Librarian - Children Job Frederick area,Maryland USA,Education / Teaching

Position Details

Position:
Librarian - Children
Grade: 90
Department:
Reference
FLSA:
Exempt
CBIZ Code: 127
Scheduled

Hours:

37.5
Status:
Full-Time
Pay Type:

Salary
Revised: 12/19, 3/19, 07/08, 11/06
Public Service:
Yes
Essential Personnel:
No
Location:

Abingdon

Benefits and Compensation

The Harford County Public Library offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Starting wage, depending on candidate qualifications, is between $54,795 and $67,910. This position is eligible for the following benefits:

Deferred compensation 457(b) retirement plan
Pension plan
Medical, dental and vision plans
Employee assistance program
Voluntary benefits
Paid time off and more

Responsibilities

The Librarian performs professional librarian services including reference services, reader’s advisory, computer support, technical instruction, location of materials, and general customer service. Performs basic supervisory responsibilities for hourly staff. Plans and presents programming. Meets minimum public service hours as defined by Library Administration.

Essential Duties

Performs services within a branch, including but not limited to:

Assessing, evaluating, and weeding assigned collections;
Reviewing, selecting, and ordering materials in print and non-print formats;
Analyzing and interpreting statistical and community information as part of the selection process;
Managing assigned selection budgets by following established finance procedures;
Interpreting censorship and freedom of access issues as pertains to selection of materials for library customers;
Keeping abreast of publishing trends for materials;
Writing and compiling bibliographies and booklists;
Preparing and compiling required reports and statistics;
Mentoring professional and paraprofessional staff, as assigned.

Assist the public in the use of library resources, including computer catalogs, indexes, computerized search systems, and the Internet:

Performs in-depth reference searches and performing readers’ advisory services;
Plans, assembles, and arranges displays of materials to support popular topics;
Conducts library tours and orientations;
Provides information on library activities, facilities, rules, and services to customers;
Plans and executes programs for children, teens, and adults; coordinates special programs such as summer readings, story times, or holiday programs;
Moderates a book club.

Develops training tools and conducts staff training; plans, directs, or carries out special projects involving library promotion and outreach activities; improves library leadership skills through attending special workshops, classes, discussion groups, etc.; performs reference and materials management activities in all service areas (A, J, YA) on a limited basis, as well as circulation activities; may supervise hourly staff (part-time hourly and substitute).

Supervision

Functions

Supervises hourly reference staff, including reference substitutes, and other hourly staff or volunteers as assigned;

Recruits, selects, trains, and schedules staff and volunteers;

Administers the Performance Recognition System (PRS), the library’s performance evaluation system, in accordance with published guidelines;

Approves annual leave and checks and tabulates timesheets for assigned staff;

Prepares monthly reports, meeting agendas, and monthly schedules;

Interprets and implements system wide policies and procedures;

Schedules and facilitates department/team meetings;

Ensures staff receive and understand system and department communications via written or electronic format;

May act as supervisor of team or work group and/or may supervise volunteers.

Standard Functions

Serves on committees and participates in workshops, seminars, and training as requested;

Notifies Supervisor with suggested ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of personnel and procedures and system-wide goals and objectives;

Learns new skills and technologies to retain proficiency in areas of expertise;

Is dependable and punctual;

Maintains a positive, friendly, and cooperative attitude and provides consistent customer service;

Upholds all library policies and procedures as defined in Harford County Public Library’s Policies and Procedures…