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Librarian - Bethany

Job Details

Experienced
Half Time
ALA accredited MLIS/MLS
$24.52 - $30.04 Hourly
Negligible
Any

Description

Summary: Under general direction, performs a variety of professional librarian duties including providing information and assistance to customers of all ages; planning, scheduling, and presenting programs and/or services; performing reference, readers’ advisory services and bibliographic instruction; building relationships with community organizations; providing technology instruction; engaging in civic participation. This position will work with all age groups but will need to have a specific interest in working with young adults.

This position will be assigned to the Bethany Library, which is located at 6700 NW 35th Street, Bethany, OK  73008.  

The hiring salary for this position is $24.52 hourly.  This is a half-time position working 20 hours per week.  This position is not exempt from the federal Fair Labor Standards Act.  The candidate should be available to work all hours the library is open, including some weekends and evenings.  This position currently requires the candidate to work a two-week rotating schedule: Week 1 - Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4:00 to 9:00 pm, Sunday from 12:00 to 5:00 pm or 1:00 to 6:00 pm; Week 2 - Tuesday and Wednesday from 4:00 to 9:00 pm, Saturday from 12:00 to 5:00 pm and Sunday from 12:00 to 5:00 pm or 1:00 to 6:00 pm.*

*Hours are subject to change based on the needs of the library.

 

The Metropolitan Library System offers a comprehensive benefits package for half-time employees:

  • Vacation Leave @ 4 hours per month
  • Sick leave @ 4 hours per month
  • Eleven paid holidays (subject to date of hire)

Additional benefit information can be found under Working at MLS

 

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

  • Master's degree from an ALA-accredited college or university in Library and Information Science.

HIGHLY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

  • Enthusiasm for public service and the ability to work well with a diverse audience.
  • Knowledge of current trends in library services.
  • Experience building community partnerships.
  • Experience working with makerspace technologies.

 

 

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