Special Collections Librarian II

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Phoenix Public Library serves a diverse multiethnic clientele of over 4.8 million people, with a central library and 16 branches. The library offers collections in multiple languages, a full range of cutting edge electronic resources and customer focused public services. PPL is a large system seeking motivated candidates to advance their career opportunities through a pathway designed for upward mobility. We offer a variety of development opportunities for supervisors through leadership and mentor programs. Join this innovative team today!

The Phoenix Public Library is looking for a Special Collections Librarian II to provide leadership and assistance in managing the special collections team. This team works with collections that deliver unique Burton Barr-only service: The Arizona Room, Rare Book Room, Government Documents, and Central Gallery. This position will work with, and report to, the Librarian III- Adult Services Special Collections Manager at Burton Barr Central Library.

This position takes an active role in Special Collections, including: programming, collection maintenance, reference, exhibits and working with other city departments to meet special requests. Librarian IIs perform professional library work and be responsible for providing innovative and creative approaches to goal setting, planning, customer service, information services, readers advisory, and systemwide committee work. The Librarian II job duties consist of challenging and complex professional library work ranging in all ages of service. Supervision is exercised over professional, paraprofessional level staff.

This position requires a high aptitude for technology, time management and knowledge of the principles and practices of archival work. Work includes performing technical and varied administrative and professional assignments.

Responsibilities include and not limited to:

• Maintaining local history library collection,

• Handling rare and fragile objects in the Rare Book Room and Arizona Room collections.

• Working with multiple city departments, art organizations, local scholars, creatives, and heritage institutions.

• Creating and presenting library programs based upon materials within the collection.

• Ongoing digitization efforts within local history library collection, including digital asset management and metadata creation.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Commitment to promoting a positive work environment through focusing on exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.

• Knowledge of principles and practices of public libraries.

• The ability to provide reference and customer assistance through digital means.

• Essential work functions include the use of Office 365 and cloud-based systems.

SALARY

Pay Range: $54,454.40 to $93,121.60 annually.

Hiring Range: $54,454.40 to $72,966.40 annually.

Pay Range Explanation:

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.

• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information

• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions

• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans

• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan

• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually

• Dental, vision, and life insurance options

• Employer paid long-term disability

• Free Bus/light rail pass

• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year

• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days

• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period

• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in library science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited institution.

• OR a Master's degree in an information science field such as business, education, humanities, science, or social science.

• Two years of progressively responsible library experience, Including one year of professional library work.

• Working irregular hours such as weekends and evenings may be required.

• The City job description can be found here.

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• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Experience with:

• Supervising staff in a professional environment.

• Community outreach, teaching, or public presentations.

• Special collections, archives, museums, and/or other cultural heritage collections.

• Digitization or digital preservation of archival material.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes May 29, 2024. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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