Librarian - Adult Services

Are you ready to work where you can make a difference in people's lives every day?  The Bastrop Public Library is looking for a dynamic, energetic, helpful, people-oriented individual to join our team as the Librarian - Adult Services.  

Under direct supervision of the Library Director, this position's primary function is direct interaction with the public at the customer service desks, creating promotional and social media information, and implementing programming for adults.  Saturdays and evening hours are required. 

• Plans, prepares, and implements programs and events for adults that foster learning and positive engagement with the library.
• Works collaboratively with the library team in planning and implementing summer programs, family programs, youth programs, general library events, and outreach services to schools and other organizations.
• Manages assigned collections, including, but not limited to, selecting and ordering material, weeding, inventory, and evaluating donations for addition to the collection. Assists team members with collection management as needed.
• Provides organization and maintenance of library materials in the adult collection to ensure ease of access and optimal shelf usage.
• Keeps current on topics of digital and physical material collection development and library issues specific to adults and youth.
• Works the Public Service Desks (Reference and Circulation) to assist patrons with the following: accessing the library resources, providing technology assistance, and completing reference interviews.
• Assists patrons with a variety of informational, educational, and instructional needs in a helpful and courteous manner that demonstrates excellent customer service.
• Utilizes the Integrated Library Management System to run reports, maintain patron accounts, and complete general circulation duties. 
• Performs various moderately complex and technical library functions, i.e., shelving, inventory, weeding, locating missing materials, notifying patrons of overdue and reserve materials, cash handling, and compiling statistics.
• Maintains orderly appearance of facility, i.e. clearing tables of books and magazines, moving tables, chairs, and materials to their proper locations, straightening meeting rooms and public spaces after use, and keeping work areas tidy.
• Works with the library team to promote library programs and services through a variety of channels and mediums by creating, designing, preparing, and distributing information in print and digital formats; creating and monitoring social media posts; designing engaging displays; and seeking other promotional opportunities.
• Promotes library collections, services, programs, and partnerships through outreach presentations, library tours, educational collaborations, and other networking opportunities with a focus of encouraging community engagement.  
• Represents the library on inter-departmental teams and at city functions and events.
• Attends professional conferences, meetings, and workshops to maintain current knowledge of trends and developments in the field of library and information science. 
• Travels as required.
• Assists the Director in the creation, implementation, and changing of library policy and procedures. 
• Assists Director in budget development to meet library goals.
• Provides input for the development of library strategic plans and goals.

• Performs related work as directed.
• Participates in Emergency Management Operations as directed.

EDUCATION TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited institution.
• Two (2) years’ experience working in a library setting
• Or, an equivalent combination of education, training, and customer service experience, either professional or nonprofessional, will receive consideration. 

• Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish proficiently. 
• One (1) year of librarian level duties such as reference services, collection development, online resource management, or other professional work
• One (1) or more years’ experience developing and presenting programs for adults
• Two (2) or more years’ experience working directly with the public.
• Experience creating promotional materials in a variety of formats.

• Considerable knowledge of modern library practices and procedures, including cataloging, organizational systems, reference materials, publishers, authors, publishing trends and collection development. 
• Thorough knowledge of general office software, social media applications, research databases, internet/web navigations, mobile application awareness, and office equipment and technology. 
• Thorough knowledge of information resources, including print and digital resources. 
• Ability to create, plan, and present a variety of programs that support learning and positive engagement with the library. 
• Knowledge and experience creating marketing materials and using social media.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively, receive both oral and written instructions, and listen actively to coworkers and the public.
• Ability to serve the public with patience, tact, and integrity.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.
• Ability to work days, evenings, and weekends.

The City of Bastrop is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO) and values diversity in its workforce. As an EEO employer, the City provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
  
 This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

 **Employment is contingent on passing post-offer, pre-employment drug testing, and criminal background investigation. **