The Duluth Public Library is seeking a librarian with a passion for customer service, as well as a dedication to welcoming and serving all people in the community.
Applicants will be considered for any job openings that come up over the next three months. DPL employs librarians in youth services and adult services. The current opening is in adult services with an emphasis on digital resources, general reference, technical assistance, and readers advisory.
We are looking for:
- Librarian with Master’s Degree in Library Science, ideally with public library experience
- Dedication to customer service
- Strong reference and readers advisory skills
- Enthusiasm for planning and providing engaging events for the community
- Knowledge of collection development and management
- Skill in helping people navigate online resources
- Creativity and flexibility to provide outstanding library service in the midst of change
Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vacation accrual, Annual Personal Time, in addition to Sick Leave, Health & Wellness Program.
Key tasks include:
- Staffing a service desk, offering general reference assistance and readers advisory suggestions
- Providing outreach to the community
- Planning and providing programs and events for the public
- Working collaboratively with a team of staff to plan, provide and improve library services
- Selecting, evaluating and weeding items in a designated collection, working within a budget
Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)
1. Provide direct library service to the public.
* A. Serve the public directly by staffing public service sites.
* B. Provide information to the public using a variety of sources, formats, technologies and equipment.
* C. Provide instruction to the public in the use of library resources.
D. Serve as a resource person in specialized areas of library service.
* E. Maintain professional growth and development through a variety of activities which may include continuing education courses, seminars, conferences, and participation in professional organizations.
2. Provide and promote library services, programs and collections.
A. Provide library outreach to the community.
* B. Conduct tours, classes and programs for adults, teenagers, and children.
* C. Review and recommend materials, technologies, services, and programs within designated budgets.
* D. Analyze circulation trends; withdraw worn, dated and/or damaged materials from the collection.
* E. Acquire, classify and catalog library materials.
3. Organize and direct the activities of assigned staff, volunteers and interns.
A. Assist in the selection of library staff.
B. Assist in training personnel.
C. Assign and schedule the work activities of designated personnel.
4. Assist in division or department functions as assigned.
A. Provide explanation of library policies and procedures to the public.
B. Participate in or lead committees and task forces.
* C. Maintain records necessary for statistical analysis.
D. Perform related tasks as assigned.
External Job Ad
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/duluthmn/jobs/4498945/librarian-i?keywords=librarian&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Website
http://www.duluthlibrary.org/
Human Resources / Job Listings
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/duluthmn?
City of Duluth Human Resources
411 W 1st St
Duluth, Minnesota, 55802
218-730-5210