Full job description Initial Posting Date:
06/04/2024 Application Deadline:
06/19/2024 Agency:
Oregon State Library Salary Range:
$4,755 - $7,296 Position Type:
Employee Position Title:
Outreach Librarian (Librarian) Job Description:
Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! Outreach Librarian (Librarian)
This position at the State Library of Oregon is part of the Talking Book and Braille Library
(Talking Books) division. An estimated 62,000 Oregonians have limited vision or other disabilities which prevent them from being able to use conventional books or other printed materials. Talking Books serves as the Oregon regional library for the print-disabled within the National Library Service's network by providing a wide variety of reading materials in audio or Braille formats. As the Outreach Librarian, you will coordinate patron services and further the reach of the Oregon Talking Book and Braille Library through intentional outreach and engaging programming. Collaborating with interest groups, educators, and professionals about improving services for print disabled Oregonians of all ages, including systematically underrepresented and under-resourced communities. You will also maintain and develop the collection and assist with the administration of the Automated Systems. The Outreach Librarian analyzes, plans, coordinates, creates, and maintains resources and services for Talking Book users.
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What We Are Looking For
Minimum Qualifications:
An American Library Association (ALA) accredited Master of Library Science degree.
Desired Attributes:
Demonstrated ability to work independently with little oversight, as well as in teams and to successfully work with a widely diverse group of individuals.
Demonstrated ability to continuously learn and develop skills in a changing work environment and to assist teammates navigate through system and organizational changes effectively and positively.
This individual must have training skills to educate or instruct others about all aspects of the Talking Book and Braille Library.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, plan short- and long-term projects, and adjust according to new information and feedback from supervisor and peers.
Preference Statement:
Those candidates with two years professional library experience and/or fluent bilingual Spanish/English skills will be given preference in this recruitment.
Application Details and Instructions
Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage
to submit your application. Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and attach a current copy of your cover letter and resume. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday
account. This announcement is for 1, full-time, permanent exempt, SEIU represented, Outreach Librarian (Classification: Librarian) position and may be used to fill future vacancies.
Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference, as it is not available for you to view after the announcement deadline. If you have questions about the announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact the Recruiter, Nancy Karnas at: | .
Benefits of Joining Our Team
You will work with a great group of people who are dedicated to making Oregon a fantastic place to live, work, and play. This position is at the State Library of Oregon
, located in Salem, Oregon. Additional benefits include:
Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package
. Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.
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. Hybrid work environment – While orientation will be conducted in office, this role will be open to Hybrid work once trial service is completed. Terms of hybrid work and schedule will be discussed and agreed upon between the hiring manager and successful candidate.
Additional Details
Employee is required to possess and maintain a valid driver's license issued by the state where the employee resides.
Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.
Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.
Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources
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