General Statement of Duties
Oversees assigned areas of professional library operations and programming. Reports to a Librarian III, Branch Librarian, or Library Manager.
***Currently there are two areas for assignment: Information Services and Youth Services***
Education and Experience:
Master’s degree in Library Information Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited college or university, plus experience in professional library work.
Experience with Innovative Interfaces Sierra and BiblioCommons preferred.
Qualifications:
- Proven knowledge of professional library principles, methods, materials and administrative practices.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of current and emerging technology applications, integrated library system (ILS) collection management tools, e-readers, tablets, smart phones, electronic information systems, social media applications and other downloadable library content.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and library-related software products.
- Demonstrated knowledge of adult, teen, and children’s literature in all formats.
- Proven ability to communicate technology concepts to users of varying skill levels.
- Proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with library staff, patrons and community groups.
Duties and Responsibilities Include:
- Provides reference and readers’ advisory services to library patrons of all ages using library resources in all formats.
- Communicates the practices and policies of the library to patrons.
- Participates in collection development, curation, and cataloging.
- Analyzes circulation trends and makes recommendations to enhance library collections.
- Assists patrons and staff with library technology.
- Coordinates and conducts library programming for all ages.
- Prepares displays, exhibits, book lists, and blogs.
- Serves as liaison to schools or other community groups on behalf of the library.
- Coordinates with database vendors and periodical distributors to provide patrons with electronic information and print materials.
- Performs circulation functions as needed, including creation of new library cards, checking materials in and out, etc.
Salary: $38.27 Hourly
See HERE for full job posting and to apply by June 21, 2024 at 4pm Eastern.
