Librarian 1 - City of Newport

Salary Range: $4,040.00 - $5,295.00 Monthly

The City of Newport is seeking a professional, dedicated, hard-working, and team-oriented individual to fill the position of Librarian I at the City of Newport Public Library. This is an entry-level professional library position. This position provides assistance to library patrons at all library service desks including reference, circulation and children's desks. The position requires knowledge of the principles and practices of public libraries.

The focus of this position will include adult services, outreach, and collection development. This position will require the person to work Saturdays (scheduled on a rotation basis) and one evening a week. This is a full-time benefited position. The City of Newport offers a robust benefit package. Please clink the link for more information. https://www.newportoregon.gov/dept/adm/hr/benefits.asp

QUALIFICATIONS: Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties as described. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be: Master's Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science from an American Library Association accredited university preferred. Will consider a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of three years of relevant experience in a public library.

KNOWLEDGE: Thorough knowledge of computers and other technologies commonly found in public libraries. Office procedures, methods, equipment including computers, and such
applicable software applications as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Mathematical principles. Business letter writing and the standard format for typed materials. Methods and techniques of proper phone etiquette. Customer service and public relations methods and techniques. English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Social Media to include, but not limited to, Facebook and Twitter.

SKILLS: Strong skill in the use of personal computers, various related software programs including Microsoft Office 2013 (Excel and Word), and standard office equipment. Skills in internet and other online database searching techniques. Skills in the use of library automation software, such as Innovative Interfaces Sierra, or others in common library use. Skills in web design, including a basic knowledge of HTML. Strong time management, analytical, organization, and prioritization skills. Customer service orientation and skills. Exceptional interpersonal skills, strong oral and written communications skills with a variety of audiences. Competence in business English, spelling, and punctuation. Strong reasoning, math, analysis, and problem-solving skills combined, with excellent judgment and professionalism.

All applications for this position must be submitted via our online application system at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofnewport