Carver County, MN
Adult Services Librarian - Part time (28 hours per week) Norwood ...
Carver County, MN - Chaska, MN, United States, 55318
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Salary: $36.06 - $54.08 Hourly
Location : Norwood Young America Library, MN
Job Type: Part-Time(PT Benefits Eligible)
Job Number: 02885-2
Division: Public Services
Department: Library Services-Western
Opening Date: 04/21/2025
Closing Date: 5/5/2025 4:30 PM Central
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Branch Manager, this professional position requires an understanding of theories and principles related to public library work. This position assists the public in using Carver County Library materials and resources by providing professional reference and reader's advisory services; program and project planning and implementation; cataloging, collection and website development and maintenance; and other related duties as assigned. May serve as librarian-in-charge in the absence of Branch Manager.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•Provides direct customer service to library customers of all ages.
•Plans, implements and monitors an on-going program such as: cataloging, collection development, service to age-based such as youth or adult and/or other groups; Internet or other electronic resources; and/or other program areas as assigned by supervisor. Represents library at community meetings and/or participates in community partnerships.
•Routinely serves as librarian-in-charge of a library branch in the absence of branch manager
•Routinely develops and maintains web pages and other virtual library components.
•Performs other duties of a comparable level or similar nature.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
•Bachelor's Degree in Library or Information Science or related field and three (3) years of library experience
or
•Master's Degree in Library or Information Science or related field
SCORED EXAMINATION PROCESS
All applications will be screened for minimum qualifications, scored and ranked. The highest ranked candidates meeting minimum qualifications will be recommended for the scored oral examinations (interviews). Final selection for the position will include successful completion of oral interview(s), reference checks, and background investigation
01
Do you have a Master's Degree in Library and Information Science?
02
In the past 10 years, how many years of paid experience do you have working in a library or other customer service environment?
03
If you indicated that you have experience as listed in Question 2, please describe it below. If you do not have this experience, please enter "N/A".
04
Please rate your experience using mobile devices, such as smart phones, e-readers, and tablets:
05
Rate your experience creating literary programs for adults
06
If you indicated that you have experience as listed in Question 5, please describe it below. If you do not have this experience, please enter "N/A".
07
How many years of experience do you have providing library outreach?
08
If you indicated that you have experience as listed in Question 7, please describe it below. If you do not have this experience, please enter "N/A".
09
Please rate your experience with complex customer service interactions:
10
If you indicated that you have experience as listed in Question 9, please describe it below. If you do not have this experience, please enter "N/A."
11
How many years have you worked with library technology, such as an Integrated Library System?
12
If you indicated that you have experience as listed in Question 11, please describe it below. If you do not have this experience, please enter "N/A."
13
How many years of experience do you have developing library collections?
14
If you indicated that you have experience as listed in Question 13, please describe it below. If you do not have this experience, please enter "N/A."
15
How many years' experience of do you have doing outreach to seniors, students or other groups?
16
If you indicated that you have experience as listed in Question 15, please describe it below. If you do not have this experience, please enter "N/A."
17
How many years of experience do you have working as a lead worker or person in charge of a library?
18
If you indicated that you have experience as listed in Question 17, please describe it below. If you do not have this experience, please enter "N/A."
19
How many years of experience do you have helping library customers use technology?
20
If you indicated that you have experience as listed in Question 19, please describe it below. If you do not have this experience, please enter "N/A."
Required Question
Location : Norwood Young America Library, MN
Job Type: Part-Time(PT Benefits Eligible)
Job Number: 02885-2
Division: Public Services
Department: Library Services-Western
Opening Date: 04/21/2025
Closing Date: 5/5/2025 4:30 PM Central
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Branch Manager, this professional position requires an understanding of theories and principles related to public library work. This position assists the public in using Carver County Library materials and resources by providing professional reference and reader's advisory services; program and project planning and implementation; cataloging, collection and website development and maintenance; and other related duties as assigned. May serve as librarian-in-charge in the absence of Branch Manager.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•Provides direct customer service to library customers of all ages.
•Plans, implements and monitors an on-going program such as: cataloging, collection development, service to age-based such as youth or adult and/or other groups; Internet or other electronic resources; and/or other program areas as assigned by supervisor. Represents library at community meetings and/or participates in community partnerships.
•Routinely serves as librarian-in-charge of a library branch in the absence of branch manager
•Routinely develops and maintains web pages and other virtual library components.
