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Adult Services Librarian - Library

Job in August, San Joaquin County, California, USA
Listing for: Poncacityok
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-03
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Education Administration, Library
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: ADULT SERVICES LIBRARIAN - LIBRARY
Location: August

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General

Job Description

To plan, organize, and maintain Library materials and functions; to provide assigned library services including either reference services, adult services or circulation services; and to provide assistance to the Library Director as necessary.

Essential Job Functions
  • Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment including either reference, adult or circulation services; assist library patrons in finding and selecting library materials.
  • Provide bibliographic and reference instruction to library patrons.
  • Maintain book collections by regular examination and weeding; catalogs books and other materials by entering bibliographic records into database.
  • Develop schedules for reference and circulation services staff members.
  • Provide training and evaluation for library staff.
  • Schedule, plan, conduct and publicize library activities and programs for selected groups.
  • Examine sales catalogs and review and make recommendations for purchase of books, periodicals, and non-print materials.
  • Conduct Library tours and orientations for student groups.
  • Prepare promotional materials for special library programs and activities; issue press releases and attend public functions to promote library services.
  • Maintain Library calendar of meetings; schedule meeting rooms and prepare reservation forms.
  • Write grant proposals and maintain appropriate records.
  • Serve as a member of the Library Management team and as a liaison with other local libraries; participate in various special projects and committees as a representative of the Ponca City Library.
  • Must have acceptable attendance and the ability to work well with people.
  • Any specific requirement stated in the “offer of employment letter”.
  • Marginal Job Functions
  • Attend workshops, classes, and conventions to keep informed of current trends in the field of library science.
  • Prepare and maintain a variety of reports and statistical records.
  • Coordinate library tax service.
  • Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
  • Qualifications

    Knowledge of:

    • Library Science, theories, and practices.
    • Current public service principles, practices, methods and materials.
    • Methods and techniques of cataloging and referencing library materials;
      Operational characteristics of library equipment and tools;
      Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
    • Current trends in education and curriculum development;
      Alphabet and Dewey filing systems; principles and procedures of recordkeeping and report writing.

    Ability to:

    • Operate a variety of library equipment, including computers, in a safe and effective manner.
    • Work independently in the absence of supervision.
    • Understand and follow oral and written instructions; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
    • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
    • Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
    Experience and Training Guidelines

    Three years of increasingly responsible library experience. Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Library Science or a related field is preferred.

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