Digital Literacy Lab Specialist at Tulsa City-County Library – Tulsa, Oklahoma

The American Electric & Power Foundation Digital Literacy Lab (DLL) is a space were people of all ages will engage in the creation of information, problem solving and learning experiences that foster 21st Century skills needed to compete on a global scale. The DLL offers resources to assist children, youth and families in developing critical thinking skills, literacy and experience in the disciplines of math, science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to help bridge the digital divide. In this space, the Tulsa community will be exposed to STEM career paths and learning opportunities, participate in conversations about community endeavors and needs, and help to achieve the library’s goals of supporting the community and promoting lifelong learning.

The Digital Literacy Lab (DLL) Specialist is a proactive self-starter who embraces technology and is a passionate advocate for guiding and instructing customers of all ages in how to utilize STEM-based technology in an effort to learn new skills and create information. This person has an understanding of digital literacy and how it can be used to achieve success and has a proven history of excellent customer service, strong instruction, communication, and public speaking skills. Also, the DLL Specialist has the ability to understand the needs of the library customers and connect them to the right resource or service at the right time.

Requires occasional stooping or bending; occasional light lifting (up to 20 pounds) may be required; frequent use of office equipment as well as long periods of sitting, standing, or walking as needed.

Work is typically conducted indoors with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions; may have occasional exposure to office chemicals and/or extensive use of video display terminals.