Librarian ; Youth Services

UNCLASSIFIED VACANCIES IN THE FULTON COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM BRANCH LOCATIONS: HAPEVILLE LIBRARY - YOUTH SERVICES Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Library Science; supplemented by one (1) year of work experience, preferably in a library.
• One (1) year of lead or supervisory experience is preferred.

Certification as a Professional Librarian issued by the State of Georgia within six (6) months of employment; maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license as required by area of assignment.

Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

Qualifying veterans will be given preference in the form of a guaranteed invitation to interview for any position to which they applied and have been found to meet the minimum qualifications. Veterans’ preference provides for hiring preference on initial appointment only.

The examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience, accomplished by analysis of the application. Application must document that the applicant possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, education and experience as listed to be rated as qualified. If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required, at time of employment, for all degrees/course work used to qualify for this position.

To perform duties related to conducting entry‑level professional librarian activities. Responsibilities include providing library services, cataloging library materials, developing library programs, and serving as a primary source of information for library patrons. Additional responsibilities include organizing, leading, planning, directing, and implementing outreach services, programs, initiatives and presentations. This classification is distinguished from Librarian II in that this class performs general librarian duties, whereas the latter performs specialized librarian activities in addition to providing lead direction.

• Provides customer service to Library patrons and the public: assists with library programs, services, materials, facilities, equipment, fees, procedures, or other issues; responds to questions and complaints; researches problems; greets visitors and directs to areas of library; assists patrons with various library services; voter registration; assists patrons in requesting, selecting, locating library materials; researches book titles, availability, patron records, or related information.
• Exercises discretion regarding library programs, collections, and general operations: designs or assists in design and delivers programming to targeted readership; maintains records of program participation; assists in developing goals and objectives; recommends allocation of financial, staffing, equipment, space, and bibliographic resources; communicates goals, objectives, and policies to the public.
• Assists in maintaining an assigned library section or collection: selects books, periodicals, audio‑visual materials; evaluates publications for inclusion; places orders, identifies titles for cancellation, processes subscription orders, claims; discards unneeded materials; catalogs library materials.
• May lead staff as needed, coordinate and/or provide daily work assistance to employees, volunteers, or community service workers; coordinate Library programs and daily work activities; consult with assigned staff for complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise.
• Participates in inventorying archives as required; assists with development of archival procedures and evaluation and classification of manuscripts and research materials.
• Serves as a general reference resource for patrons; provides assistance in locating research information.
• Provides assistance to users with special needs and organizes materials for special programs.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with community agencies and institutions: develops partnerships to enhance library…