Librarian

Scott County Community Development Agency•Elko New Market, MN

2d•$32 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

Provides information services; oversees a specific branch or program function in the library; pursues opportunities for community collaboration; plans, coordinates, and delivers library programs, services, and/or projects. Primary responsibilities fulfilled at various service points, including information desks and circulation desks; May make work assignments to library associates, aides, and volunteers.

Requirements

Requires equivalency of a Bachelor's Degree
Two years’ experience working in a library, educational or related setting.
A reliable form of transportation for the performance of work responsibilities is required.

Responsibilities

Welcomes customers to the library, assessing customer needs, and connecting customers with appropriate resources and staff; answering directional and informational questions; providing information services, including research assistance, readers' advisory, chat reference, and instruction.
Plans, delivers, and/or monitors programs to all ages, including early literacy classes; markets and promotes programs throughout the library system; and supports outreach; and attends events in the community as assigned, including Readmobile visits.
Assists customers with library accounts and materials, including processing account applications; verifying account information; checking materials in and out; renewing materials; placing holds and interlibrary loan requests; sorting and shelving materials; accepting payment and making change; and responding to customer concerns and disputes.
Assists customers through various aspects of using the library, including accessing library materials, public access catalog, Internet stations, printers, copiers, self-checkout, etc.; reserving meeting rooms; scheduling curbside appointments; faxing and scanning documents; instructing customers in the use of print electronic resources; and troubleshooting equipment problems.
Navigates change, especially technology, public library trends, and develops skills with new technology.
Markets and promotes library programs and services through the use of displays, digital marketing, and conversations with customers; and works with in coordination with the Library Technology Manager to create promotional materials including social media for in-house programming.