library setting.
• Two years of experience performing duties of a professional librarian in a reference or adult services field.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be able to pass:

• City of Boise background check processes.
• Education Verification.

Physical Efforts

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently lifting/carrying up to 20 pounds and occasionally lifting/carrying up to 35 pounds. The employee is always pushing/pulling up to 35 pounds, frequently pushing/pulling up to 75 pounds and occasionally pushing/pulling up to 100 pounds. The noise level is occasionally moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear and touch. Work also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand and walk.

Working Environment

The work environment will include inside conditions, outdoor weather conditions, areas of dust, odors, mist and gases or other airborne matter. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position. Work includes protected exposure to infectious bacteria and chemicals. This position works weekends in rotation on a regular basis, and evenings on a weekly schedule.

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