SUMMARY:  Responsible for performing professional level work related to collection

maintenance and development, readers’ advisory, and research. Develops and presents community programs and represents the library on City-wide committees. May be responsible for library administrative duties such as coordinating volunteers, handling building issues, opening/closing buildings, etc. Work requires limited supervision and the use of independent judgment and discretion.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Responds to inquiries from the public in person and over the phone to help them obtain the information they are seeking; conducts research to locate related information.
• Maintains collections in assigned area(s) of responsibility, which includes: recommending books for purchase; determining books to withdraw from the library, and/or performing other related activities.
• Executes community activities and programs related to applicable services; collaborates with representatives from other community agencies in planning activities in our immediate community and at either Library location.
• Plans, promotes, and implements age and interest appropriate programs/workshops for a variety of any and all community members. Coordinates performers/presenters to offer programs at the library. Plans, prepares, and maintains display exhibits to promote the circulation of materials, books, and other related items, and to promote events or services.
• Develops and facilitates training sessions for the general public.
• Participates in/on a variety of meetings, teams, committees, and/or other related groups to receive and convey information.
• Performs a variety of administrative activities in support of Library operations, which includes: preparing activity reports; processing a variety of forms; monitoring website links for accuracy; and/or, performing other related activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Will serve as a Librarian in Charge of the building in the absence of the supervisor, on weekends or on evenings.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of library science principles and practices;
• Knowledge of research methods and practices;
• Knowledge of reference materials, techniques, and practices;
• Knowledge of literature in assigned area of responsibility;
• Knowledge of book selection principles;
• Knowledge of print and on-line reference sources;
• Knowledge of cataloguing systems;
• Skilled in developing collections;
• Skilled in conducting reference interviews to determine the needs of the customer.
• Skilled in evaluating web sites for reliability, accuracy, and appropriateness;
• Skilled in troubleshooting computer problems;
• Skilled in retrieving, organizing, and disseminating information;
• Skilled in conducting Internet searches;
• Skilled in preparing and maintaining educational programming;
• Skilled in prioritizing, organizing, and managing multiple simultaneous projects;
• Skilled in reading, interpreting, applying, and explaining rules, regulations, policies, and procedures;
• Skilled in preparing clear and concise reports;
• Skilled in providing customer service;
• Skilled in gathering and analyzing information and making recommendations based on findings and in support of organizational goals;
• Skilled in operating a computer and related software applications;
• Skilled in communicating effectively with a variety of individuals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Library Science.
• One year of library experience.

PREFERENCES:

• Public library experience.
• History of successful and innovative programming
• Fluency in a second language, preferably Spanish.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Frequent reaching, walking, standing, talking, seeing, hearing, and manual dexterity.
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Work is typically performed in a standard office environment.
• Local travel may be required on an as-needed basis.
• Works a variety of day, evening, and weekend hours. Flexibility to attend community events is necessary.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must pass pre-employment drug test.
• Must pass criminal history check.
• Must pass motor vehicle records check.
• RATE OF PAY: 23.03 PER HOUR