Job Description
Description/Duties and Responsibilities The Public Library division is currently recruiting for two Teen Services Librarians.Under the general direction of the Senior Librarian, the Librarian is responsible for high-level reference and subject matter assistance to patrons of the library.This position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of a designated service area and leading library staff and volunteers.Library staff, including Librarians, may rotate program areas and/or library locations from time-to-time based on organizational need.This position requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.Duties and Responsibilities:o Provides general reference assistance, reader's advisory, and user instruction to patrons; assists patrons with reference questions and selection of materials, periodicals and other print and non-print materials verbally and in writing; informs patrons of library procedures, practices, services, and materials o Assists patrons at service desks; checks materials in and out; registers patrons and issues library cards; creates and maintains patron records; processes overdue library materials; receives and prepares receipts for money received; answers questions and provides information to patrons; assists patron access to public computers; observes patron confidentiality of library records o Participates in collection development; analyzes, determines needs, selects, and deselects library collections in assigned specific subject area o Develops or assists in the development of programs for a variety of age groups that require verbal instructions, a presentation, and/or a demonstration.; plans, schedules, and conducts programming with established goals and outcomes; assists in developing marketing strategies and creating content to promote the library and library collections, including capturing photographs and statistical data o Creates, plans, researches, develops, and executes library displays o Provides technical support to employees and patrons in the operations of computer equipment; troubleshoots and resolves basic workstation hardware and software problems; provides user training; operates audiovisual equipment o Maintains current knowledge of trends and innovations in the field of library science and information technology; reviews professional literature; attends and participates in meetings, conferences, and workshops of professional peers and associations; participates in professional development activities o Serves as the Person in Charge (PIC) of the library staff and building in the absence of the Library Administrator; resolves patron conflicts; guides and supports staff; rectifies maintenance issues; evaluates and provides feedback on staff performance o Evaluates community needs and patron requests to ensure the public reference services meet needs and interests; recommends changes and improvements to service delivery as needed; ensures service desk binders are current o Establishes positive working relationships with City employees, outside vendors, community members, and patrons; represents the library and City at various meetings and events o Performs other duties as assigned Education and Experience o Master's Degree in Library and/or Information Science from a graduate school accredited by the American Library Association o Two years of progressively responsible professional public library experience o Supervisory or lead experience is desirable o Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary will be considered o A valid Class C California driver license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation to carry out job-related functions Knowledge and Abilities o Knowledge of the principles and practices of public librarianship and the ability to analyze and determine collection needs o Strong knowledge of current trends in the field of library science o Knowledge of current classification and cataloging systems and practices o Strong knowledge of automated library systems and Dewey Decimal Classification; ability to learn and use computer applications and online databases o Strong leadership ability with the skills to guide, motivate, and support staff o Strong customer service skills and the ability to provide program information to patrons in a professional, helpful manner o Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with library staff, community members, and patrons o Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate professionally with library staff, community members, and patrons o Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple projects and programs simultaneously, while remaining sensitive to deadlines and changing priorities o Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze problems, identify effective solutions, and implement changes o Fle