Employment

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a professional Library position.  The Adult Services Librarian performs advanced and complex Library services in conjunction with selection, maintenance, reference, and circulation of Library materials to meet the needs of the community.

All of the duties listed below are essential job functions All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties.   Nothing in this description restricts the Library’s right to change this job description at any time and/or to assign or reassign duties.  Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Provide reference services i.e. staff the reference desk and answer questions using a variety of print and electronic mediums, provide assistance with computer and electronic devices, perform reader’s advisory, provide instruction for searching the online catalog, subscription databases, and the Internet, locating materials, and placing interlibrary loan requests
2. Perform collection maintenance including materials evaluation, selection, and weeding
3. Create and conduct programming or procure performers for adult library programming both on and off-site and oversee its completion
4. Perform outreach and actively seek partnerships with organizations, agencies, and businesses within the community
5. Seek and write grants
6. Seek and participate in professional development and continuing education opportunities
7. Attend consortium and system meetings and events
8. Participate in the library’s adult social media presence
9. Work with the Adult Services Manager and the IT Librarian to maintain the Adult portion of the Library’s web site, which may include creating, posting, or deleting information
10. Create informational, promotional and marketing materials or displays for external and internal use
11. Produce, maintain, and evaluate statistics as required or requested
12. May Serve as person in charge (PIC) of department in absence of the manager or the Library in absence of the managers
13. Enforce Library policies and procedures
14. Perform other duties as required or assigned

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires sitting, standing, stooping, bending, and the ability to lift/move books up to 40 pounds and full library carts
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing and exchange accurate information with staff and library patrons
• Requires ability to effectively and efficiently operate basic office machinery (computer, printer, copier, telephone, fax machine, paper cutter, laminating machine, microfilm/fiche readers, smart TVs, media projectors, etc.)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education:       Masters degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited Library school

Experience:     Library experience preferred

Skills:

• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills and professionalism to create positive interaction with patrons, staff, and others
• Knowledge of office productivity software (MS Office or similar), basic Internet applications, e-reading devices, and mobile apps.
• Ability and willingness to learn new and emerging technologies as requested or needed

JOB SETTING/ENVIRONMENTAL/SOCIAL CONDITIONS:

• Indoor and outdoor conditions apply
• Must be able to work independently as well as with a team
• Must be flexible and patient
• Working evenings and weekends is expected

JOB SUMMARY:

This position serves as a member of the Administrative Services Team. He/she is responsible for assisting the Library Director in library-wide planning, decision making, and execution of facility management to create and maintain a clean and healthy working environment for patrons and staff.

All of the duties listed below are essential job functions. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position supervises the Maintenance Assistant.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist Library Director in planning and coordinating building related activities.
2. Oversee the daily operations of the facility, ensuring all areas are kept clean, secure, and well-maintained.
3. Ensure the proper maintenance of the library facility and building equipment. Negotiate with vendors for service. Manage and review annual contractual services to inform the budget process.
4. Analyze energy consumption; evaluate, assess, and propose alternatives to reduce operational costs.
5. Perform supervisory duties requiring adherence to standards of accuracy, timeliness, tact, and confidentiality in the daily operations of the facility. Complete necessary performance assessment of the Maintenance Assistant.
6. Coordinate quarterly maintenance inspections with the Maintenance Assistant. Monitor routine cleaning and repair schedules to ensure proper maintenance within the library and the exterior grounds and building structure and systems.
7. Maintain files of all vendor maintenance and service contracts, agreements, repairs, and an automated inventory of Library equipment and furnishings.
8. Oversee, and on occasion perform, setup of space for programs, events, or meetings.
9. Assist with execution of the emergency plan and disaster plan and the coordination of safety drills.
10. Assist the Library Director with special projects, as needed.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Attend all relevant meetings, training sessions, workshops, conferences, and library functions, as needed or requested.
2. Plan and organize multiple work activities to effectively meet deadlines.
3. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
4. Participate in the development of reports, policies, and recommendations

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires sitting, standing, stooping, bending, sometimes for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift and move items up to 50 pounds, sometimes repetitively
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing and exchange accurate information with staff, vendors, and library patrons

SKILLS:

• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills and professionalism to create positive interaction with patrons, staff, and vendors
• Proficiency with office productivity software (MS Office or similar), basic Internet applications, and mobile apps
• Ability and willingness to learn new skills or technologies as requested or needed
• Ability to effectively and efficiently operate basic office machinery (computer, printer, copier, telephone, fax machine, etc.)

JOB SETTING / ENVIRONMENTAL / SOCIAL CONDITIONS:

• Indoor and outdoor conditions apply
• Must be able to work independently as well as with a team
• Must be flexible and patient
• Work evenings and weekends, when needed or requested