Jackson County Library District is hiring: Library Specialist, Teen, 30 hrs per

Description

Job Close Date: October 9, 2025 @ 9:00am PST

Position Summary

The Library Specialist position performs customer service and a variety of moderately complex technical and paraprofessional duties in support of various sections or functions of the library, such as the Teen service desks. Excellent customer service to library patrons is the core tenet of the Library Specialist position. The Library Specialist is also responsible for planning and facilitating programs for all ages, providing reader’s advisory, fielding reference questions, and may coordinate and train volunteers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to patrons by greeting, providing tours, and assisting patrons in all areas of the library.
• Work closely with Branch Managers and Librarians to plan, implement, and promote programming activities for all ages.
• Process newly acquired library materials, including all identifying stamps, labels, and covers.
• Support Reference, Teen, and Children’s service desks in assisting patrons with questions.
• Checks in and processes library materials as directed.
• Know and understand the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights, Freedom to Read Statement and Freedom to View Statement, recognizing that freedom of access is a fundamental tenet of a public library.
• Follow all legal and policy requirements related to patron privacy and custodianship of patron records.
• Process newly acquired library materials, including all identifying stamps, labels, and covers.
• Process damaged materials to ensure collections are in good condition.
• Inform library patrons of rules of conduct as necessary, and enforce those rules when appropriate.
• Assist with library opening and closing procedures.
• Regular attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation

JCLS has a 16-step salary schedule with each step at 1.5%. The starting salary will be based on steps 1-5 on Grade I of the schedule. New hires are placed based on applicable education and experience to the job, as well as keeping within Oregon state pay equity laws. The starting range for this position is $22.18 to $23.56 per hour. Staff members who pass a Spanish language competency test are eligible for a Bilingual Stipend per JCLS policy.

JCLS is an equal opportunity employer

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. High School Diploma or GED.
2. One year of library experience.
3. OR the equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties as described.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Two years of library experience.
2. Bilingual.
3. Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES

• Criminal background check required.
• Ability to travel to sites and branch locations.