Library Associate/Children’s Services Department -- Pioneer Library System -- Oklahoma City, OK

Submitted by Amigos on Tue, 2024-10-15 08:58

POSITION OPEN
LIBRARY ASSOCIATE
PIONEER LIBRARY SYSTEM
SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
2201 SW 134TH STREET
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA 73170
405-801-4506

POSITION: Library Associate/Children’s Services Department

BEGINNING SALARY: Grade 8, Base ($38,304/yr)

WORKING CONDITIONS: Full time position, 40 hrs/wk. Must be available to work a flexible schedule which will include evenings and weekends, in addition up to two weeks of “Mandatory New Hire Orientation & Training” located at the Administrative Offices in Norman.

APPLICATION ACCEPTED: October 10 through October 20, 2024

POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides high-level customer service to Pioneer Library System customers including children’s services, reference, reader’s advisory, children’s programming and outreach; has working knowledge in the operation of computers and standard office software products. Works under the direction of the Children’s Services Manager; performs other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Education and/or experience:
    • Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university;
    • Three years relevant experience;
    • Experience working with children or early childhood education preferred;
    • Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred;
    • Equivalent combination of technical training, education and/or experience may be considered;
    • Valid driver’s license.
  2. Knowledge, skills and abilities:
    • Understands and performs basic functions and tasks of common software programs and email applications;
    • Uses and helps others use basic computer hardware;
    • Knowledge of library policies and procedures;
    • Thorough knowledge of library circulation practices and procedures, children’s books, child development and education techniques as well as reader’s advisory and reference services and functions;
    • Demonstrated ability in working with children and children’s programming;
    • Skills in working with public, public speaking and conducting effective story times and other library programs;
    • Strong skills in written and spoken business communications;
    • Working knowledge in the operation of computers, office machines, and standard office software products; electronic resources, internet and database retrieval;
    • Lift up to 25 lbs; retrieve and replace items from floor level to at least 5 ½ feet in height;
    • Work a flexible schedule which may include evenings and weekends.

APPLICATIONS:
Applications accepted October 10 through October 20, 2024. Résumé alone is not sufficient; completed online application form is required. To apply for this position visit www.pioneerlibrarysystem.org - click About, Careers at top of page.

Pioneer Library System is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All employees and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious belief, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or any other category protected by the law.

Pioneer Library System will make all reasonable accommodations in the application and employment processes. If you need a reasonable
accommodation, please contact Elissa Fox at 405-801-4506, or by email hr@pioneerlibrarysystem.org.

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