If you are an energetic professional who enjoys a variety of responsibilities and making a difference, consider applying. The librarian in this position will join a professional branch team in charge of the day-to-day oversight of staff, services, and events/programs. They have responsibilities in collection development, reference and readers' advisory services, computer/technology instruction, literacy program development and presentation, outreach/community involvement, personnel management, and facilities management. This open recruitment will be used to fill current openings at library locations throughout Weber County. It is not location-specific.
OVERVIEW:
Position descriptions are written as a representative list of the essential duties performed by the entire category. They are not intended to include every possible activity and task performed in every job.
Reports to: Branch Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
OVERVIEW:
As a member of the Library’s management team, under the supervision of the branch manager, this employee works regularly at a reference desk providing reference, readers' advisory, and referral services to patrons, in person and by telephone; develops and presents events for adults and families; participates in the management of building operations and in the scheduling, direction, and evaluation of employees.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide reference, readers’ advisory, and referral services to patrons of all ages, in person and over the telephone
Select, evaluate, and deselect print and nonprint materials using core collection guides, professional journals, and other industry tools and resources, adhering to System collection management policies and procedures
Develop, promote, facilitate, present, and evaluate innovative programs to meet the expressed and anticipated needs of a diverse community, including book discussions, technology classes, English as a Second Language classes, arts and wellness activities, and a variety of other programs for adult patrons that promote lifelong learning and transliteracy skills
Contribute to performance review process through the provision of input to division manager for quarterly updates and end of year reviews
Develop employee work schedules that comply with federal law, County policy, and the Library’s administrative procedure on scheduling
Supervise Library meeting venue use, negotiating bookings and applicable use fees in an equitable manner, overseeing furniture and equipment setup, and addressing facility damage and policy violations according to procedure
Maintain a working knowledge of trends in publishing and literature, educational and developmental needs, and the library profession through webinars, internal training, meetings, conferences, professional literature and organizational memberships
Provide notary public service
Collaborate with community partners to build awareness of Library services
Preserve the safety, appearance, and condition of Library facilities and property
ABOUT YOU:
Education: Master's degree in Library Science from an American Library Association-accredited program
Experience: At least one year’s professional experience in a public or academic library preferred
Knowledge: Working knowledge of standard reference and readers’ advisory service tools and techniques used in public librarianship; Working knowledge of current and classic literature for adults and teens, including authors and genres, and an ability to reinforce the Library’s commitment to the promotion of books and reading through professional readers’ advisory; Knowledge of the principles of collection development; Familiarity with standard software used in business applications such as Microsoft products, especially Word and Excel; Familiarity with current Web applications such as search engines, email interfaces, social media, and eBook and eAudio applications/commonly used devices; Understanding of the relationships and responsibilities of Library divisions and buildings; Understanding of Library mission and roles, and the general role of public libraries within a community; Understanding of librarianship and its foundational documents, including the Library Bill of Rights, Code of Ethics, and the Freedom to Read Statement
Skills: Excellent customer service skills. Strong organizational and planning skills, including the ability to perform multiple projects or tasks with frequent interruption.
Abilities: Ability to assign, supervise, and evaluate employee work to obtain established results; Ability to resolve conflict rather than create it, and implement change rather than block it; Ability to implement Library Board policies and administrative procedures; Ability to communicate in more than one language preferred.
YOUR SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Due to the nature of this position, the successful candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment background check prior to starting the position.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, sit, talk, hear, crouch, crawl, balance, reach, stoop, and kneel. Must use hands and fingers to operate a computer. The employee is regularly required to lift up to twenty-five pounds, and occasionally up to fifty pounds. The employee must be able to remove library materials from shelves at a maximum height of six feet and push library carts weighing up to 175 pounds. Must be able to move about the work area, talk clearly with customers, and hear customer responses. Must have excellent close vision and good distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee regularly works indoors in a public services environment.
Employees must be able to work rotating shifts (seven days a week) and flexible hours (morning, afternoon, evening, and holiday hours) when the Library is open. All employees will work up to two evenings per week and will alternate weekend shifts with the other employees in their division. Employees will also work holiday hours of equal proportion to those of other employees in their division.
Professional employees (Administrators, Business Managers, Librarians, and Specialists) are exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act. They may be required to adjust their work schedules and responsibilities to accommodate emergencies, special projects, etc.; and to cover for those employees who may be on vacation, sick leave, etc.