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Librarian - Bennett Martin Public Library

Lincoln City Libraries

Lincoln, NE

Application Deadline

Apply By Oct 13th, 2024

Wages

$56,247.00 to $75,013.00 per Year   Calculate

Location

Lincoln, NE

Hours

40.00

MLS

Required

Minimum Education

Not Specified

Library Experience

Preferred

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Public

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Job Description

This position works at the Bennett Martin Public Library (136 S 14th Street, 68508). Hours: Full time; 40 hours per week as scheduled; will include day, evening and weekend hours. This position is deemed exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and may occasionally require work more than 40 hours in a work week though every effort is made to minimize those situations.

 The Librarian is responsible for creating a comfortable and positive atmosphere for library customers and staff, acting as a resource person, providing outreach to the service area, and planning programs.  They also conduct occasional staff training.  The Librarian also acts as the primary supervisor on duty on a rotating basis, which includes supervision of public service staff, handling enforcement and explanation of rules, and providing coaching to staff.

Scheduled work hours will be assigned and could be during any of the following times: 8:00am to 8:15pm Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 6:15pm Friday and Saturday, and 11:00am to 6:15pm Sunday. While schedules will vary, this position will be required to work evenings and weekends. Evenings and weekends are assigned quarterly, but it is not unusual to work two evenings a week and two weekends a month. While all positions are assigned to a primary branch or service unit, staff may be assigned to work at any branch location. Hours may be assigned at multiple branches in a single work day.

All interested applicants are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet all desired/preferential skills, knowledge, and experience.  For the full description of this Classification, please view the Librarian Classification Document (https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/2/hr/class-and-comp/city-classes/ps4116-librarian.pdf(Download PDF reader))

Lincoln City Libraries is located in Lincoln, Nebraska and is a department of the City of Lincoln.   The service area includes the entirety of Lancaster County.
For more information on Lincoln City Libraries, please visit https://lincolnlibraries.org/
For more information on the City of Lincoln, Nebraska, please visit https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/
For more information on Lancaster County, Nebraska, please visit https://www.lancaster.ne.gov/

Qualifications:  Master's degree in an ALA accredited library science program, and at least 2 years of experience in a library or customer service setting, or equivalent. 

Applications must be received through the City of Lincoln Employment Page by 11:59 p.m. Central on Sunday, October 13, 2024, to be considered.  Application materials received through any other means will not be considered.

Additional Info & Requirements

Applications must be received through the City of Lincoln Employment Page by 11:59 p.m. Central on Sunday, October 13, 2024, to be considered.  Application materials received through any other means will not be considered.

Links

External Job Ad
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lincolnne/jobs/4676022/librarian-bennett-martin-public-library

Website
https://www.lincolnlibraries.org/

Human Resources / Job Listings
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lincolnne

Posted Oct 3, 2024