•Performs other duties of a comparable level or similar nature.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
•Bachelor's Degree in Library or Information Science or related field and three (3) years of library experience
or
•Master's Degree in Library or Information Science or related field
SCORED EXAMINATION PROCESS
All applications will be screened for minimum qualifications, scored and ranked. The highest ranked candidates meeting minimum qualifications will be recommended for the scored oral examinations (interviews). Final selection for the position will include successful completion of oral interview(s), reference checks, and background investigation
01
Do you have a Master's Degree in Library and Information Science?
- Yes
- No, I do not have a Master's Degree but I have a Bachelor's degree in Library or Information Science or related field AND three years of library experience
- No, I do not have a Master's Degree nor do I have a Bachelor's Degree in Library or Information Science or related field AND three years of library experience
02
In the past 10 years, how many years of paid experience do you have working in a library or other customer service environment?
- None
- Some, less than 2 years
- 2 years, less than 3 years
- 3 years, less than 4 years
- 4 years or more
03
If you indicated that you have experience as listed in Question 2, please describe it below. If you do not have this experience, please enter "N/A".
04
Please rate your experience using mobile devices, such as smart phones, e-readers, and tablets:
- I have no experience using mobile devices
- BeginnerI am able to use apps on mobile devices
- IntermediateBeginner skills plus able to update apps and navigate between several open apps
- AdvancedIntermediate skills plus able to do minor troubleshooting and explain apps to users
05
Rate your experience creating literary programs for adults
- I have no experience creating literacy programs for adults
- Beginner - I have participated in staff and/or committee discussions planning literary programs for adults and have participated with others in presenting the program
- Intermediate - I have had some responsibility and worked independently on one or a few facets of providing literary programs for adults, such as: selecting the program topic, contacting and making arrangements for program presenters, facilities logistics and scheduling, coordinating event volunteers, event marketing and event evaluation
- Advanced - I have had major responsbility and worked independently on multiple or all facets of providing literacy programs for adults, such as: selecting the program topic, contacting and making arrangements for program presenters, facilities logistics and scheduling, coordinating event volunteers, event marketing and event evaluation
06
If you indicated that you have experience as listed in Question 5, please describe it below. If you do not have this experience, please enter "N/A".
07
How many years of experience do you have providing library outreach?
- None
- Some, less than 1 year
- 1 year, less than 2 years
- 2 years, less than 4 years
- 4 years or more
08
If you indicated that you have experience as listed in Question 7, please describe it below. If you do not have this experience, please enter "N/A".
09
Please rate your experience with complex customer service interactions:
- I have no experience with complex customer service interactions
- Beginner I have very limited experience in complex customer service interactions
- IntermediateI have some experience with complex customer service interactions
- AdvancedI have had major responsibility and worked independently on complex customer service interactions
10
If you indicated that you have experience as listed in Question 9, please describe it below. If you do not have this experience, please enter "N/A."
11
How many years have you worked with library technology, such as an Integrated Library System?
- None
- Some, less than 1 year
- 1 year, less than 2 years
- 2 years, less than 4 years
- 4 years or more
12
If you indicated that you have experience as listed in Question 11, please describe it below. If you do not have this experience, please enter "N/A."
13
How many years of experience do you have developing library collections?
- None
- Some, less than 1 year
- 1 year, less than 2 years
- 2 years, less than 4 years
- 4 years or more
14
If you indicated that you have experience as listed in Question 13, please describe it below. If you do not have this experience, please enter "N/A."
15
How many years' experience of do you have doing outreach to seniors, students or other groups?
- None
- Some, less than 1 year
- 1 year, less than 2 years
- 2 years, less than 4 years
- 4 years or more
16
If you indicated that you have experience as listed in Question 15, please describe it below. If you do not have this experience, please enter "N/A."
17
How many years of experience do you have working as a lead worker or person in charge of a library?
- None
- Some, less than 1 year
- 1 year, less than 2 years
- 2 years, less than 4 years
- 4 years or more
18
If you indicated that you have experience as listed in Question 17, please describe it below. If you do not have this experience, please enter "N/A."
19
How many years of experience do you have helping library customers use technology?
- None
- Some, less than 1 year
- 1 year, less than 2 years
- 2 years, less than 4 years
- 4 years or more
20
If you indicated that you have experience as listed in Question 19, please describe it below. If you do not have this experience, please enter "N/A."
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