Description:

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

LIBRARIAN II – SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY

Number of Positions: 2

Starting Salary: $69,900

This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City’s collective bargaining agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) – BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Under general supervision, the Special Collections Librarian (Librarian II) performs professional librarian duties and functions as a first assistant at the Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection of Afro-American History and Literature at the Chicago Public Library’s Carter G. Woodson Regional Branch as part of the Archives and Special Collections (ASC) Division. To provide CPL users with a dynamic research experience focused on the rich cultural and historical experiences of Black Americans in the region, the Special Collections Librarian will show a dedicated commitment to public service that includes but is not limited to performing reference in an archive setting, coordinating programs, archival description, and donor relations. Candidate has strong organizational skills, and exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work creatively, collegially, and effectively as part of a team or independently. Special Collections Librarian will also oversee duties related to collections management, digitization, monitoring of facilities for preservation issues, deaccessioning of materials, and community partnerships. Demonstrated proficiency with library and/or archives management systems such as ContentDM and Archives Space. Knowledge of EAD, DACS, MARC and other metadata standards. Familiarity with digital formats and issues related to born-digital content. Working knowledge of standard computer office applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and other software. Maintain professional development through participation at local, state, or national level. Perform related duties as required.

LOCATION: 9525 S. Halsted Ave Woodson- Harsh

DAYS OFF: Two days off per week

SHIFT: Will be required to work some evenings and weekends

HOURS: 37.5 hours per week to be scheduled during normal unit

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited American Library Association college or university with a Master's degree in Library Science or an approved foreign credential evaluation plus one year of professional library experience.

Disclaimer - "Accredited" means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctorate degree program.

Education & Employment Verification- Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If you received your degree internationally, all international transcripts/diploma must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.

NOTE: To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience. You must include job titles, dates of employment, and specific job duties. (If you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered.) If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete and you will not be considered for this position. There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields.

NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at time of processing, if applicable.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a written exercise and/or a skills assessment test as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

· Master’s degree in: Archival Studies, or a Master’s degree in Public History, or a GLAM-related (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, Museums) Master’s degree.

· Knowledge of EAD, DACS, and/or other metadata standards.

· Work and/or volunteer experience working with African American collections/exhibits in a gallery, archives, and or library and/or museum setting.

Evaluation: Your initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application form and documents submitted with the application. Applications must be submitted by the individual applicant. No second party applicants will be accepted.

Residency Requirement: All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the City as outlined in 2-152-050 of the City of Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy in order to participate in the application process, please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources, at 312-744-4976 (voice) or 312-744-5035 (TTY). Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm on 5/19/2024