Adult Services Librarian

City of Copperas Cove•Copperas Cove, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides reference and computer use assistance to the public at the library's reference desk. Assists patrons with diverse technology tools. Provides outreach to civic leaders, business managers and other community members. Plans and conducts programs for adults. Performs a variety of routine clerical and accounting work to keep official records for the library.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent
Two (2) years experience in education or libraries
Must have valid Texas driver's license.
Knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Word and Excel, e-mail, and calendar applications
Knowledge of library practices, procedures and information sources
Skills to use modern office and audiovisual equipment including, but not limited to computer, scanner, fax machine, digital projector, digital camera, copier, and calculator
Skills to design and print graphical materials that communicate about library programs
Ability to learn and explain diverse software, technology tools and research methods.
Ability to effectively meet and deal with the public
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to handle stressful situations
Ability to understand and follow instructions

Responsibilities

Receive visitors, calls, e-mail and other communication and answer questions from library patrons using professional research methods and tools including the online library catalog, TexShare databases, locally licensed databases, materials in the library collection, local reference files and other sources.
Assist patrons with public computer use, fax machine use, WiFi network access and printing.
Assist patrons with technology tools including e-book readers, 3D printer, laser etcher, CNC router, Cricut machine and programmable robots.
Provide outreach to civic leaders, business managers and other community members to encourage reference requests, online database use and search profiles.
Assist with planning and publicizing library programs for adults.
Create library promotional materials in print, electronic, social media, digital video and other formats.
Select reference, non-fiction and adult fiction materials for purchase.
Act as a back-up for Circulation staff.
Input data to standard office and department forms; post data to various reports such as annual reports.
Ability to perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Regular and timely attendance is an essential job function.
Compose, type, and edit a variety of correspondence, reports, memoranda, publicity materials and other material requiring judgment as to content, accuracy, and completeness.