Library Specialist, Adult Services, 20 hrs per week at Jackson County Library District

Medford, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Dec, 25

Salary

23.56

Posted On

02 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Technical Duties, Programming Activities, Reader's Advisory, Reference Questions, Volunteer Coordination, Library Materials Processing, Patron Privacy, Rules Enforcement, Library Operations

Industry

Libraries

Description

Description Job Close Date: October 14, 2025 @ 9:00am PST Position Summary The Library Specialist position performs customer service and a variety of moderately complex technical and paraprofessional duties in support of various sections or functions of the library, including Reference/Adult Services desks. Excellent customer service to library patrons is the core tenet of the Library Specialist position. The Library Specialist is also responsible for planning and facilitating programs for all ages, providing reader’s advisory, fielding reference questions, and may coordinate and train volunteers. Duties and Responsibilities Provide customer service to patrons by greeting, providing tours, and assisting patrons in all areas of the library. Work closely with Branch Managers and Librarians to plan, implement, and promote programming activities for all ages. Process newly acquired library materials, including all identifying stamps, labels, and covers. Support Reference, Teen, and Children’s service desks in assisting patrons with questions. Checks in and processes library materials as directed. Know and understand the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights, Freedom to Read Statement and Freedom to View Statement, recognizing that freedom of access is a fundamental tenet of a public library. Follow all legal and policy requirements related to patron privacy and custodianship of patron records. Process newly acquired library materials, including all identifying stamps, labels, and covers. Process damaged materials to ensure collections are in good condition. Inform library patrons of rules of conduct as necessary, and enforce those rules when appropriate. Assist with library opening and closing procedures. Regular attendance. Perform other duties as assigned. Compensation JCLS has a 16-step salary schedule with each step at 1.5%. The starting salary will be based on steps 1-5 on Grade I of the schedule. New hires are placed based on applicable education and experience to the job, as well as keeping within Oregon state pay equity laws. The starting range for this position is $22.18 to $23.56 per hour. Staff members who pass a Spanish language competency test are eligible for a Bilingual Stipend per JCLS policy. JCLS is an equal opportunity employer Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma or GED. One year of library experience. OR the equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties as described. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Two years of library experience. Bilingual. Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES Criminal background check required. Ability to travel to sites and branch locations.

Responsibilities

The Library Specialist provides excellent customer service to library patrons and performs various technical and paraprofessional duties. Responsibilities include planning programs, assisting patrons at service desks, and processing library materials.