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LIBRARIAN I
Open & Closed Competitive
05-Nov-2018
Nature of Work
This is entry-level professional library work in various phases of library operations within the municipal library system. Work includes providing excellent customer service, making recommendations for material acquisition, performing reference work in specialty fields and planning and conducting outreach and programs. Work may also include assigning and following up on the work of clerical and para-professional employees.
Education and Experience
Master of Library Science degree or Master of Science in Library or Information Science degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association (ALA) OR Bachelor’s degree AND Three (3) years of experience working in a library or related experience in teaching, recreation, social work, or a related field OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Qualifications:
Must register for Nebraska Public Librarian Certification through the Nebraska Library Commission within 30 days of the hiring date. Must complete necessary continuing education requirements to keep certification current while employed by the Omaha Public Library. Must be able to transport oneself or coordinate transportation to locations throughout the City during the course of the work day. Must be able to work flexible schedules that include evenings and weekends.
Salary Range
$49,655.32 to $60,200.14 Annual
Benefits
Forty-hour work week; twelve days of paid vacation per year for the first five years; five days of management leave per year if employed on the first day of the payroll year; sick leave and twelve paid holidays. The City offers an employee’s group health insurance which includes major medical for individual or Family plan; Cash Pension Program, plus Social Security. See our website at www.cityofomaha.org (under the Benefits) for detailed information.
Who Can Apply
Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting.
How To Apply:
Completed City of Omaha employment applications must be submitted using the on-line application from the City website. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to check and ensure that any and all required application materials and supplemental forms are received by the City of Omaha Human Resources Department by the stated deadline. You may confirm receipt of any materials and forms by contacting the Human Resources Department. If the materials are not received in the Human Resources Department by the stated deadline, they will not be considered. There will be no exceptions to this rule. If you do not meet the requirements at the time of this posting, once you do meet the requirements you may apply when it is posted again.
Contact Points
City of Omaha, Human Resources Department, 1819 Farnam, St., Suite 506, Omaha, NE 68183 Phone: (402) 444-5300 Fax: (402) 444-5317 Web: www.cityofomaha.org Email: peremploy@cityofomaha.org.
Required Forms
On-line Application: including Applicants Authorization to Release Information, the Confidential Applicant Log (Record Keeping Only) and ADA notice.
Examination Information
The examination will consist of a training and experience form designed to assess job-related knowledge, skills and abilities of the position. The training and experience form will be given to candidates once their application has been received, reviewed by a recruiter and accepted to test for the position. The form will be emailed to candidates on November 6, 2018 and must be completed/returned to the Human Resources Department by November 13, 2018 (passing score 50%/ weighted 100%).
Veteran's Points
To claim five (5) points for Veteran’s preference, you must submit proof of service (such as a DD-214) that includes date of induction, date of honorable separation, and Social Security number. (You must have completed more than 180 consecutive days of active duty.) To receive an additional five (5) points credit for disability, you must submit proof of eligibility from Veterans Administration dated within the last 12 months. This information must be submitted by 11/13/18.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilitites
Knowledge of standard library principles, procedures and materials.
Knowledge of library reference and research materials.
Knowledge of reader interest levels, books and authors.
Knowledge of new and emerging technologies and their implications for libraries.
Ability to conduct reference interviews, to analyze requests and to apply research skills to locate specialized technical information.
Ability to analyze the needs of the community and to plan, develop and conduct appropriate programs for targeted groups.
Ability to operate a computer keyboard and view a computer screen to access library catalog files.
Ability to view printed text on book bindings to retrieve library materials.
Ability to maintain accurate records of cash reports, circulation statistics, etc.
Ability to stimulate the interest of readers in library resources.
Ability to communicate verbally in order to answer reference questions and provide reading guidance.
Ability to assign and follow up on the work of para-professional and clerical employees.
Ability to understand oral and written instructions.
Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures and guidelines.
Ability to stand, walk and bend 76 to 100% of the time; reach, stoop, squat, crouch and push 51 to 75% of the time; and climb, balance, kneel, crawl, pull and sit 0 to 25% of the time.
Ability to move objects weighing up to 20 pounds 0 to 33% of the time and weighing up to 10 pounds 67 to 100% of the time.
Essential Functions:
(Any one position may not perform all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the duties that may be performed in positions allocated to this class.)
Makes recommendations for the acquisition of books, pamphlets, government documents, periodicals, media, digital content, and other materials by assessing library patrons’ needs and interests and consulting professional journals and lists.
Performs complex research and reference work in specialty fields; provides patrons with requested information or recommends other resources alternatives.
Prepares book lists, bibliographies, bulletin boards, special book displays, posters and exhibits.
Supervises and may participate in the processing of new books, periodicals, newspapers, pamphlets and media; recommends the withdrawal of worn or outdated materials from the library collection.
Participates in professional development opportunities, including participation in conferences and meetings, to stimulate innovative approaches to library service. Keeps abreast of technological changes in the library profession, utilizes all equipment and resources available to fulfill the library’s mission.
Plans and conducts innovative programming for assigned specialty field (children, teens, adults), visits schools and meets with groups throughout the community to stimulate interest in library resources and services.
Records and maintains daily cash reports, circulation statistics and other records.
Delivers excellent customer service to all library users at circulation and reference desks, on the telephone, and via email, performing such tasks as issuing library cards, circulating materials, answering questions, and promoting programs and services.
Assigns and follows up on the work of clerical and para-professional employees.
Manages the operation of the library or assigned unit in the absence of the regular supervisor.
Performs technical cataloging and classification work including research of existing files, maintaining standardization of the library data base, and assigning classification numbers and subject headings to books, government documents, audio/video cassettes and other material.
Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification.
Conditions of Employment
Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of permanent residence or authorization to work. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct criminal history, driving record, reference and credit checks and a background investigation on applicants for employment. Successfully passing a criminal background review, reference check, and if applicable, a credit check, is required as a condition of employment. If applicable, the City will require that you successfully pass a review of the driver's license, driving abstract, a pre-employment drug test, a hearing test and a back screening examination as a condition of employment. Failure to provide the information requested in the application process in a truthful, accurate and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of conditional employment or termination. APPLICANTS REQUIRING AN ACCOMMODATION FOR THE EXAMINATION BECAUSE OF A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION OR AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE EXAMINATION BY EMAILING peremploy@cityofomaha.org
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