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Programming and Community Engagement Librarian


Salary:  $47,070.40 minimum

Location:  Des Moines - 50309 - Polk County, IA

Job Type:  Full-time

Agency:  131 Iowa Department for the Blind

Job Number:  24-00405

Closing:  8/16/23 11:59 PM Central

Point of Contact:   <mailto:Sarah.Willeford at blind.state.ia.us>
Sarah.Willeford at blind.state.ia.us or 515-494-8439

 

To Apply:  In addition to applying online applicants are strongly encouraged
to attach a cover letter and resume.

 
Job Description:

The Iowa Library for the Blind and Print Disabled within the Iowa Department
for the Blind located in Des Moines is seeking applicants for the position
of Librarian 1 to fill the role of Programming and Community Engagement
Librarian.  This position is responsible for developing, coordinating, and
implementing all aspects of programs and community outreach for the library.

 

Community Engagement

*	Work throughout the state to foster and grow the library reputation
*	Create and coordinate marketing and publicity for the library
*	Assist and coordinate the development of effective marketing of
library services, Instructional Materials Center services, programming,
content and resources for the website, blogs, podcasts, newsletters and
social media
*	Collaborate with Iowa school systems to help expand and support
learning opportunities, accessibility and literacy
*	Serve as liaison to community groups, organizations and agencies,
acts as an ambassador for the library
*	Develop collaborative projects and connections with partners and
nurture ongoing relationships
*	Collaborate with the Patron Services Team and Youth Services
Librarian to develop coordinated and consistent messaging for outreach
services
*	Lead efforts to recruit new and manage existing volunteers;
coordinate volunteer opportunities with library teams

Programming

*	Initiate, plan, develop, oversee and implement a variety of programs
and activities to encourage the use of the library by teens and adults and
enhance the image of the library
*	Work with other library team members to oversee programming and
community engagement needs
*	Coordinate and manage the scheduling of outside presenters and
collaborators for teens and adults along with ancillary projects such as
book groups, book festivals and technology fairs
*	Measure outcomes using a variety of methods to make recommendations
and implement solutions as needed
*	Coordinate library participation in community outreach events and
collaborate with other library staff to coordinate staffing and support
*	Collect statistics and contribute to monthly reports

Library Services

*	Makes book purchase suggestions based on programming and events
*	Participate in collection management and maintenance; including pull
lists, shelving, shifting and weeding
*	Provide customer service to patrons and community members
*	Listen to patron needs and show flexibility and willingness to
experiment with new ideas to meet the needs of the community
*	Provide Reader Advisory services to patrons by conducting reference
and readers' advisory interviews to guide patrons to reading materials and
information resources
*	Provide high-quality training in the use of specialized formats,
such as digital talking books, digital players, BARD, library's on-line
catalog and other library services
*	Manage patron accounts through the use of the library's integrated
library systems
*	Work scheduled phone, mail and information desk shifts, as well as
substituting as needed
*	Participates in department projects and programs

Competencies

*	Knowledge and follow through of library principles, practices and
techniques
*	Knowledge of cataloging and classification of library materials
*	Knowledge of reference and research methods and materials
*	Knowledge of selection and acquisition procedures for library
materials
*	Ability to identify, analyze, and anticipate the needs of patrons;
to develop appropriate courses of action to meet such needs
*	Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgement
*	Attention to detail
*	Ability to work alone with minimal supervision, with others in a
team environment and collaborate inside and outside of the library
*	Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines
*	Ability to adapt to change; willingness teach and learn new way of
doing things; including new technologies
*	Confident user of digital hardware and software
*	Confident user of presentation technology and equipment
*	Committed to quality service

What We Offer  

. Team-oriented, positive work environment  

. Excellent affordable benefit package  

. Paid holidays plus vacation and sick time

. Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) retirement plan  

. Optional retirement savings 457 plan with employer contributions  

. Employee discount programs


Minimum Qualification Requirements

A Master's degree in Library Science from an accredited school of Library
Science;

OR

an undergraduate degree from an accredited four year college or university
and one year of full-time professional librarian or archives experience
(i.e., similar to work indicated in this description). For additional
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