Librarian #JR100025

JOB
Minimum Requirements: Education: Master’s degree in library science from an American Library Association accredited university or equivalent.Experience: Minimum of 1 year of related experience. Requires a working knowledge of specialized practices, equipment, and procedures.Preferred/Desirable Qualification: Experience in a public library setting.Tell me more...The City of Peoria is looking for an innovative and well-rounded librarian to join the Sunrise Mountain Library location. This position will provide customer service to library patrons of all ages, which will include offering reader's advisory, online catalog and database assistance, collection maintenance, bibliographic and technological instruction, and library programming. This position will focus primarily on teen and adult services. This position will work a rotation that includes evening and weekends.The schedule for this position will be rotating nights and weekends, depending on operational needs and staff availability. The ideal candidate for this position will have: Assist patrons with reference and research services, including locating materials, accessing databases and answering inquiries.Assist patrons with eBooks and other digital library technologies.Create, market, and maintain innovative library programs for adults and teens.Provide patrons with excellent Reader’s Advisory services across all age groups.Have familiarity with collection and popular author’s series across all age groups.Manage collection development projects to keep collections healthy and up to date, including evaluating, weeding and ordering new titles.Have excellent communication skills with patrons and staff.Have familiarity with major library systems and technologies.Have ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.Possess strong customer service skills and a passion for assisting patrons with their information needs.Possess a strong sense of community involvement and desire to engage the population.To view the full job description, work environment and physical demands, click here.Why Peoria?Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for. Take a look at the great benefits offered to eligible employees: Click here to view benefits offered.About PeoriaThe City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria.If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!Get an inside look at the Culture of PeoriaWe are PEORIA!Professional, Ethical, Open, Responsive, Innovative, Accountable Application Process: Applications will be accepted for current vacancies until the posted closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants will be notified of any next steps by email and/or phone. During the selection process, any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the human resources department at employment@peoriaaz.gov or 623-773-7100.An Equal Employment Opportunity Agency.Peoria es una Agencia de Igualdad de Oportunidad de Empleo.