Reference Librarian

JOB SUMMARY
The Librarian supports customers in finding information, plans and conducts Library programs, and assists in purchasing materials. Responsibilities include: providing customer service; overseeing instructional sessions on utilizing the library; planning and administering various Library programs; and preparing, presenting, and coordinating Library programs to target audiences.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Staffs Information Services Desk.
• Supervises assigned staff; trains and evaluates performance.
• Assists patrons by providing solutions to informational requests and evaluating resources in order to match information needs with reference and/or advisory materials; processes interlibrary loan requests in order to meet the needs of patrons.
• Promotes the Library’s services; assists with creating, planning, implementing, and marketing reference and instructional materials, services, and programs.
• Performs a wide range of Library circulation activities, which includes: assisting and training patrons and staff in finding print and electronic resources; ascertaining and responding to patron’s needs; searching for and pulling materials from shelves for patrons; processing incoming and outgoing Library materials; obtaining payments for fines; creating and updating patron records; placing materials on hold; preparing and disseminating notifications of overdue items; communicating library policies and procedures; and/or performing other activities.
• Manages periodicals; manages Library’s art gallery and community board.
• Provides technical support to patrons for eBooks and electronically based services.
• Creates and evaluates programming.
• Implements and initiates outreach programs and training for groups of all ages.
• Participates in ordering and maintaining library materials, which may include: assisting in determining materials to discard; processing purchased and donated materials; ordering supplies and cataloging materials; and performing related activities.
• Creates promotional materials.
• Gathers statistics and submits reports.
• Prepares displays, exhibits, book lists, blogs, and bibliographies.
• Performs other related duties of a similar nature or level.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:

• Requires a Master’s degree in Library Science, Information Science, or a related field.
• One (1) year of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Available to work evenings and weekends as required.