LIBRARIAN - GED​/Adult Learning Services

Position: LIBRARIAN I - GED/Adult Learning Services
UNCLASSIFIED VACANCIES IN THE FULTON COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM

BRANCH LOCATIONS:

CENTRAL LIBRARY - GED/Adult Learning Services

The Fulton County Central Library and the Louise Watley Library at Southeast both serve as official GED testing locations. Testing and preparation resources are available for adults seeking to earn their GED credential. To learn more about the service .

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.

Specific License or Certification

Required:

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

Veterans' Preference:

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 have met the minimum qualifications. Veterans' preference provides for hiring preference on initial appointment only. To see the full Fulton County Veterans' Preference Policy and Procedure, please  .

Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities:
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.

Veterans' Preference:

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 have met the minimum qualifications. Veterans' preference provides for hiring preference on initial appointment only. To see the full Fulton County Veterans' Preference Policy and Procedure, please .

Examination:

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.

All applications must be completed in full before they are submitted. Please review all applications for accuracy and make all corrections before submittal because errors can result in not meeting the minimum qualifications. Additional information will not be accepted after applications are received by the Personnel Department.  

Purpose of Classification:

The purpose of this classification is 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 includes, organizing, leading, planning, directing and or 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.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

Provides customer service to Library patrons and the public: provides assistance and information related to library programs, services, materials, facilities, equipment, fees, procedures, or other issues; responds to questions and complaints related to library operations; researches problems and initiates problem resolution; greets visitors and directs to areas of library; assists patrons with various library services; voter registration; assists patrons in requesting, selecting, and locating library materials;

researches book titles, book availability, patron records, or related information.

Exercises discretion and limited authority 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 for area of specialty/assignment; recommends allocation of financial, staffing, equipment, space, and bibliographic resources necessary to meet goals and objectives; communicates goals, objectives, and policies to the public;

Assists in the maintenance of an assigned library section or collection as required: selects books, periodicals and/or audio-visual materials; evaluates publications for inclusion in collection; places orders for new material; identifies titles for cancellation, processes subscription orders and claims; discards unneeded materials; and…