Librarian 2 Job at Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in N

Overview

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Position Description: The Librarian 2 performs professional duties involved in providing specialized library services to the public. May work as a Children's, Young Adult, or Adult Librarian in a large branch or in a specialized area of the library. Also performs related duties as required.

A city with a great library is a great city, and that’s very true for Nashville. Nashville Public Library (NPL) serves nearly three million visits per year with a collection of almost two million items. If you have a passion for helping people, love books and learning, and desire to be part of a team that does transformative work every day, NPL could be the place for you.

Responsibilities

• Performs professional library work in an assigned area.
• Assists with the development and maintenance of circulating, reference, and other collections of related materials.
• Provides Reference and Reader’s Advisory services to the public.
• Coordinates and/or presents library programs and events.
• Assists the public with the use of library materials and equipment.
• Maintains affiliations with professional library organizations and keeps abreast of new trends.
• Performs administrative duties as needed.
• Attends meetings and participates on system-wide committees as required.
• Specializes in services to one or more specific age groups depending on training and assignment.
• Serves as the person-in-charge as directed in the absence of the designated supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s in Library Science or Master’s in a Library Science field, accredited by the American Library Association (ALA).
• Two (2) years of professional library experience.
• No Substitution*

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of library methods, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of library materials and collections
• Knowledge of reference techniques
• Knowledge of procedures involved in opening and closing a branch or division
• Fluent bilingual language skills

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Metro Nashville Government respects religious beliefs and practices and will consider accommodations for observances when reasonable. For ADA or other protected accommodations, contact Human Resources at 615-862-6640.

Employment Type and Benefits

Full-time, Civil Service positions – benefits include: 10 vacation days per year (increasing after 5 years), 1 sick day per month, 12 paid holidays per year. Public Safety – Sworn and Civilian positions include 20 vacation days per year, 3 personal days per year, 1 sick day per month, 12 paid holidays per year. For other employment types, refer to HR and Benefits pages. Seasonal/Temporary positions offer no benefits.

Education and Experience Questions

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