Technical Librarian jobs in Portland, OR

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Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another:

Service · Professionalism · Integrity · Respect · Individual accountability · Trust

By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We’re always looking to improve. That’s the Clackamas County SPIRIT.

Clackamas County Core Values

Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.

CLOSE DATE

This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

Please Note: The application deadline may be extended to expand the pool of qualified candidates. Any recruitment timeline changes will be communicated to all who have initiated an application process or have submitted an application.

Annual Pay Range: $68,868.87 - $87,447.48

Hourly Pay Range: $33.110035 - $42.042059

Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.

Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.

We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.

Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee’s date of hire.

Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.

Generous paid time off package, including:

• 12 hours of vacation accrued per month
  • Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals in compliance with EPP 66 - Vacation Leave! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.
• 8 hours of sick accrued per month
• 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year

Other Benefits:

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
  • Employer paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee’s share of the retirement contribution.)
  • OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65
• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• A Choice of Dental Plans
• Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes
• Longevity pay
• Other retirement savings options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)

This is a full time County position represented by the Employees' Association.

Employees' Association (EA) Full Time Benefits

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• Are you passionate about providing public library services to the local community?
• Are you someone with an acute attention to detail and excel at managing change while maintaining a focus on consistency and data standards?
• Do you have exceptional skills in building partnerships and relationships?
• Are you devoted to making equity a core mission of your work?
• Do you have a personal commitment to putting ethics into action by holding yourself to the highest standards of professionalism, honesty, and objectivity?

If you answered YES to the questions above, please read on!

Clackamas County Library Support Services is seeking an experienced, motivated, and collaborative individual to join our dynamic team as a Technical Services Librarian (classified as Librarian 2). If selected for this position, you will be responsible for providing professional library services of a complex or technical nature to 13 diverse libraries across the County. Specifically, in this role, you will serve as the subject matter expert and will work closely with another Technical Services Librarian to coordinate all centralized technical services for Libraries in Clackamas County (LINCC), manage daily cataloging workload, analyze and troubleshoot issues, communicate procedural changes, as well as plan and complete longer-term projects.

Library Support Services is part of the Department of Transportation & Development (DTD) under Community Services. We are committed to providing a variety of centralized services that support the independent, autonomous member libraries in the LINCC consortium, so they can provide outstanding assistance and resources to their patrons. It is critical that every member of our program recognizes the vital role we play in our libraries' communities and understands the expectations those communities have for access, availability, and value. Our team satisfies this demand by understanding customer needs, monitoring industry trends and developments, planning improvements, and offering a solution-based approach to challenges or issues that arise. To that end, we are searching for an individual, who is motivated to contribute to a highly functional team with a strong focus on cooperation and innovative solutions, and who can demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Possession of a Master's degree in Library Science (MLS) or a Master's degree in Library Information Systems (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited college or university
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience providing professional library services
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience locating, creating, evaluating, and/or editing bibliographic and authority records, including experience working with bibliographic-level records in MARC format and application of AACR2 and RDA cataloging rules
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience using acquisitions, serials, and reporting functions of an Integrated Library System (ILS)

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Experience working in a public library cooperative or consortium
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience creating original MARC records using AACR2 and RDA cataloging rules
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience using SirsiDynix Symphony and BLUEcloud Analytics
• Experience using cataloging software, such as OCLC Connexion, MarcEdit, or similar systems
• Experience analyzing computer log files to recreate events and isolate errors
• Experience developing/reviewing local cataloging standards
• Experience creating, analyzing, and modifying batch data files

Pre-employment Requirements:

• Must successfully pass a criminal history check which may include national or state fingerprint records check
• Employment is contingent upon passing a post-offer physical assessment. Accommodation requests will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with State and Federal legislation.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. Accommodation requests for an acceptable alternative method of transportation will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with State and Federal legislation. Learn more about the County's driving policy.

• For Veterans qualified for Veteran’s Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.

