Branch Librarian [Youth Focus] - 24 hrs./wk.

Kent District Library•Rockford, MI

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Performed under the general direction of branch management, exercises professional librarian skills serving as a Branch Librarian. Specific duties will vary based on branch size and area of responsibility. This role focuses on youth services and requires 24 hours per week. The library environment typically requires extensive computer keyboard and mouse activity, in-person, electronic and telephone communication skills. Meeting attendance at various branch and service center locations is expected; self-identified mode of transportation is required. The preparation, loading and carrying or moving of materials is commonly required for all KDL positions. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Recruiting and hiring practices are based solely on job-related criteria.

Requirements

Master's degree in Library Science or related/relevant field, OR a Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years relevant experience, OR high school diploma plus 10 years applicable experience, with at least five of the ten in successful relevant service at Kent District Library.
Ability to travel between work locations and related places of business as needed.
Working knowledge and understanding of the principles, methods, and practices of public library operations, including searching methods, materials advisory, and reference interviews.
Considerable knowledge of available circulating materials and basic reference sources.
Advanced knowledge of public library computer hardware and software applications and how to access and search them.
Ability to work under general supervision with latitude in exercising independent judgment and discretion subject to Library policies, procedures, and professional practices.
Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to interact with various library staff and patrons in an effective and courteous manner.
Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.
Analytical ability to maintain accurate statistics.
Visual acuity and physical skills necessary to retrieve library materials from shelves and storage areas, maintain library materials, and operate equipment.
Physical ability to push/pull fully loaded book carts and lift/carry materials weighing up to 40 pounds.
Hearing ability to answer telephone and patron inquiries.
Computer skills necessary to effectively access information on the computer.
Ability to operate a variety of library equipment including a computer, fax, and copy machine.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides reference and information services to library patrons, including answering questions about collections, services, and policies, and interpreting patron needs.
Conducts research to obtain information sources, secures copies of information through inter and intra-library loans, assists patrons with subject specialty materials, and records reference statistics.
Assists patrons in searching for library materials, provides material advisory and reference interview services using ILS, print sources, KDL electronic databases, and Internet tools.
Participates in blogging and social media to support library initiatives and operations.
Maintains the collection, including shifting books, discarding materials, requesting replacements, evaluating donations, and displaying new or seasonal materials.
Communicates collection needs to Collection Development staff.
Facilitates, instructs, and assists library staff, volunteers, and patrons with basic technical support, maintenance, and troubleshooting of library equipment (e.g., copy machines, eReaders, computers, online tools) and provides one-on-one tech tutoring.
Assists in planning, organizing, and implementing library programs and special projects for KDL, including those for underserved communities.
Initiates and maintains community contacts.
Pursues professional development by serving on KDL committees, attending meetings, workshops, and conferences to stay current with library policies, procedures, and equipment.
Participates in professional organizations, shares information through networking, teaching workshops, and preparing presentations.
Performs clerical tasks such as materials order entry, supply ordering, word processing, filing, checking in periodicals, and sorting/distributing mail.
Serves the public by checking in/out materials, collecting money for lost/damaged items, issuing new/replacement library cards, registering new patrons, and processing name/address changes.
Facilitates access to KDL's digital collection by providing demonstrations and assistance with eReader devices and applications.
Performs collection maintenance duties: sorts and shelves materials, empties book drops, shelf-reads, shifts materials, cleans and inspects materials for damage, discards and repairs materials.
Ensures circulation policies and procedures are followed for accurate handling of customer and material records and the library database.
Performs data entry for late, lost, damaged, and claims returned items, and patron information.
Sorts, packs, unpacks, and inspects library materials received from or delivered to other libraries.
Runs reports and lists for item hold information and inter-library loan requests, and routes items appropriately.
Contacts patrons or other libraries as necessary.
Provides information to customers regarding circulation policies and procedures, and refers issues to branch management.
May count, balance, and record monies received through the point of sale and forwards reconciled funds and paperwork to the Finance Department.
May promote and process services and materials from the Library for the Talking Book and Braille Center (TBBC).
Performs other duties as assigned.