Training and Volunteer Librarian

Training And Volunteer Services Librarian

Inspire learning, empower volunteers, and help shape the future of library services in the Flagstaff community!

The Training and Volunteer Services Librarian at the East Flagstaff Community Library plays a dynamic leadership role in advancing learning, technology, and community engagement throughout the library system. Under the supervision of the Library Supervisor, this position leads efforts to introduce new technologies, services, and professional development opportunities for both staff and the public. The librarian coordinates a robust volunteer services program, creating inclusive opportunities for individuals and organizations to contribute their time and talents in support of literacy and lifelong learning.

Responsibilities include recruiting, training, supervising, and recognizing volunteers in accordance with City of Flagstaff policies; tracking and reporting volunteer engagement statistics for the Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library and Coconino County branch libraries; and fostering meaningful community partnerships. This position also teaches information literacy skills through classes and workshops, including database and digital resource training, develops guides, webpages, and instructional materials to support library users and staff, coordinates staff development opportunities, and hosts training programs for community organizations.

This is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking librarian who is passionate about education, technology, volunteerism, and strengthening community connections through innovative library services. By applying to this position, you are opening yourself to the opportunity to work in a critical division program and make a significant impact on the community we serve.

Examples of the work performed (illustrative only):

• Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Assists patrons with questions, computer issues, and research.
• May act as Library Supervisor as required.
• Maintains and distributes community information.
• Takes the lead role on more complex issues.
• Selects and deselects materials (assesses library's needs and orders appropriate materials).
• Assists patrons and staff with technology and works to identify and evaluate new and emerging technologies as they relate to the library.
• May maintain specific portions of the library's website.
• Plans, develops, and prepares programming (may include offsite programming) including scheduling venue, preparing appropriate content, leading the program or booking and vetting the presenter, creating flyers or other promotional items, purchasing appropriate materials, and hosting programs.
• Actively seeks program presenters, community partners and exhibitors for the library.
• Researches, writes and acquires grants to support the library. Maintains statistics and post reports.
• Prepares book displays and public service announcements.
• Maintains statistics on reference, programming, outreach, and volunteer hours.
• Provides reference assistance to all patrons, including assisting customers with the effective use of the library online catalog, online subscription databases, navigating the internet, locating reference and circulating materials, and providing suggestions for recreational and educational reading.
• Participates in local and statewide workshops, seminars, and committee meetings, as required.
• Makes presentations to library and community groups, including information about library services and programs.
• Assists with emergency problems as established by library policy and procedures, including building malfunctions, building evacuations, medical emergencies, and patron behavior issues involving the police. Handles emergencies and difficult situations.
• Provides work direction and assists in training other staff, including temporary employees, volunteers, and student interns.
• Attends and participates in department and other library meetings when appropriate, contributing ideas and expertise toward meeting goals and objects of the department and the library.
• Prepares and submits narrative and statistical reports as assigned.
• Periodically serves as building supervisor on evenings and weekends.
• Other duties as assigned.

Training and Volunteer Services Librarian

• Under the supervision of the Library Supervisor, takes a lead in introducing new technology, services and professional development to both staff and the public.
• Coordinates a robust volunteer services function which allows individuals and organizations to share their time and talents.
• Finds inclusive opportunities for volunteers to support literacy and learning throughout the community.
• Selects, trains and supervises volunteers in accordance with the rules and regulations of the City of Flagstaff.
• Reports statistics on volunteer engagement for the Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library and Coconino County branch libraries.
• Teaches information literacy skills through general and subject classes, including…