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Job Opening: Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Librarian

ABQThe City of Albuquerque invites applications for the position of: Librarian M15.

CLASS CODE: 700146
DEPARTMENT: Cultural Services
DIVISION: CS-Library-City Svcs
BARGAINING UNIT: Management Union
REQUISITION #: 1500287
SALARY: $19.71 – $31.50 Hourly
$1,576.80 – $2,520.00 Biweekly
$40,996.80 – $65,520.00 Annually
OPENING DATE: 01/12/15
CLOSING DATE: 01/27/15 11:59 PM

 

POSITION SUMMARY:
Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Perform a wide variety of professional library work within an assigned area of library operations including acquiring, cataloging and circulating material for a specific function of the library; provide a wide variety of public services to library patrons including reference services, circulation and research activities; maintain library collection including the cataloging of books, films, records and other materials; and participate in various special programs including children’s programs, youth programs or library educational programs;may supervise, plan and coordinate the operations and activities of an assigned branch library or unit.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Master’s degree with major course work in library or information science or a related field from an American Library Association (ALA) certified institution, plus two (2) years experience in an academic, public, school, special library, bookstore environment or information services field.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Possession of a New Mexico Driver’s License (Class D), or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator’s Permit (COP) within six months of hire date.
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE:
  • Operational characteristics of a public library
  • Principles and practices of library science
  • Modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers
  • Principles and procedures of record keeping
  • Methods and techniques for conducting automated library reference and bibliographic searches
  • Principles and practices of providing quality library patron services
  • Assigned library services and functions
  • Practices and techniques of library material classification and cataloging
  • Principles and practices of a collection department
PREFERRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:
  • Provide a wide variety of public services to library patrons
  • Assist patrons in locating library information
  • Develop and conduct a search strategy
  • Perform library circulation, cataloging and reference duties
  • Perform library acquisition, cataloging and circulation duties
  • Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public
  • Communicate clearly and concisely
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
  • Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://CABQ.GOV 400 Marquette N.W.
Albuquerque, NM 87103
505 768-3700

humanresouces@cabq.gov

Position #1400706
LIBRARIAN M15
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This position closes January 27, 2015. 

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