Librarian I - Adult Services - North Branch

City of Abilene•Abilene, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Librarian I – Adult Services – North Branch works under the general supervision of the Librarian II – Branch Manager – North Branch and is responsible for programming and services for adults. The role requires independent judgment, initiative, tact, and courtesy. Work is evaluated through review of plans, programs, and reports, and in conferences. The position supervises lower-level staff and volunteers. The Librarian assists patrons with information needs in person, by phone, and electronically; provides reader’s advisory and technology assistance; and plans, conducts, and evaluates adult programs, presentations, special events, and group tours. Programs may take place inside or outside the library. The Librarian collaborates with City departments, library branches, and community agencies; supports collection maintenance; prepares reports and statistics; maintains book displays; and keeps current with trends in public library services. Travel between work sites for meetings, programming, and training is required using a personal vehicle. The position requires an MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited college or university. One year of public library work experience is preferred. A valid Texas driver’s license, the ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment, or a military waiver is required. Outreach and programming may involve working outdoors in seasonal weather. The position has a medium overall strength demand, including lifting up to 50 pounds and carrying up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

A Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS) or a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited college or university is required.
A valid Texas driver’s license, the ability to attain one within 90 days of employment, or a military waiver is required.
Knowledge of contemporary public library operations, current library materials and technologies, mobile and digital platforms, reference sources, research techniques, ALA public-service guidelines, collection classification and selection, office management, work organization, and supervision.
Ability to provide strong customer service; troubleshoot computers, digital devices, printers, and OPACs; use Microsoft Office and Google software; analyze problems; and recommend practical solutions.
Ability to work one-on-one with patrons with minimal computer skills and assist with digital devices, laptops, lab computers, and mobile and digital platforms.
Ability to organize work, coordinate activities, demonstrate catalog and electronic information resources, communicate effectively, evaluate programs, make decisions under pressure, work on a team, provide leadership, meet deadlines, and establish cooperative working relationships.
Ability to follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values: Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
Ability to work outdoors in seasonal weather conditions as needed for outreach and programming.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including a medium strength demand: lifting up to 50 pounds and carrying up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

One year of work experience in a public library is preferred.
Experience with Sirsi/Dynix Library systems is helpful.

Responsibilities

Assist library patrons in person, by phone, or electronically with informational needs.
Provide reader’s advisory and technology assistance.
Plan, conduct, and evaluate library programs for adults, including regularly scheduled programs, special events, and group tours held inside or outside the library.
Plan, coordinate, and conduct presentations for internal and external groups on library topics.
Collaborate with City departments, library branches, and community agencies.
Assist Technical Services staff with collection maintenance tasks as needed.
Compile, prepare, and maintain reports, records, and statistics.
Submit a monthly report of library activities to the supervisor for distribution to library administration.
Travel between work sites for meetings, programming, and training using a personal vehicle.
Prepare and maintain book displays.
Maintain knowledge of current trends in public library services.
Supervise lower-level staff and volunteers.
Perform other related duties as assigned.