Librarian II, (A263510-7), 208, Main Branch

City of Laredo•Laredo, TX

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Coordinates a specialized collection or subject matter and serves as a general reference librarian. Recommends, interprets, and/or uses information resources to help patrons with specific information needs. Designs and implements educational programs for children, youth, and adults to meet the needs and interests of the community. Participates in outreach programs. Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff. Develops and delivers educational and engaging programs, activities, and resources within the library and in the community. Provides reader services, researches and answers reference questions, and recommends materials. Performs administration and management responsibilities for assigned collection(s). Develops collection, monitors condition of items, and reviews and replaces items to offer a wide variety of pertinent and high-interest information for all ages in varying formats. Oversees daily functions of library and staff. Maintains organization of the library’s items and areas, including inventory of all items needed for programming and daily duties; develops new or revised procedures, systems, and workflow. Collaborates with organizations to inform patrons of available services, resources, and programming. Participates in continuing education and professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge of resources that may benefit the community. Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.

Requirements

Master's degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited program.
At least one (1) year of experience working in a public library.
Valid Texas Driver License.
Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and written, in English and Spanish.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position.
Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of print and electronic resources.
Knowledge of basic research and reference service skills.
Knowledge of and experience with general procedures, types of resources, and patrons’ needs within special collections.
Knowledge of local regional history.
Knowledge of budget management.
Knowledge of information literacy development.
Knowledge of cataloging and digitization.
Skilled in planning and organization.
Skilled in project management.
Skilled in public speaking.
Skilled in analyzing and curating information.
Skilled in data collection, management, and analysis.
Ability to supervise and manage others.
Ability to manage time effectively.
Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
Ability to perform strenuous work and routine work.
Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.

Responsibilities

Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff.
Makes hiring and termination decisions; prioritizes assignments and directs work; develops and oversees employee work schedules and approves time away from work; provides and/or facilitates employee training and development; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; completes employee performance appraisals; determines or makes recommendations regarding new hire salaries and salary changes; and acts as liaison between employees and management.
Develops and delivers educational and engaging programs, activities, and resources within the library and in the community.
Provides reader services, researches and answers reference questions, and recommends materials.
Performs administration and management responsibilities for assigned collection(s).
Develops collection, monitors condition of items, and reviews and replaces items to offer a wide variety of pertinent and high-interest information for all ages in varying formats.
Oversees daily functions of library and staff.
Maintains organization of the library’s items and areas, including inventory of all items needed for programming and daily duties; develops new or revised procedures, systems, and workflow.
Collaborates with organizations to inform patrons of available services, resources, and programming.
Participates in continuing education and professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge of resources that may benefit the community.
Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
Conducts computer, software, and online database classes for library patrons and staff.
Maintains the leased materials collection; selects, orders and returns materials; decides which materials are needed to meet popular demand.
May maintain audio book, large print, e-book, and/or periodical collections.
Oversees daily activities and functions of information and adult services.
Plans, conducts, monitors and oversees adult programming.
Provides reader's service to adults; selects and displays new or interesting books for adults; advises adults of appropriate and/or interesting books.
Develops and directs training programs for library personnel engaged in adult's activities, including temporary and volunteer staff.
Maintains and reports adult programming statistics.
Oversees the daily activities and functions of a smaller branch library; ensures the smooth day to-day operations and ensures that all operations and services are conducted in compliance with City of Laredo/Laredo Public Libraries accepted policies, practices, and procedures.
Manages budget; oversees funds used to purchase necessary items for library programs, activities, office supplies, and building maintenance.
Monitors and balances funding, creates purchase requests, and participates in financial planning.
Plans, conducts, and monitors preteen and teen programming and services.
Researches other successful programs through reading professional literature and attending workshops.
Develops and directs training programs for library personnel engaged in preteen and teen activities, including temporary and volunteer staff.
Responsible for providing reference, readers services, collection development, programming, outreach, and reader's service to the community with special focus on preteens and teens (ages 12 to 18).
Develops a highly-visible public relations program for preteen and young adult services in the community, including partnerships with schools and other organizations.
Organizes and coordinates summer youth volunteers to help in the library.
Coordinates tours and group training for school and other group classes.
Maintains and reports youth services programming statistics
Coordinates the Teen Advisory Board (schedules meetings, etc.)