YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARIAN - Anchorage, United States - Municipality of Anchorage (AK)

Description

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This is a non-represented position (no union affiliation) and is subject to the provisions of the Personnel Rules of the Municipality of Anchorage.

DEPARTMENT:
Library


HOURS OF WORK:
Saturdays 11:30 AM to 6:00

PM


LOCATION:
3600 Denali Street, Anchorage, AK Assist patrons in finding and using library resources using print and electronic sources. Provide reference and readers' advisory services to youth, parents, teachers and caregivers. Develop and review library communications to the public. Perform search strategies and b1.bliographic retrieval. Assist department with programs and projects as needed. Attend department meetings and required trainings. Communicate by email and phone. Establish and maintain effective relations with coworkers, the public, and vendors; treat everyone with honesty, respect and fairness. Assist in APL's equity and inclusion efforts. Ensure excellent customer service and a positive user experience while being an efficient member of the team.
Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and at least 3 years professional experience related to the position.

• OR-Master's degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited school

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify Program. For more information, please go to E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS and (AS Accordingly, it will be necessary for the selected applicant to provide certain identification information and be fingerprinted. Fingerprint cards must be dated within 30 days from the date requested.

The processing fee of $48.25 plus the cost of being fingerprinted (variable), is the responsibility of the selected applicant and must be accomplished before beginning work.

Military Service Interview Preference:

Veterans or who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules D must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing the person as a veteran.

The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules D must attach proof of current service to the application.

Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment.

The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual's command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service.

The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an employer of National Service.

Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

Application Process:

Once an applicant clicks on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile.

Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account.


NOTE:
The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at

For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at during regular business hours of Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.

to 5:00 p.m. Alaska Time.

The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at