Adult Services Librarian

Job Summary

Provides pro-active customer service, staffs the service desks, assists in collection development and in the planning and implementation of programs and services for adults. The Adult Services Librarian also demonstrates working knowledge of the principles and practices of public librarianship. This position reports to the Library Director.

Salary: $57,000 at start - $59,000 after probationary period

Essential Duties and Accountabilities:

• Staffs reference desk and provides coverage at the Youth Services and Circulation desk during times of need at both branches
• Provides information and reference services, readers’ advisory, and assistance with technology questions while modeling excellence in customer service
• Instructs patrons, individually or in a classroom setting in the use of the OPAC, website, and reference sources and databases and various software programs
• Maintains a current working knowledge of books, authors, and trends in library services and programs
• Anticipates trends that will impact libraries, literacy, publishing, and information technology
• Performs all duties associated with collection development (weeding, shelving, replacement, etc.) and participates in the selection of print and digital content within assigned collection development areas
• Develops and implements engaging and impactful programming for adults that align with the Library’s mission
• Coordinates, educates, and conducts classes and presentations for patrons and staff on and off-site, in the local community, on library services (databases, grants, local history) and resources
• Participates in library outreach with external organizations via special events and serves as official library representative for assigned local group, community partner, and/or regional committee
• Collaborates with Marketing department staff to support the library’s social media presence and website content related to Adult Services
• Prepares signage and departmental marketing materials according to Library guidelines and standards
• Performs clerical duties common to a library environment such as issuing library cards, collecting of fines, answering telephone, renewing materials, scheduling meeting rooms, etc.
• Monitors behavior of library patrons and ensures the Library environment is pleasant, inviting, neat, orderly, and safe
• Compiles information and statistics and prepares and submits reports
• Participates in Training new hires
• Enforces Library policy and procedures while providing direction and problem solving
• Addresses patron complaints and concerns as appropriate

Note: This list provides a general overview of duties and is not exhaustive. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

Tools and Equipment Used:

• Library computer system: Personal computer including internet search engines and the library’s website
• Calculator
• Copy and fax machine
• Phone

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to handle, operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus to both print and electronic text

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• Completion of a Master's Degree in library science and two (2) years of public service experience, or previous library experience
• Must be adaptable to changing work hours
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends
• Knowledge of the methods, practices, and techniques of marketing and community relations
• Ability to develop and implement creative approaches to reach targeted audiences
• Knowledge of Library’s mission, values, policies, and strategic plan
• Ability to coordinate diverse information and work with independent initiative
• Public speaking skills • Computer skills and knowledge of standard office products

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, not construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that could be performed by a person in this classification