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CITY OF ELLENSBURG
LIBRARY
LIBRARIAN
REPORTS TO: LIBRARY DIRECTOR
MISSION:
To perform professional librarian duties in the program of service for children and youth and related work as required; coordinate activities with other principal divisions in the library; assist Director in achieving goals and objectives of quality library service
SUMMARY:
Responsible for planning, supervision, and coordination of activities of a principal division or function within the library; activities relating to children and youth. Primary responsibilities: select materials for children and develop the collection; plan and conduct programs such as story time, class visits, summer reading, RIF distributions, and other special events; provide children and adults with reference service; and train volunteers to help with children's programs. Secondary responsibilities: to assist at the checkout desk when staffing needs require
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
All of the following are to be performed while adhering to City of Ellensburg operational policies, safety rules, and procedures.
Children's Collection/Programs:
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Select library materials for children's collections, make recommen-dations
to Director on adult materials
Assess, develop and maintain children's collection; weed items no longer needed
Assist cataloger/Director on appropriate placement in collection
Plan children's program of service, review with Director
Assist Director in policy development; especially in collection policies
Plan and present reading programs and special events for children
Provide tours and programs for classes and other group visits
Plan and implement summer reading program; coordinate with school and agencies serving youth; promote reading with school visits
Provide information at staff meetings on children's programs; coordinate with staff
Utilize automation system and electronic computer resources
Implement Internet policies/service for children to access
Assist in development of budget, and provide related information
Prepare reports and statistics on children's services and programs
Prepare grant applications, including RIF grant
Administer RIF program; track expenditures; order material; plan and conduct distribution
Prepare reader advisory brochures and bibliographies
Prepare draft news releases and assist Director with publicity, flyers, posters, etc.
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Provide reference assistance to all ages; fulfill reference questions referred
by staff; coordinate with Library Reference Associate as needed
Research library sources for information retrieval
Assist in implementing patron Internet service/policies
Demonstrate use of computer catalog and provide patron assistance
Locate items in catalog and on shelves for patrons
Assist patrons with holds and interlibrary loan requests
Perform circulation duties in absence of check out desk staff
Provide information about library programs and services, orally and with flyers
Enforce library rules of behavior; take appropriate action in case of misbehavior; keep Director informed
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Maintain inventory of material and supplies for children's programs Consult
with Director on donations from Friends, Altrusa and other support groups
as needed
Ensure that desks, cabinets, supplies and equipment are organized
Keep library equipment used in children's division in good operating condition; report problems and service needs to Director
Report equipment or building systems problems to Director
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May be designated as person in charge in absence of Director and Head of Circulation
Read library journals and electronic sources for professional development
Decorate children's area for seasonal interest and programs
Attend workshops, library conferences, book review meetings
Attend weekly and monthly library staff meetings
This is a representative sample--not to imply a complete listing of responsibilities and tasks.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinate children's services with divisions of circulation, reference, and collection support services. Train and supervise volunteers assigned to children's division.
TYPE OF SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Employee is under the general supervision of the Library Director.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
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Master's degree (M.L.S.) from an ALA accredited library school; certification
by the Washington State Board for Certification of Librarians; and a minimum
of two years of related experience and/or training in a similar position;
or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as interest, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
A) Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of modern library systems and programs, especially relating to children's services; knowledge of reference and electronic resources; knowledge of library collection classification and selection tools and techniques; working knowledge of principles of supervision and personnel practices; working knowledge of personal computer software and other equipment used in a library; working knowledge of general office practice and procedures
B) Interviewing skills to determine patron needs; skill in using automated library systems; skill in library data base searching; skill in keyboard and computer data entry; operation and maintenance of listed tools and equipment; skill in public relations
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C) Ability to be courteous and tactful with the general public; Ability to
communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; to implement policy and
procedure; to exercise initiative and judgment in completing tasks; to organize
various activities; Ability to work independently, exercising initiative and
judgment in directing the work of others; ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships with patrons, employees, supervisors, other
librarians, and the general public.
D) Ability to transport self and materials to various locations such as schools, meetings.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Certification as a librarian by the Washington State Board for Certification of Librarians; Valid state driver's license or ability to obtain one.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Automated library system; personal computer with modem, printer, software programs, cash register, calculator, copier; phone and fax; audio-visual equipment, microfilm reader/printer, Kurzweil reading machine, automobile, book carts, small office tools and equipment
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:
First aid and CPR certification
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Tasks affected include, organizing and supervising groups of children, computer work, watching patrons while working, working with graphic materials, craft projects and other activities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, at times louder when working with large groups of children and parents.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
The key relationships described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will provide information to and collect information from library patrons, particularly children; schools and other agencies in the community, especially those providing services to children; other libraries and librarians; publishing company sales representatives, and other vendors. Contact will be made by telephone and in person and in writing. Working with small and large groups is a regular occurrence.
The employee will coordinate projects and activities with these individuals, agencies, vendors, and other librarians by telephone, in person, or in writing.
The employee will solve problems and negotiate solutions within policy guidelines
with individuals, agencies, vendors, and other librarians by telephone, in person,
or in writing.
Department Head (date) Supervisor (date) Employee (date)
NOTICE: The above job profile does not include all essential and nonessential
duties of this job. All employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact
the Personnel Department to review and discuss the essential and nonessential
functions of the job. An employee with a disability can evaluate the job in
greater detail to determine if she/he can safely perform the essential function
of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.
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