DescriptionWORKING AT EVANSVILLE VANDERBURGH PUBLIC LIBRARYAt Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library (EVPL), we cultivate curiosity by creating wonder, and we envision communities united through shared exploration and understanding.Bring your whole self to work each day and be authentically you. You bring a unique perspective and life view to the work we do for and with our community. As an EVPL employee, you should feel supported and empowered to think forward and to problem solve with your colleagues. At EVPL your voice, your lived experiences, and YOU matter! Each individual adds to the team as a whole, and every role makes a difference in how we impact Evansville and Vanderburgh County.Full-time Assistant Librarian - ProgrammingHours: Full-time 40 hoursStarting Pay: $22.79/hourMust be available to work early morning shifts and all public service hours; which includes weekends and occasional Sundays. Full-time Employee BenefitsPOSITION SUMMARYThe Assistant Librarian is a knowledgeable guide to patrons in wayfinding, accessing library materials, utilizing library resources, or finding information. The Assistant Librarian uses reading, viewing, and listening prowess to provoke curiosity about library content, ideas, and information. The Assistant Librarian bridges gaps and connects patrons to resources, information, and materials. The Assistant Librarian assists with library processes, issues cards and circulates materials, assists with technology, patron questions, creates content, materials displays, and facilitates or leads library programs.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESIn cooperation with EVPL colleagues, the Assistant Librarian will advance the library's mission, vision, strategic priorities, and brand. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Propose, plan, design, and conduct activities, programs, events, and services.
- Interact with library patrons, colleagues, and community members across multiple points of service in a library facility, designated outreach/engagement locations, online or via telephone in a manner that contributes to a delightful library experience.
- Assist with wayfinding related to facilities, services, resources, equipment, and technologies in the library and around the city and/or county.
- Assist and educate patrons over the phone or in-person in technology relating to library or personal use including computers, internet, eBooks or eReaders, hardware, software, digital catalog, digital accounts, scanners, printers or other various software, and accessing materials via the internet.
- Actively promote EVPL, its services, programs, resources, and experts to library patrons and in the community.
- Manage library accounts, including establishing and deactivating library cards, handling fines and fees, and other related transactions.
- May act as a Person in Charge, opening and/or closing the library and making appropriate decisions supported by EVPPL policies, training, and procedures.
- Effectively communicate and interpret policies and procedures to library patrons.
- Support materials management by facilitating materials check out/in, hold requests, selection and deselection, and locating and shelving of materials as assigned.
- Participate in special projects, or other duties, as assigned.
RequirementsQUALIFICATIONSBasic:
- Bachelor's degree in a related or applicable field.
- 2+ years' experience working in direct customer service.
- 1+ years' experience with a variety of computer hardware and software systems (printers, digitalcatalogs, eReaders, etc.).
- Enthusiasm for reading, listening, viewing, and learning.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, as well as Google Suite products.
- Must obtain and maintain Indiana State Library professional librarian accreditation, which includesat minimum 3 Library Science courses.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation.
Preferred:
- 1+ years' experience working in a library.
- 1+ years' experience conducting programs for and/or teaching patrons of all ages.
- A continuous learner with a welcoming attitude, a collaborative work ethic, and a desire to go above and beyond to serve our diverse community.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force. Work regularly requires speaking or hearing. Work frequently requires walking, sitting, and using hands to finger, handle, or feel. Work occasionally requires standing, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling, lifting, and repetitive motions. This position has standard vision requirements. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Work requires preparing or analyzing written or computer data, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities. Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions.