Librarian

This is a full-time position with benefits. This position is responsible for coordinating assigned library services and programs and for providing services to library patrons.

• 1. Oversees the maintenance and development of the library collection as assigned; orders new materials; evaluates and weeds materials; straightens shelves; orders replacements for materials that are damaged or lost.
• 2. Oversees children’s library services as assigned; assists in the selection of library materials; provides reference and readers’ advisory services; coordinates book clubs, summer reading programs, and other programs; plans and conducts weekly preschool story time.
• 3. Oversees teen library services and programs as required; develops and implements educational programs and event; administers contracts with service providers; evaluates quality and usefulness of program services; establishes and maintains viable relationships with community agencies; develops partnerships to enhance library awareness and promote teen services.
• 4. Plans, organizes, and develops adult programming as assigned.
• 5. In the absence of the Director, supervises library assistants, pages and volunteers; serves as liaison to community organizations; resolves problems and concerns; gathers and prepares statistical reports; initiates maintenance and repair activities as needed; develops grants.
• 6. Responds to the informational needs of the patrons; answers reader’s advisory questions; answers reference questions; conducts community outreach events; develops and disseminates promotional materials; gives presentations to community groups and meetings to promote programs and services.
• 7. Implements circulation procedures; provides information assistance to the public regarding library programs, services, materials, facilities, equipment, fees and library procedures; checks materials in and out; places materials on hold; answers telephone; renews materials; collects money for fines; issues library cards; assists patrons to locate material.
• 8. Ensures that inter-library loan materials are delivered in a timely manner; packages materials being sent to other libraries; unpacks materials delivered to library; checks in related materials; notifies patrons when materials arrive; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, inter-library loans, invoices, gift donation forms; cataloging reports, policies and procedures, professional literature manuals, periodical updates an reference materials; reviewing, processing and forwarding as appropriate.
• 9. Assists patrons with public access computers; performs basic maintenance which includes clearing paper jams, replacing paper, toner and coordinating service tickets as needed.
• 10. Retrieves books from outside book returns.
• 11. Maintains a current knowledge of trends and advances in the profession; maintains awareness of new technology; reads various books, literary journals and publications; participates in professional organizations and maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops, training sessions and continuing education opportunities as appropriate.
• 12. Attends professional conferences and other training and networking opportunities.
• 13. Develops and updates library displays.
• 14. Proficient in marketing programs and services through flyers, displays, posters and library approved social media accounts.
• 15. Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a Master of Library Science degree from an American Library Association accredited university.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years experience or service.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Starting Salary – $61,410.83