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. The position will assist guests of all ages but will have a special interest in leading programming and outreach for children.
This position will be assigned to the Midwest City Library, located at 8143 E. Reno Avenue in Midwest City, OK. The hiring salary for this position is $52,540.80 annually. This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week and is classified as 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 with specific availability to work Monday from 12:00 to 9:00 pm, Tuesday from 9:00 to 6:00 pm, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:00 to 5:00 pm, Friday from either 8:00 to 5:00 pm or 9:00 to 6:00 pm and a (once monthly) weekend shift where Saturday hours would be 8:00 to 5:00 pm and Sunday hours would be from 12:00 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 full-time employees:
- Health benefits that include medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage paid in full for Employee-only coverage (Family coverage available)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Vacation Leave @ 8 hours per month
- Sick leave @ 8 hours per month
- Twelve paid holidays (subject to date of hire)
- Defined Contribution (retirement) plan where employee contributes 6% and is matched at 10% (required participation for full-time employees)
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
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.
Skills Required
- Master's degree from an ALA-accredited college or university in Library and Information Science.
- Enthusiasm for public service and ability to work well with a diverse audience.
- Knowledge of current trends in library services.
- Experience building community partnerships.
- Experience working with makerspace technologies.
What We Do
The Metropolitan Library System is Oklahoma County's hub for critical thinking, creative problem solving, and lifelong learning and enrichment, connecting diverse communities with resources and experiences to educate and enrich lives. It serves as a community space where people are encouraged to connect and collaborate.
