Librarian I or Librarian II

Job Description:

Librarian I or Librarian II

Description

Minimum Qualifications
Librarian I
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited college or university, or must be earned within six (6) months of employment.

Licenses or Certifications:

• None.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stoop, bend, walk, and reach heights of six (6) feet.
• Must be able to lift or pull book bags and equipment up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Must be able to push loaded book cart/truck up to three hundred (300) pounds.
• Must have manual dexterity to operate computer keyboard.

Librarian II

Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited college or university, plus two (2) years of experience as a professional librarian.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid Texas Class C Driver License.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stoop, bend, walk, and reach heights of six (6) feet.
• Must be able to lift or pull book bags and equipment up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Must be able to push loaded book cart/truck up to three hundred (300) pounds.
• Must have manual dexterity to operate computer keyboard.
• May be required to work in close/cramped quarters.

For Bookmobile positions:

• Must be able to drive the vehicle (i.e., use of hand and foot controls, etc.) for several hours a day.
• Work may entail some exposure to outdoor temperature and weather conditions.

Notes to Applicants
The Librarian I or Librarian II position will create, edit, load, and maintain bibliographic and item records in the integrated library system generated in-house and from vendors, ensuring that customers and staff have access to titles and items for browsing, placing holds, and checking out. This position supports all 22 locations at the Austin Public Library, including the Austin History Center. Additionally, this work provides up-to-date information for staff to use while ordering new titles, replacing titles, and analyzing the library’s collection. Responsibilities include performing retroactive cleanup tasks and working with the cataloging unit to create, document, and implement local rules.In addition, the candidate must be able to successfully collaborate with other library teams to ensure all levels of the customer (internal and external) experience are being taken into account. An aptitude for learning, evaluating, and adapting to meet the needs of the organization and community.

APPLICATION INFORMATION :

• A detailed and complete job application is REQUIRED and helps us to better evaluate your qualifications. In completing your job application, please be sure to provide a COMPLETE employment history regarding any relevant experience that you would like for us to consider. This information will also be used to determine salary in the event that you are selected for this position. NOTE : A cover letter and/or resume will NOT be used to substitute for an incomplete job application.
• Please understand that your job application, cover letter, and resume will be used to measure or assess your written communication skills, including grammar and spelling, in helping us screen applications and determine candidates to be interviewed.
• All new employees are required to attend City of Austin and Austin Public Library training as scheduled, and should arrange their outside schedules to accommodate such training.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL :

• This position has been designated as an Essential Employee position. In the event of a city-designated extraordinary situation or emergency condition, essential employees provide services that impact the public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of members of the Austin community and other employees, as well as ensure the continuity of essential operations. Essential Employees may be called back in during such events, required to modify their schedule, assigned to a City-designated work site, or retained on-site to assist with operations and recovery.

IF YOU ARE SELECTED AS A TOP CANDIDATE :

• Verification of the minimum qualifications ( Graduation with a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA -accredited college or university, or must be earned within six (6) months of employment) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institute.

DRIVING REQUIREMENT :

• If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

VETERAN :

• Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD-214.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

• This posting may be used to fill additional vacancies of the same job title that may become vacant.
• The additional vacancies may include a difference in work location, workweek hours, and schedule.
• Filling additional vacancies from this posting is based on the business needs of the department.

The Austin Public Library reserves the right to close posted jobs and positions prior to the advertised close date, based on recruitment strategies and business needs.
Pay Range
Librarian I: $25.40 - $30.10
Librarian II: $27.16 - $32.87

Hours
Full Time/40 hours per week

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday. 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Note: Hours may vary based on operational or business needs; evenings and weekends may be required on occasion.
Job Close Date 10/14/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Public Library Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location Austin Central Library - 710 W. Cesar Chavez St., 78701 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing original and copy cataloging, using MARC coding, RDA , LCSH , LCGFT , DDC , MarcEdit, OCLC Connexion, and current metadata practices.
• Experience using an Integrated Library System ( ILS ).
• Ability to problem-solve, using critical thinking skills.
• Ability to pay close attention to details.
• Ability to respond to internal and external customers providing up-to-date information.
• Experience working in a large urban library system processing large volumes of materials along with the ability to prioritize daily work tasks.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Librarian I Librarian II
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

Librarian I Librarian II
Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* This position requires a graduation with a Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited college or university, or must be earned within six (6) months of employment. Do you meet these minimum requirements?

• Yes
• No

* The physical requirements of this position are: must be able to stoop, bend, walk, and reach heights of six (6) feet, must be able to pull or lift up to fifty (50) pounds, must be able to push loaded book truck weighing up to three hundred (300) pounds, and must have manual dexterity to operate computer keyboard. Can you perform these physical duties with or without reasonable accommodations?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.

* Have you worked in a large urban library system?

• Yes
• No

* Describe your skill level performing original cataloging and creating records in MARC utilizing RDA, AACR2 or other metadata standards.
(Open Ended Question)
* Select the response that best describes your experience, proficiency, and skills utilizing and/or working with Integrated Library Systems (ILS), such as the SirsiDynix Symphony System.

• None, I have no experience
• Minimal
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Extensive
• Extensive experience, proficiency and skills with SirsiDynix
• Expert
• Expert experience, proficiency and skills with SirsiDynix

* Briefly explain your Customer Service experience.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience working on projects that require attention to detail and prioritizing.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your ability to problem solve and collaborate with customers, staff, and managers to achieve favorable and timely outcomes.
(Open Ended Question)
* Although the basic work schedule for this position would be days, there will be times when you will be required to work evenings and weekends, to accommodate for the business needs of the organization. Can you work a varied schedule as needed?

• Yes
• No

* My job application is detailed and complete, and I understand that if I am selected as the top candidate for this particular job, my salary will be determined based on the experience submitted on my job application.

• Yes
• No

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents