Librarian II - Programs and Outreach Job at Austin Energy in Austin

Librarian II - Programs and Outreach

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Position Information

Position Information Posting Title: Librarian II - Programs and Outreach

Job Requisition Number: COA093101

Position Number: 109980

Job Type: Full-Time

Division Name: Branch Services

Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited college or university, plus two (2) years of experience as a professional librarian.

Licenses or Certifications: Valid Texas Class C Driver License.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stoop, bend, walk, and reach heights of six (6) feet.
• Must be able to lift or pull book bags and equipment up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Must be able to push loaded book cart/truck up to three hundred (300) pounds.
• Must have manual dexterity to operate computer keyboard.
• May be required to work in close/cramped quarters.

For Bookmobile positions:

• Must be able to drive the vehicle (i.e., use of hand and foot controls, etc.) for several hours a day.
• Work may entail some exposure to outdoor temperature and weather conditions.

Notes to Applicants

The Librarian II – Programs and Outreach position will focus primarily on ensuring adequate and relevant program offerings, inside and outside the library, that target emerging adults, adults, and senior populations. These program selections will be a product of customer feedback, professional knowledge, community partnerships, and societal trends.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS :

• A detailed and complete job application is REQUIRED and helps us evaluate your qualifications. In completing your job application, please be sure to provide a COMPLETE employment history regarding any relevant experience that you would like for us to consider.
• Please understand that your job application, cover letter, and resume will be used to measure or assess your written communication skills, including grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• All new employees are required to attend City of Austin and Austin Public Library training as scheduled.
• Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities, and more.

IF SELECTED AS A TOP CANDIDATE :

• Verification of the minimum qualifications will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institute.

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS :

• This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

• This posting may be used to fill additional vacancies of the same job title that may become vacant.

VETERAN :

• Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD-214.

The Austin Public Library reserves the right to close posted positions prior to the advertised close date, based on recruitment strategies and business needs.

Pay Range: $27.41 – $33.30

Hours: Regular (40 hours per week)

• Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Note: Hours may vary based on operational or business needs; evenings and weekends may be required.

Job Close Date: 02/25/2025

Preferred Qualifications:

• Community Engagement: demonstrated experience proactively engaging the community in programming and outreach.
• Diversity and Equity: demonstrated commitment to proactively promoting and embracing diversity in ideas.
• Spanish or other foreign language proficiency.
• Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Assists staff and public with use of electronic information sources, software, internet, and research databases.
• Delivers excellent internal and external customer service.
• Provides assistance/instruction on use of library facilities and resources.
• Evaluates collections of library materials and assesses collection per APL Collection Management policies and procedures.
• Works or travels to several locations to deliver programming.
• Creates, implements, and measures impact of public programs.
• Schedules, coordinates, and promotes library programming.
• Delivers library services through outreach and provides direct reference services to customers.
• Performs a variety of circulation or collection-related duties.

Responsibilities - Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised: May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of public library issues and trends.
• Knowledge of books, electronic databases, internet resources, bibliographic sources, reference materials.
• Knowledge of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles and practices in libraries.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to provide high-level customer service.

Criminal Background Investigation: This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * The minimum qualifications for this position include graduation with a Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited college or university, plus two (2) years of experience as a professional librarian. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?
• * This position requires the ability to stoop, bend, walk, and reach heights of six (6) feet. Are you able to meet these physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodations?
• * This position requires a Valid Class C Driver License. Do you have a Valid Class C Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date?
• * The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. Do you meet this requirement?
• * Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents:

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Office: 512-978-JOBS (5627)
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