Librarian

The purpose of this job is to provide services to library patrons through materials selection, program planning and implementation, reference instruction and searches, readers' advisory, and grant preparation. Increases public awareness about library services through extensive career level volunteer opportunities. May focus on a specific library function such as children's programs, reference, technical services, or volunteer services. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job.

Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Employs and models the Library's mission and vision, as well as the values, ethics, and principles of the library profession.
• Plans, promotes, and facilitates programs for interest of the community of League City.
• Collaborates with colleagues to provide services and programs.
• Assists patrons in obtaining information from library resources via existing modes of communication.
• Selects and evaluates library resources including audio visual, print, and electronic for circulating and non-circulating collections.
• Follows city and library policies and procedures for expending money, accounting for expenditures, and grant writing.
• Provides readers' advisory services for adults and children.
• Actively pursues opportunities to further enhance the library's image with the community and community organizations through speaking engagements, networking opportunities, and outreach activities.
• Promotes and demonstrates the value of Library services, such as through marketing and advocacy efforts.
• Plans special reading lists and bibliographies on subject and themes relevant to the community.
• Performs other related duties as assigned and in support of the Library's and City's mission.

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Library Science or a related field
• At least one (1) to three (3) years of related work experience

• Mission and vision of the Library and City of League City
• Community served, including needs, interests, and trends
• Library trends and best practices
• Information literacy, including research methods and source evaluation, and professional reference and readers' advisory techniques
• Methods for planning, implementing, and assessing library collections, services and programs
• The principles and systems for information organization and retrieval
• Current consumer software, hardware, and web-based platforms, such as the Microsoft Office Suite, handheld electronic devices and eReaders, social media platforms, e-mail clients, or publishing tools
• Library technology solutions, such as integrated library systems, online public access catalogs, or data communication protocols

• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships.
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Project planning and time management
• Conflict resolution and diplomacy
• Collaboration with staff, community partners, patrons, and city departments

• Plan library programs to utilize and create community partnerships for assigned areas.
• Remain current on library trends and technology.
• Communicate clearly, guide and instruct, interact with the public effectively
• Work effectively in a shared decision-making environment as a team member