Librarian ; 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; may also be required to maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license as required by the 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 have met the minimum qualifications. Veterans’ preference provides for hiring preference on initial appointment only. The Fulton County Veterans’ Preference Policy and Procedure is available upon request from the Personnel Department.

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

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 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: offers 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 them to areas of the library; assists patrons with various library services; conducts 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 the 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: selects books, periodicals and/or audio‑visual materials; evaluates publications for inclusion in the collection; places orders for new material; identifies titles for cancellation, processes subscription orders and claims; discards unneeded materials; and catalogs library materials as required.

May lead staff as needed, coordinate and/or provide daily work assistance to employees, volunteers, or community service workers: coordinates library programs and daily work activities; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise.

Participates in inventorying archives as required; assists with the development of archival procedures and the evaluation and…