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Librarian I - Supervising

Salary

46,589.00 - $76,023.00 Annually

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

12595

Department

Library

Opening Date

10 / 28 / 2024

Closing Date

11 / 9 / 2024 11 : 59 PM Eastern

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Description

The City of Norfolk's Department of Libraries is currently seeking a Supervising Librarian I for its Richard A. Tucker Memorial Library. This position provides assistance to patrons in answering questions, locating information and interpreting resources through manual and automated sources. Assists with collection and program development. Also catalogs and classifies library materials. Provides library tours and conducts instruction classes.

Departmental Hiring Salary Range : $46,589.00

Essential Functions

Essential functions include but are not limited to :

Responsible for supervising all aspects of the branch in the absence of the branch manager.

Responsible for supervising and training staff members.

Assists with scheduling staff and payroll recordkeeping.

Provides customer service by assisting patrons with library materials and services, including reference questions involving resources in print and electronic formats, Internet and database searching, and community information.

Will be required to serve on the public service desks and the computer lab.

Assists patrons with using computers, copiers, and scanners

Performs administrative duties by preparing and analyzing statistical reports, assisting with outreach activities, and participating in the system-wide committees as assigned.

Assists with the selection of library materials, helps with ordering programming and office supplies, and assists with the weeding of materials.

Demonstrates the ability to provide Reader's Advisory services to patrons of all ages.

Participates in program planning, creates displays, and assists with other library projects as assigned.

Represents Norfolk Public Library at outreach events.

Performs administrative duties by preparing and analyzing statistical reports

Participates in committees and attends training related to the job

Proficient in Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Demonstrates the ability to prioritize tasks

Demonstrates the ability to lead and work in a team setting

Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Education / Experience

Work requires specialized knowledge in a professional or technical field. Work requires professional level of knowledge of a discipline which is acquired in a Masters degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited university.

One year of professional experience in library services or related field.

Preferred Experience :

Proficiency with computers, internet searching, and Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Supervisory and / or management experience.

Additional Information & Requirements

State of Virginia Professional Librarian Certification

Valid Driver's license

Work Hours : 40 hours / week; evenings and weekends required

Signing Bonus : This position is eligible for a one-time $5000 sign on bonus

Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.

Special project / grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.

Temporary / seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.

Retirement

If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicants school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.

NOTE :

The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.

Non-City

Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.

The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.

I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?

Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee

Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee

No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee

If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N / A."

Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N / A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.

Please select the highest level of education you have completed.

Less than High School Diploma / GED

High School Diploma / GED

Some College (6 months or more)

Vocational / Technical Degree

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree or higher

Do you possess a Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited university?

Do you possess a State of Virginia Professional Librarian Certification?

Please indicate how many years of professional Librarian experience you have.

No experience

Less than 1 year

1-2 years

3-5 years

More than 5 years

Do you have supervisory experience?

If yes, please describe your experience. If no, type N / A.

Do you have any experience scheduling staff?

Which computer programs are you efficient in using? (select all that apply)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

This position requires the ability to work a rotating schedule that includes nights and Saturday hours. Are you able and willing to accept this scheduling requirement?

Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)

I am not a Veteran

I am a Veteran

I am a Disabled Veteran

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