Librarian I
About The Position
Works under the direction of the Senior Manager and/or the Public Services Supervisor to provide information services and assistance to the public in using library resources and facilities. Maintains and assists in developing collections, supports training and collection development, and coordinates specialized projects, collections, or programs. Supports library policies, procedures, and goals by providing professional library services. Provides reader’s advisory and public assistance, supports training for staff, volunteers, and the public, and maintains awareness of current adult and young adult services, activities, and programs. Oversees, coordinates, and serves as a resource person for special projects, services, and programs for the department and/or system. Participates in developing the library agency’s goals and objectives. Pushes fully loaded carts and shelves books as needed.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited library school; or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and one year of related professional library experience; or an equivalent combination of related training and experience that enables performance of the essential duties.
- Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
- Ability to operate a personal computer and basic office equipment.
- Ability to stoop, bend, stretch, push book carts weighing up to 40 pounds, and lift books weighing up to 25 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Provide information services, reader’s advisory, and assistance to the public in using library services and facilities.
- Maintain and assist in developing library collections; participate in collection development and serve as a resource person.
- Support and assist with departmental and/or system-wide training of staff, volunteers, and the public.
- Maintain awareness of current adult and young adult services, activities, and programs.
- Oversee, coordinate, and serve as a resource person for the development and maintenance of departmental and/or system-wide special projects, services, and programs.
- Participate in developing the library agency’s goals and objectives.
- Participate in library and community committees and meetings as assigned.
- Function as the staff member in charge of the department as needed.
- Provide basic circulation services as needed.
- Push fully loaded carts and shelve books as needed.
- Perform additional assigned functions, essential or otherwise.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
