Sparks Space Librarian
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JOB TITLE: Sparks Space Librarian, Grade 24
LOCATION: Information Services, Headquarters
DATE AVAILABLE: 04/01/2020
SALARY: $42,525 annually
HOURS: FLSA exempt position, equivalent to non-exempt 40-hour position. Hours are generally Mon-Fri including some evening and weekend hours. One regular night per week, one Friday night every six weeks, and one weekend (Saturday and Sunday) every four weeks
EDUCATION: MLS/ALA. PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING IS REQUIRED
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
· Collaborates with community partners, patrons, and other staff to plan, organize, promote, and present relevant, innovative assistance and programs for patrons
· Meets regularly with designated Spark Space assistant(s) to coordinate their training, guide and supervise their work, and evaluate their performance
· Coordinates and reports on maker activities and programs system-wide
· Tracks and submits program statistics
· Handles financial transactions and assists in preparing bank deposits; may request and complete purchase order requests
· Shares maker information, activities, and programs through community outreach
· Assists with collection development and collection promotion, concentrating on the library’s Spark Space and related programs, and as assigned
· Provides superior customer service with information requests, reader’s advisory questions, computers, digital devices, and other library equipment
· Serves as Librarian-in-Charge when assigned
· Remains aware of safety and security issues and takes appropriate action as needed; roves the library to maintain awareness of patron needs and security
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
· Master’s degree in Library Science from an accredited ALA Library School some supervisory experience
· Comfortable and proficient with technology
· Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills that display a positive attitude, cultural sensitivity, a sense of humor, with the ability to interface with people from all backgrounds and age groups
· Exceptional written and oral communication skills
· Creative, flexible and organized with good time management skills and attention to detail
· Ability to take direction and work independently or in a team environment
· Strong work ethic with a willingness to take initiative
· Proven experience in collaborating with others to provide appropriate programs for the public
· Experience in planning and executing programs for makers of all kinds preferred
· Valid Driver’s license with the ability to drive to other libraries