City of Livonia
Librarian I (Part-time) - Children's Services
City of Livonia, Rebersburg, Pennsylvania, United States
$27.24 - $31.86 Hourly
Starting Salary: $27.24/hour
After Six Months of Successful Employment: $27.80/hour
After One Year of Successful Employment: $28.31/hour
Maximum salary is achieved after four successful years of employment.
NOTE: Annual salary adjustments may also occur, based on collective bargaining agreements.
An employee in this classification has training and/or work experience in children's services. Duties will include programming and reference services. This position works under the direction of the Head of Children's Services, who will foster creativity and collaboration and provide guidance in various situations.
Responsibilities
Perform reference searches and readers' advisory
Perform general reference work, book reviewing, and purchasing
Develop special programs for children, tweens, or teens
Assist patrons in the use of the library
Prepare displays and exhibits
Perform other duties as assigned
Part‑time positions are required to work a regular schedule of a minimum of 20 hours per week. There will be some limited opportunities to work additional hours based on the operational needs of the library. This position is represented by the AFSCME Local 192 bargaining unit.
This part‑time position will provide critical support during library operational hours and assist with off‑site programming. This position will primarily report to the Bennett Civic Center Library but will be required to work shifts at both the Bennett Civic Center Library and the Carl Sandburg Branch Library.
Qualifications
Be a citizen of the United States or a resident alien with the right to work in the United States; and
Possess a master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA‑accredited college or university; or
Have at least 18 credit hours towards a master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA‑accredited college or university; and
Have a minimum of two years of experience providing direct service to the public; and
Have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
NOTE: Candidates must present proof of 18 credit hours or their master’s degree at the time of application.
NOTE: As a condition of employment, candidates must obtain their master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA‑accredited college or university within 18 months of employment.
PARTS OF EXAMINATION AND WEIGHTS Interview - 100%
*In the event the number of qualified applicants exceeds 15, an evaluation of the 15 applicants with the most appropriate and responsible combination of experience and training will be invited to the interview.
Knowledge of:
Library Services and reference materials
Books and authors
Professional practices and techniques of library science
On‑line library systems and information resources
Principles of training and supervision
Ability to:
Use on‑line resources and personal computers
Select books and fill needs of patrons
Perform reference and reader's advisory work
Use and explain library resources
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Develop and promote special library programs
Maintain complex records and prepare reports
Make routine arithmetic calculations
Ability to use MS Office and other computer programs
Work evenings and weekends
NOTE: At the time of appointment, applicants are required to pass a pre‑employment medical examination conducted by a physician authorized by the City of Livonia.
NOTE: The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligible list to fill current, future, regular, and/or temporary vacancies.
HOW TO APPLY: Applications can be completed anytime online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/livonia. If work experience and/or specific skills are listed as qualifications, it will be the responsibility of the applicant to describe their experience and/or skills sufficiently in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application so that it may be determined if they meet the stated qualifications. Applicants who do not comply will be disqualified from further consideration. Attachments or resumes are not accepted in place of completing the information requested on the official application. Applicants will be notified by e‑mail of the next steps in the examination process.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Appointees must satisfactorily complete a six‑month probationary period before the appointment will be considered regular.
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Starting Salary: $27.24/hour
After Six Months of Successful Employment: $27.80/hour
After One Year of Successful Employment: $28.31/hour
Maximum salary is achieved after four successful years of employment.
NOTE: Annual salary adjustments may also occur, based on collective bargaining agreements.
An employee in this classification has training and/or work experience in children's services. Duties will include programming and reference services. This position works under the direction of the Head of Children's Services, who will foster creativity and collaboration and provide guidance in various situations.
Responsibilities
Perform reference searches and readers' advisory
Perform general reference work, book reviewing, and purchasing
Develop special programs for children, tweens, or teens
Assist patrons in the use of the library
Prepare displays and exhibits
Perform other duties as assigned
Part‑time positions are required to work a regular schedule of a minimum of 20 hours per week. There will be some limited opportunities to work additional hours based on the operational needs of the library. This position is represented by the AFSCME Local 192 bargaining unit.
This part‑time position will provide critical support during library operational hours and assist with off‑site programming. This position will primarily report to the Bennett Civic Center Library but will be required to work shifts at both the Bennett Civic Center Library and the Carl Sandburg Branch Library.
Qualifications
Be a citizen of the United States or a resident alien with the right to work in the United States; and
Possess a master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA‑accredited college or university; or
Have at least 18 credit hours towards a master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA‑accredited college or university; and
Have a minimum of two years of experience providing direct service to the public; and
Have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
NOTE: Candidates must present proof of 18 credit hours or their master’s degree at the time of application.
NOTE: As a condition of employment, candidates must obtain their master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA‑accredited college or university within 18 months of employment.
PARTS OF EXAMINATION AND WEIGHTS Interview - 100%
*In the event the number of qualified applicants exceeds 15, an evaluation of the 15 applicants with the most appropriate and responsible combination of experience and training will be invited to the interview.
Knowledge of:
Library Services and reference materials
Books and authors
Professional practices and techniques of library science
On‑line library systems and information resources
Principles of training and supervision
Ability to:
Use on‑line resources and personal computers
Select books and fill needs of patrons
Perform reference and reader's advisory work
Use and explain library resources
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Develop and promote special library programs
Maintain complex records and prepare reports
Make routine arithmetic calculations
Ability to use MS Office and other computer programs
Work evenings and weekends
NOTE: At the time of appointment, applicants are required to pass a pre‑employment medical examination conducted by a physician authorized by the City of Livonia.
NOTE: The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligible list to fill current, future, regular, and/or temporary vacancies.
HOW TO APPLY: Applications can be completed anytime online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/livonia. If work experience and/or specific skills are listed as qualifications, it will be the responsibility of the applicant to describe their experience and/or skills sufficiently in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application so that it may be determined if they meet the stated qualifications. Applicants who do not comply will be disqualified from further consideration. Attachments or resumes are not accepted in place of completing the information requested on the official application. Applicants will be notified by e‑mail of the next steps in the examination process.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Appointees must satisfactorily complete a six‑month probationary period before the appointment will be considered regular.
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