Librarian-FT

Summary: Under general direction, performs a variety of professional librarian duties including providing information and assistance to customers of all ages; planning, scheduling, and presenting programs and/or services; performing reference, readers’ advisory services and bibliographic instruction; building relationships with community organizations; providing technology instruction; engaging in civic participation. 

This position will be assigned to the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library at 300 Park Avenue in Oklahoma City, OK.  

The hiring salary for this position is $51,001.60 annually.  This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week.  This position is exempt from the federal Fair Labor Standards Act.  The candidate should be available to work all hours the library is open, including some weekends and evenings.*

*Hours are subject to change based on the needs of the library.

The Metropolitan Library System offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees:

• Health benefits that include medical, dental, and prescription coverage for both employee and family

• Vision coverage paid in full

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Vacation Leave @ 8 hours per month

• Sick leave @ 8 hours per month

• Eleven paid holidays (subject to date of hire)

Additional benefit information can be found under Working at MLS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree from an ALA-accredited college or university in Library and Information Science.

HIGHLY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Enthusiasm for public service and the ability to work well with a diverse audience.
• Knowledge of current trends in library services.
• Experience building community partnerships.
• Experience working with makerspace technologies.