Metropolitan Library System of Oklahoma County

Special Collections Librarian

Metropolitan Library System of Oklahoma County  •  $52k - $63k/yr  •  Oklahoma City, OK (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Level: Experienced
Job Location: Downtown Library - Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: Master's Degree
Salary Range: $51,521.60 - $63,107.20 Salary
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Summary: Performs a variety of professional librarian duties within the context of local history and archives, including providing information and assistance to guests of all ages; planning, scheduling, and presenting programs and/or services; performing reference; building relationships with community organizations; and engaging in civic participation.
This position will be assigned to the Special Collections and Research department within the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library at 300 Park Avenue in Oklahoma City, OK.
The hiring salary for this position is $51,521.60 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 department.
The Metropolitan Library System offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees:
- Health benefits that include medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage paid in full for Employee-only coverage (Family coverage available)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Vacation Leave @ 8 hours per month
- Sick leave @ 8 hours per month
- Twelve paid holidays (subject to date of hire)
- Defined Contribution (retirement) plan where employee contributes 6% and is matched at 10% (required participation for full-time employees)

QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Education and

Experience:
- Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited college or university in Library and Information Science, or a Master of Arts in Museum Studies or History
HIGHLY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:
- Two (2) years of professional experience in special collections, archives, or a library setting.
- Enthusiasm for public service and the ability to work well with a diverse audience.
- Knowledge of best practices for archival arrangement, processing, preservation, and accessibility.
- Familiarity with research techniques for local, cultural, or public history.
- Understanding of Oklahoma culture and history.
- Awareness of current trends in library, archival, and/or special collections services.
- Initiative to independently develop ideas for content, programming, and library services.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and community partners on ongoing projects.
- Experience building and sustaining community partnerships.
- Experience working with makerspace technologies.
Metropolitan Library System of Oklahoma County

About Metropolitan Library System of Oklahoma County

The Metropolitan Library System of Oklahoma County includes 19 libraries in the Oklahoma City metro area. The libraries include Almonte, Belle Isle, Capitol Hill, Ralph Ellison, Patience S. Latting Northwest, Ronald J. Norick Downtown, Southern Oaks and Wright in Oklahoma City, as well as Bethany, Choctaw, Del City, Edmond, Harrah, Jones, Luther, Midwest City, Nicoma Park, The Village and Warr Acres.

Metro Library is governed by a 27-member Library Commission appointed by the municipalities in which the libraries are located and is funded by county ad valorem tax.

Industry
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Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Year Founded
1965
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