Librarian I

Library Operations and Patron Experiences Number of Positions: 13 Starting Salary: $67,284 Position open to: All current City employees covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME – BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Under supervision, performs entry‑level professional library work in a public service division or unit at the Chicago Public Library and performs related duties as required. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Assists library patrons in using facility resources (e.g., catalog of library materials, indexes, reference materials) Assists in developing and administering library programs and services (e.g., adult book discussion, library orientation, bibliographic instruction, children's programs) Prepares reading lists, bibliographies and annotations for library collections Responds to questions and requests for information regarding library collections Oversees library collections and makes recommendations for the acquisition of new materials and collections Performs collection maintenance activities including shelving and purging of library materials Conducts research on bibliographic data using library databases and the Internet Promotes library programs, services and exhibits (e.g., designing flyers or displays, visiting area schools and community organizations) Compiles and maintains records and reports of library activities and inventories Processes interlibrary loans, reserves and holds Classifies and catalogs books and other library materials Assists in writing grants or seeking outside support for library programs May supervise the work of Library Associates, Library Pages and clerical staff NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited American Library Association college or university with a Master's degree in Library Science or an approved foreign credential evaluation. Selection Criteria: This position requires applicants to complete an interview that includes assessment as part of the interview process. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the interview process, will be selected. Commitment to Diversity: The City of Chicago has adopted ordinances 2‑74‑020 and 2‑74‑075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States, residents of Socio‑Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA), and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer. Work Schedule Days Off – Two days off per week. Shift – Will be required to work some evenings and weekends. Hours – 37.5 hours per week to be scheduled during normal business hours. #J-18808-Ljbffr