Teen Librarian - Rockville Public Library, Town of Vernon. Houry Rate: $23.46 - $25.13. Must be able to work nights and weekends.
General Statement of Duties:
Plans, organizes, and supervises library programs in the areas of
Children, Teens or Adults. Performs professional library services in
assisting library patrons in the selection and use of library materials.
Supervision Received: Works under the general direction of the Library Director or designee.
Supervision Exercised: Assigns work to Library Assistants and other staff within the designated department.
Essential Job Functions:
Receives oral and written instruction form the Library Director. Plans
and organizes work according to season of year, special events and
library schedule. Organizes programs with schools, parent groups and
other community organizations. Develops and conducts programs in
designated department, and encourages use of library facilities and
materials. Develops advertising material to publicize programs and
services of the library. Examines professional publications, and other
sources, for selection of books, periodicals, and related materials.
Helps build book collection, periodicals and communication materials
through consultations with Director and other staff members. Arranges
book displays; prepares reading lists for school and community
distribution. Keeps up-to-date on current library trends. Trains and
oversees work assignments of Library Assistants and other departmental
staff. Regular and punctual attendance.
Other Job Functions Duties:
Prepares regular narrative and statistical reports for the Director.
Reports goals achieved to the Director. Attends meetings and
participates in professional library organizations. Other duties as
required. Performs related work as required.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this
job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
frequently required to sit, talk, hear and perform repetitive tasks with
hands, wrists and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk,
kneel, use hands to operate, finger, handle or feel objects or controls
and reach with hands and arms; may be required to perform repetitive
motions. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop
and crouch. May regularly be required to lift, push or pull up to 30
pounds. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and
various pieces of office equipment. Specific vision abilities required
by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to
adjust focus.
Work Environment: The work characteristics
described here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions. Employee performs a variety of simple
tasks following instructions provided. Some tasks require independent
judgment and initiative. May be exposed to dust, book mold and mildew;
fluctuations in inside temperature & electro-magnetic radiation as a
computer screen. The noise level in the work environment is generally
quiet to moderately loud.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Strong knowledge of library services provided in a public library
setting; strong knowledge of library principles and practices, thorough
knowledge of library programming; knowledge of community reading
interests, books, authors and other general literature and reference
materials. Thorough knowledge of computers used in a public library.
Excellent customer service skills; strong oral and written communication
skills; excellent organizational skills. Critical thinking skills with
the ability to draw conclusions or approaches to problems to implement
solutions; ability to foster relationships and deal effectively with
employees and the general public. Ability to work independently and in a
team. Ability to develop and implement library programs. Ability to
follow and give written and oral instructions; ability to administer
policies and procedures and explain them; ability to be in charge of
library during some shifts; ability to supervise staff. Must be computer
proficient with the ability to learn software programs specific to the
job. Ability to use standard office equipment. Ability to work evenings
and weekends. A Police background check will be required.
Experience & Training:
Master’s degree in Library Science from an accredited institution, with
at least two (2) years in professional library experience, and some
supervisory experience. Strong knowledge of automated library systems.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience which
demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of this position.
TO APPLY: Apply online. Closing date: March 5, 2021.
