Public Service Librarian

City of Marshall•Marshall, TX

About The Position

The Public Service Librarian oversees all aspects of public services and supports library patrons. The role provides reference and readers’ advisory services, assists patrons with print and online resources and internet access, and helps patrons meet their educational, informational, and recreational needs. The librarian also guides staff in using library resources and oversees the proctor test program. The position develops and conducts programming and outreach for children, teens, and adults in coordination with youth services staff; builds cooperative relationships with schools, colleges, community agencies, and organizations; and promotes awareness of library programs and services. It participates in collection evaluation and development, selects and maintains library materials, processes library card applications and patron records, provides telephone services, works scheduled circulation desk hours as needed, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS) from an ALA-accredited library school.
Public service attitude and effective interpersonal, organizational, and oral and written communication skills with staff and patrons.
Knowledge of basic library operations, current practices and trends, and library resources.
Excellent public relations skills.
Ability to work closely with others in a team environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and general office equipment.
Ability to rapidly learn and perform tasks, manage multiple ongoing tasks, and effectively use complicated library software.
Minimum typing speed of 35 WPM.
Must pass a medical examination and drug screening as authorized by law.
Valid Texas Class C driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to perform the job with or without accommodations.
Ability to exert light physical effort and occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull objects and materials, mostly file boxes, weighing up to 35 pounds.
Visual perception and ability to communicate orally.
Manual dexterity for typing, writing, and driving; visual acuity for reading and reviewing documents and prolonged computer work; and mental acuity to read, interpret, and apply policies and principles.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of public services.
Provide reference and readers’ advisory services.
Assist patrons individually and in groups with print and online resources and internet access.
Respond to patron inquiries and interpret policies to resolve problems.
Help patrons select materials and meet educational, informational, and recreational needs.
Guide and support staff in using print and online library resources.
Oversee the proctor test program.
Develop, promote, and conduct children’s, teen, and adult programming and outreach in coordination with youth services staff.
Develop cooperative outreach programs and maintain communication with library partners, school districts, colleges, and community agencies.
Promote library programs, resources, and services with community organizations and schools.
Participate in collection evaluation and development; assess materials for addition, replacement, repair, or withdrawal and assist other staff with this work.
Manage selection of books and other library materials in coordination with other library staff.
Review patron requests and selection aids to identify materials to add to the collection.
Contact publishers, dealers, and library software vendors as needed.
Select materials for the memorial program as necessary.
Shelve and shelf-read in the assigned section daily, applying collection development and maintenance standards.
Provide appropriate library services over the telephone.
Process library card applications, create patron records, and maintain patron record accuracy and confidentiality in the automation system.
Work scheduled circulation desk hours as needed.
Perform necessary daily functions when the primary person is absent.
Perform additional duties as apparent or assigned.