Library Specialist (Access Services)

City of Kodiak•Kodiak, AK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Kodiak is recruiting for a full-time Library Specialist in the Kodiak Public Library Department. The Department is looking for an experienced team player who has the desire to be part of a progressive community library working hard to serve the needs of our community. Under general supervision, this position is responsible for performing a variety of technical, para-professional, and some professional librarian services in accordance with assigned area that could include: developing, planning, administering, and leading educational activities; providing assistance to patrons in locating educational, professional and recreational material; assisting with the development of operating policies and procedures for assigned Library section; evaluating and selecting materials; preparing bibliographies, booklists, and program guides; and providing work guidance to Library staff. The Library Department provides a variety of services and programs to support and enrich the lives of the residents of Kodiak. The Library Specialist is responsible for efficient delivery of a variety of programs for youth and adults in the Kodiak community and may be assigned specific program area(s), including, but not limited to the following: Access Services, Collection Services, and Youth Services. The Library Specialist must perform these duties in a manner that reflects positively on the City and the Department.

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED).
Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, education, public administration, or a related field and two to three years of library experience or teaching experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Demonstrate basic proficiency in library technology and proficient in customer service skills and library procedures.
Incumbent must have a valid driver’s license.
Knowledge of: Customer service principles and techniques; Operations, services, and activities of a library; Circulation principles and practices; Dewey decimal classification system; Basic policy and procedure practices; Interlibrary loan processes; Record and report preparation techniques; Basic mathematical concepts; Training and teaching principles; Computers and related software applications.
Skills in: Prioritizing and assigning work; Time Management; Providing customer service; Evaluating and developing library collections; Processing incoming and outgoing library materials; Preparing records and reports; Tracking routine operational statistics; Developing and facilitating effective outreach programs, events, displays, and related items; Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
Ability to: Oversee and participate in the physical maintenance of library materials; Work both independently and with a team; Work positively with the public in a wide range of situations; Catalog incoming material and enter into various databases; Navigate social media applications and use them to promote library-related programs and share library-related information; Use advanced graphic design software to create posters advertising library events and distribute them; Develop and maintain relationships with local organizations and businesses in order to promote the library and strengthen community involvement; Provide assistance and respond appropriately to requests and inquiries from patrons; Effectively present information in person or on the telephone; Adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems; Maintain accurate and complete records and files; Communicate on a one-to-one basis with both adults and children; Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Responsibilities

Plans, prioritizes, assigns, leads reviews and participates in the work of the library as in integral team member, with the ability to work independently.
Trains staff and volunteers on specialized work methods and procedures.
Performs library circulation desk duties, including circulation materials and updating patron records.
Assists patrons by providing solutions to informational requests and evaluating resources in order to match information needs with reference and/or advisory materials; processes interlibrary loan requests in order to meet the needs of patrons.
Participates in collection maintenance activities, which includes: selects new materials for the library collections, including books, DVDs, CDs, periodicals and digital resources; evaluates, removes, and replaces items following established guidelines; analyzes current collection and removes worn, outdated, and unused materials; sorts and organizes donated materials; and performing related activities.
Creates, prepares and distributes promotional material to publicize library programs.
Promotes library programs and services through the use of library website, print resources, and social media.
Facilitates and promotes programming related to educational programs sponsored by the library.
Maintains the library collections, ensuring they are diverse, current, relevant and meet the needs of the community.
Plans, prepares, coordinates, and presents innovative programs, including story time and other early literacy programs, STEM programs, such as summer reading events, crafts, visual and performing arts programs, and a variety of other programs that respond to community interests and needs.
Partners with community organizations and maintains relationships that further community and library goals; collaborate with non-profits, businesses, and schools to develop, promote and facilitate innovative, engaging programs at the library.
Helps plan, prepare, and coordinate the summer reading program.
Promotes and encourages library patronage by using the media, including press releases, audio public service announcements; radio reports, social media, and print media.
Maintains, compiles, and submits a variety of routine reports related to library activities.
Reviews and recommends changes and/or modifications to the library’s operating policies and procedures to the Director.
Participates in the implementation of approved policies and procedures; monitors work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.