Librarian Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Undergraduate four (4) year degree
• Applicable experience
• Knowledge of young adult literature
• Skill in preparing and implementing youth programs
• Ability to maintain young adult area of the Library
• Knowledge of library policies and procedures
• Knowledge of operation of automated library equipment
• Knowledge of computer operation and functions including data processing
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions
• Ability to plan, schedule and organize work
• Ability to prepare meaningful, concise and accurate reports
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form
• Ability to develop good rapport with library patrons, supervisors and co-workers
• Ability to move library materials from one location to another

Responsibilities

• Prepares and presents youth programs
• Maintains and decorates young adult section
• Reads shelves in young adult area
• Reads reviews, selects, and codes materials
• Administers the collection budget for area of responsibility
• Maintains knowledge of available materials and patron reading preferences
• Conducts inventory of materials, as required
• Remains current on technology trends and online resources
• Assists patrons in locating library materials
• Responds to patron reference questions
• Instructs patrons in library computer use and monitors internet usage
• Checks library materials in/out to patrons on automated system
• Responds to patron questions about library materials and services such as interlibrary loans
• Answers telephones
• Directs patrons to appropriate area of the library
• Issues library cards
• Places patron holds on materials
• Instructs patrons on use of library computer
• Distributes Golden Buckeye applications and voter registration materials
• Collect patron fines
• Represents the library to community groups, schools, and governmental units as assigned
• Shelves library materials and reads shelves as requested
• Maintains records
• Performs general maintenance of library materials
• Attends staff meetings, workshops, in-service training, and services on committees, as requested
• Sets up tables and chairs for meetings
• Performs additional duties as assigned