Librarian, Downtown & Business - Part Time

POSTING DATE: July 11, 2008

REQUISITION NUMBER: #081098

JOB SUMMARY: Seeking a librarian with MLIS or MLS from an ALA-accredited program to join a dynamic team providing general and business reference services in an extremely busy library serving a diverse clientele in downtown Pittsburgh.

REQUIREMENTS: The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills; expertise with electronic resources and Microsoft Office, and will have a commitment to exemplary customer service. Daily responsibilities include working public service desks and answering reference and readers' advisory questions in person and on the phone using both print and electronic resources. Responsibilities may include collection maintenance and program planning and implementation. Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, a strong commitment to teamwork, a genuine interest in people, flexibility, positive attitude, and the ability to work in a fast paced environment required. Experience with general and business databases and general and business reference work preferred.

WORK HOURS: 8:30-6:00 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8:30-5:00 Friday, as scheduled

SALARY: $18.462 per hour

HOW TO APPLY: Submit your resume and cover letter by July 21, 2008 to careers@carnegielibrary.org. In the subject line, please indicate the Job Title, Location and Requisition Number. You may also submit your interest for this position through the US Mail to Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Human Resources Department, 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 noting the Job Title, Location and Requisition Number on your cover letter.