Librarian

Schedule

Full-time, 40-hour position. Schedule includes hours in both Fulton and Holts Summit branches and will be determined based on the needs of the department.

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Callaway County Public Library Services Manager the Youth Services Librarian performs duties requiring the exercise of professional level skill, initiative and independent judgment. Primary responsibilities include coordinating children’s and teen services and programming for residents of Callaway County.

The following Core Competencies are essential and apply to all DBRL employees:

• Customer Service - customer service is of primary importance in the library. Interactions with others require trust, respect and focus on the needs of the individual. Quality customer service is delivered to co-workers, as well as virtual users and users within the building.


• Communication - clear and effective communication is the basis for success in relations with co-workers, managers, users and all stakeholders. Communication competency is integral to customer service.


• Learning and Personal Growth - embracing lifelong learning and continual improvement will demonstrate commitment to the job and enrich one’s life and professional path.


• Ethics and Values - the library plays a crucial role in society and the community. All employees practice the ethics and values carefully formulated by the library to fulfill its commitment to the community.

The following competencies apply to this position based on designated responsibilities:

• Project Management - Effective project management involves managing people, resources and time. Leaders recognize that communication is essential throughout the project life cycle.


• Accountability - Successful leadership is measured by taking ownership for work, including following up on commitments and possessing a strong ability to stay focused on individual, department and library results.


• Organizational Leadership - leaders help everyone understand the vision of the library and the connection to community needs. Leadership empowers staff and encourages collaboration and learning.


• Laws, Policies & Procedures - Understands, applies and explains applicable laws that pertain directly to libraries and public entities in general.

Essential Duties:

• Plan and supervise, with the Manager and librarian team, the operation of the Callaway County Public Library and Holts Summit Public Library.


• Assist in formulating long-range organization plans (goals, objectives, strategies) and their implementation.


• Specific supervisory responsibility for the public services staff members working in the Children’s areas of the library.


• Serve as a back-up for the Callaway County Public Library Services Manager and as a back-up for the public service points as needed.


• Supervise the development of children’s and young adult material collections for CCPL and HSPL.


• Supervise daily duties in the Children’s area.


• Coordinate Children’s area activities, special projects, maintain physical layout, equipment and order of the area.


• Initiate, coordinate and provide programming for youth in Callaway County.


• Assist users in the location and use of library materials, computers, equipment and services using advanced library research skills and methodology.


• Recommend purchase of materials in other collection areas.


• Serve as a resource for other staff for all purposes of information and training in designated area of expertise.


• Build effective working relationships with the public and other library staff members; work as a team member with other staff to provide a continuum of library service to the public.


• Serve as a member of DBRL committees as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Serves as Librarian-in-Charge of the Callaway County and Holts Summit Library buildings as designated.

Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.  Scheduling and shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.

Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions:

• Position requires standing or sitting for extended periods of time, pushing bookcarts, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, and working on a computer.


• Position may require outreach activities including driving outreach vehicle, setting up booths and lifting small equipment.


• Moderately loud work environment. Work will be required on evenings and weekends.


• All library employees may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency situation.


• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Job Requirements:

MLS from an accredited institution and at least two years library experience and/or training; basic computer skills, strong interpersonal skills and high customer service orientation.

Preferred Job Requirements:

Prior supervisory experience helpful. Public library experience; at least three years as children’s librarian; library automated system experience; experience planning and conducting programs for a variety of age groups and public speaking experience preferred. Class E Drivers License and excellent driving record.