KEY COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE

We are searching for someone who:

• Aligns with Clackamas County Core Values of Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, Individual Accountability, and Trust “SPIRIT”.
• Builds & Maintains Professional Relationships with internal and external customers, partners and stakeholders by honoring commitments and delivering exceptional customer service.
• Commits to Teamwork and Collaboration by working effectively towards a shared goal, encouraging sharing of information, productive problem solving and putting team success first.
• Demonstrates Excellent Customer Service by anticipating, assessing, and responding effectively to the needs of those we serve.
• Communicates Professionally demonstrating self-awareness, respect for others, and adjusting to various levels of technical skills & understanding of subject matters.
• Embraces Continual Learning through commitment to education, self-improvements, and willingness to grow within the job as technology and organizational changes demand it.
• Values Technology & Use of Electronic Systems appropriately and effectively for the processing and distribution of information, supports the implementation and use of technology in the workplace.
• Seeks to Problem Solve by using critical thinking and analytical skills, identifying alternative strategies & developing a solution-focused approach to address challenges or issues.
• Displays Creativity and Innovation by taking initiative in improving processes, programs, services and products through new approaches or ideas and being open to others’ ideas.
• Promotes Cross Cultural Effectiveness by engaging in a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds and values.
• Puts Ethics into Action by holding themselves to a high standard of professional, honest, and objective behavior in all dealings and interactions.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Creating original MARC records and copy cataloging thousands of new physical materials each month. Includes reviewing, editing, and assigning standardized Library of Congress authorized headings; providing accurate descriptive data; maintaining quality and accuracy of bibliographic data and authority control in compliance with current and emerging international and local bibliographic encoding standards.
• Conducting regular maintenance within the cataloging, serials, and acquisitions ILS modules. Includes creating and updating serial controls; batch editing MARC and item records; creating, modifying, troubleshooting and deleting FTP, EDIFACT and other associated files; and completing seasonal rollover processes.
• Supporting and training library staff in workflow processes and the use of technical services software (cataloging, acquisitions, serials, reporting, automated processes, and the online catalog). Developing and maintaining instructional materials on LINCC intranet.
• Acting as a liaison between libraries and vendors to facilitate automated acquisitions processing.
• Collaborating with library staff to inform and develop recommendations for improving current services, practices and procedures related to cataloging and acquisitions.
• Developing, maintaining, and improving reports used for statistics and day-to-day operations.

Duties require continuous walking/moving, standing for extended periods, frequent squatting, kneeling, bending, twisting, reaching forward and overhead, fine motor control, and the ability to lift 35 pounds, lift and carry 20 pounds, overhead reach 5 pounds, and push/pull 20 pounds. Duties also involve exposure to dust and odor/fumes including strong perfumes.

This position works 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Friday. Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended.

Please Note: This position is eligible for hybrid on-site/telework subject to the Clackamas County Teleworking Policy and based on the Department’s business needs. The exact amount of on-site/telework and schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager during time of offer. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington. Washington residents must perform 50% of their time on-site at Clackamas County.

Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.

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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The mission of the Business and Community Services (BCS) Department is to provide and promote County Libraries, the Library Network, County Fair, Rural Parks, Forest Management, Stone Creek Golf Club, Property Management and Business and Economic Development. In addition, BCS manages the operation of two service districts; North Clackamas Parks & Recreation District and Library District of Clackamas County. We provide educational, economical, cultural and recreational resources and programs to Clackamas County residents, visitors and business partners so that Clackamas County continues to be a great place to live, learn, visit, work and play.

ABOUT LINCC

The LINCC (Libraries in Clackamas County) cooperative consists of 13 member libraries (operated by 11 cities, with one location operated directly by Clackamas County).

Our office, LINCC Library Services (Library Network), provides the centralized services and support which help the independent, autonomous LINCC libraries to function as a County-wide cooperative and provide a seamless patron experience County-wide. These services include ILS administration, cataloging services, courier services, technology support, interlibrary loans, centralized procurement of shared resources, training support, project coordination, and other administrative support/services.

Our office works closely with individual LINCC libraries and with LINCC professional committees (made up of staff members from member libraries) to identify priorities, develop shared practices and procedures, deliver new services, address problems or issues, and improve the patron library experience County-wide.

Learn more about LINCC

Clackamas County only accepts online applications.

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Application Process

Help with the Application

If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or e-mail us. Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).

HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

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VISA SPONSORSHIP

Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.

Victoria Vysotskiy, Recruiter
Vvysotskiy@clackamas.us