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Job overview
Scott County is hiring a Librarian. The Librarian provides information services, oversees a branch or program function, and pursues community collaboration. They plan, coordinate, and deliver library programs and services, manage customer interactions at desks, and support outreach and promotional activities across the library system.
Key focus areas include Welcomes customers, assesses needs, and connects them with resources and staff, Plans, delivers, and monitors programs for all ages and promotes them throughout the library system, and Assists customers with library accounts, material check‑in/out, holds, interlibrary loans, and resolves disputes.
Important skills include Customer Service, Research Assistance, Readers Advisory, Chat Reference, Instruction, and Program Planning.
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Hiring Range:
$33.68 - $39.63
Full Pay Range:
$31.70 - $47.56
Job Summary:
Provides information services; oversees a specific branch or program function in the library; pursues opportunities for community collaboration; plans, coordinates, and delivers library programs, services, and/or projects. Primary responsibilities fulfilled at various service points, including information desks and circulation desks; May make work assignments to library associates, aides, and volunteers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Welcomes customers to the library, assessing customer needs, and connecting customers with appropriate resources and staff; answering directional and informational questions; providing information services, including research assistance, readers' advisory, chat reference, and instruction.
Plans, delivers, and/or monitors programs to all ages, including early literacy classes; markets and promotes programs throughout the library system; and supports outreach; and attends events in the community as assigned, including Readmobile visits.
Assists customers with library accounts and materials, including processing account applications; verifying account information; checking materials in and out; renewing materials; placing holds and interlibrary loan requests; sorting and shelving materials; accepting payment and making change; and responding to customer concerns and disputes.
Assists customers through various aspects of using the library, including accessing library materials, public access catalog, Internet stations, printers, copiers, self-checkout, etc.; reserving meeting rooms; scheduling curbside appointments; faxing and scanning documents; instructing customers in the use of print electronic resources; and troubleshooting equipment problems.
Navigates change, especially technology, public library trends, and develops skills with new technology.
Markets and promotes library programs and services through the use of displays, digital marketing, and conversations with customers; and works with in coordination with the Library Technology Manager to create promotional materials including social media for in-house programming.
To view the entire job description, please visit our Job Description page, by clicking on the following link: Job Descriptions | Scott County, MN
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
Requires equivalency of a Bachelor's Degree
Two years' experience working in a library, educational or related setting.
A reliable form of transportation for the performance of work responsibilities is required.
SELECTION PROCESS:
Selection for this position will be based on a minimum qualifications screening and rating of training and experience. Top candidates will be forwarded to hiring manager or supervisor for consideration for interview and/or additional assessments. Final selection will include a background check and approval by the County Board.
The eligible register developed from this posting may be used to fill future FT and PT vacancies within this classification.
Work Location:
Jordan, MN
A comprehensive benefits package is provided for all employees who work 20 hours per week or more. For detailed benefit information visit the Scott County Benefit Hub using this LINK
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Minimum Education Required
Bachelor Degree
Minimum Experience Required
2 - 20 years
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
Yes
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
No
Physical Required
Yes
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$33.68 - $39.63 / Hourly
Postal Code
55379
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
26-0101
Job Benefits
Not specified
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