Librarian Youth Services Division Library

LIBRARIAN I - (YOUTH SERVICES DIVISION) LIBRARY

PAY RANGE - $25.72 - $36.67/hr - plus a comprehensive benefits package

Monday to Saturday including nights, will be on a rotation schedule.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Provides public library services at a library location; performs directly related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The principal function of an employee in this class is to provide reader’s advisory, informational, technology and program services through a library location. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of a Librarian III but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative. Supervision may be exercised over the work of those employees in the title of Library Technician, Library Page, Administrative Assistant I, Volunteers and Interns as assigned.

The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with community groups, other employees in the same class, other library employees, and the general public. The principal duties of this class include interpreting library systems and procedures to customers, and are performed in a public service or general office environment.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL WORK:

• Determines patron needs and provides guidance, information, technological assistance, reader’s advisory, and related library services;
• Maintains knowledge of informational services within the library and provides research and reference services to patrons on a wide variety of subjects and educational levels;
• Explores all possible information sources for inquiring patrons, including all materials within the library system of Manchester, contributing Libraries in the inter‑library loan program, and other related sources as necessary;
• Maintains a safe and secure library environment by monitoring patron adherence to library procedures and guidelines and maintaining an awareness of all persons within the facility;
• Plans, prepares, and directs or conducts youth and adult programs, such as technology classes and online searching skills as assigned;
• Reviews and makes recommendations for the materials collection at assigned locations and on weeding and ordering;
• Ensures library equipment is in working order, including performing routine maintenance;
• Supervises subordinate positions at the assigned location;
• Ensures that patron service problems are resolved in a courteous and timely manner, interpreting library policy as necessary;
• Operates and maintains various audio‑visual and technology equipment;
• Serves as a liaison between the community and the library system on a daily basis, developing positive relationships by bringing library materials and presenting programs at various community sites;
• May perform the duties of other classes as necessary to provide timely and effective service to patrons;
• Provides bibliographic access to all materials by inputting library holdings into the local online catalog;
• Maintains technology skills and assists with technology questions;
• Ensures the accuracy and integrity of the local online database;
• Provides guidance and demonstrations to new employees in similar positions;
• Keeps supervisors informed of work progress, issues, and potential solutions;
• Attends meetings and training to stay current on relevant practices and developments;
• Responds to citizen inquiries courteously and promptly;
• Coordinates regularly with others to enhance interdepartmental efficiency; and
• Performs additional duties as required by the classification.

REQUIRED

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge of library location or department services systems and procedures;
• Thorough knowledge of community and school programs and needs;
• Thorough knowledge of the library collection appropriate to the assignment;
• Thorough knowledge of library public service functions, procedures, policies and organization;
• Substantial knowledge of community and school programs and needs that affect assigned locations and services;
• Substantial knowledge of library circulation systems and procedures utilized by the library system;
• Substantial knowledge of public and,…