Adult/Teen Services Librarian
Town of Monroe - CT
2021-12-03 07:32:23
Monroe, Connecticut, United States
Job type: fulltime
Job industry: Banking & Financial Services
Job description
POSITION TITLE: Adult/Teen Services Librarian
DEPARTMENT: Library
REPORTS TO: Library Director
CLASSIFICATION: Salary; Supervisor Union; 35 Hours per week
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Library Director, performs responsible and varied administrative and professional library work related to planning, organizing, and directing the activities of the Adult Department and the Teen Space. Supervises the entire library, including personnel and facilities, in the absence of the Library Director.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Trains and supervises staff and volunteers working in the areas of reference, interlibrary loan, and teen services; makes job assignments and verifies that assignments are carried out properly
· Assists the Circulation Services Manager and the Cataloger in supervising circulation and technical services staff and volunteers
· Schedules reference, interlibrary loan, and teen services staff and volunteers
· Evaluates the work performance of reference, interlibrary loan, and teen services staff and volunteers
· Assists the Library Director in budgeting for the collections, services, and programs of the Adult Department and the Teen Space
· Submits to the Library Director purchase order requisitions for Adult Department and Teen Space materials, equipment, and other proposed purchases; verifies and refers to the Library Director for payment invoices for Adult Department and Teen Space orders
· Selects materials for acquisition and withdrawal from the adult and teen print and non-print collections; supervises the organization, maintenance, preservation, withdrawal, and disposal of materials
· Provides reference and reader's advisory guidance to adult and teen patrons
· Assists adult and teen patrons in using the online catalog and other electronic tools and resources; assists and instructs patrons in using library services, equipment, and facilities
· Assists the interlibrary loan aide with the interlibrary loan system, including paperwork and shipments, as needed
· Plans and organizes, and supervises programs for adults in order to support community interaction and encourage reading, viewing, and listening of library materials
· Plans, organizes, implements, and supervisees teen programs and summer reading events in order to support community interaction and encourage reading, viewing, and listening of library materials
· Arranges programming room: sets up and takes down furniture and prepares electronic equipment for use.
· Provides library service to the middle and high schools and community through outreach initiatives such as class visits, assigned summer reading assistance, coordinated programming, targeted collection development, etc.
· Creates bibliographies; user guides; promotional flyers, brochures, and e-mails; and all publicity spotlighting adult and teen collections, services, and programs
· Develops, organizes, and maintains adult and teen website pages, blogs, and other online media for use in promoting and publicizing adult and teen services
· Creates displays to enhance the library experience and to promote use of library resources
· Maintains knowledge of the automated circulation and technical services systems and assists with circulation and technical services tasks, as needed
· Prepares regular narrative and statistical reports for the Library Director
· Interprets library policies and procedures to the public in a customer-friendly manner
Additional Responsibilities:
· Identifies reading trends among adult and teen patrons
· Attends conferences, workshops, and meetings and reads professional literature to stay informed on issues related to adult and teen library services
· Serves on professional and community committees, as requested, to advance the library and the library profession
· Performs other duties, as assigned
Supervision Exercised:
Supervises the Circulation Services Manager, the Cataloger, and all staff and volunteers assigned to reference, interlibrary loan, and teen services
COMPETENCIES AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
· Thorough knowledge of public library services and programs
· Possesses a solid general education and is especially familiar with adult and teen literature and resources
· Committed to excellence in customer service
· Strong oral and written communications skills
· Ability to understand and interpret library policies, procedures, and rules
· Ability to work independently
· Ability to organize work for efficient use of time
· Ability to interact courteously and effectively with library staff and volunteers, the library's business contacts, town employees, and the general public
· Ability to initiate, organize, and follow through on programs, services, and projects
· Solid knowledge of current trends and developments in the library profession and in adult and teen library services
· Thorough knowledge of adult and teen library resources: print, non-print, and electronic
· Working knowledge of public relations procedures
· Experience in collection development and programming for adults and teens
· Ability to represent the library at professional and community meetings
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution required. Minimum of 3 years experience working with adult and/or teen library services, resources, and online searching preferred. Some supervisory experience necessary.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
· Ability to perform duties in an office environment
· Ability to work in an environment subject to continuous interruptions and background noises
· Ability to work under stress from deadlines, public contact, and changing priorities, and conditions
· Ability to operate computers with proficiency using library software, word processing, and the Internet
· Ability to view a computer monitor and/or operate a keyboard for extended periods of time
· Ability to move and/or lift materials up to 25 pounds
· Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crawl, reach, climb, balance, and sit
· Regularly required to talk and/or hear; use hands to operate objects, tools, and controls; and reach with hands and arms
· Vision and hearing at or correctable to "normal ranges"
· Ability to read printed materials and information on computer screens
· Ability to communicate effectively with individuals in person, over the telephone, and via the printed word
· Ability to file books, periodicals, files, reports, notebooks, etc. on shelves ranging from 1 to 7 feet from the floor
· Ability to travel to attend meetings both inside and outside of Monroe
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $48,990.00 - $65,921.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location