DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS IS MONDAY, MAY 27, 2013.

POSTING DATE:     May 9, 2013   

JOB TITLE:             Assistant Branch Librarian, Grade 24
LOCATION:             Cyrill-Westside Library
SALARY:                 $3,180 minimum monthly

HOURS:                   40 hours per week

                                FLSA exempt position, compatible with non-exempt 40 hour work week.

                                This position may include one or more nights per week, and one or more                                 weekends per month.

EDUCATION:          ALA/MLS from an accredited ALA library school and 3 years of experience                                working in public libraries including reference services and 3-5 years of                                proven supervisory experience.                       

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:        

• Supervises all branch operations in the absence of Branch Librarian; handles building and emergency situations and patron concerns
• Assist patrons with reference questions and readers advisory
• Assist patrons with PC’s for Internet access and Microsoft Office applications, and assists with eReaders
• Provides group and individual instruction in the use of equipment, Internet and databases

• Assist with the interviewing and hiring process of staff
• Orients, trains and evaluates staff  performance
• Performs circulation tasks; checks books in and out,  processes courier delivery, collects fines, places books on hold, registers patrons, etc.

• Helps to plan, organize and present a variety of programs and events

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Strong commitment to customer service
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written
• Excellent community promotional skills
• Ability to plan and implement programs and work with people of all ages
• Knowledge of collection development
• Good working knowledge of popular subjects
• Experience and ease with current library information technology and Microsoft Office

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE:      *Knowledge of the Westside community.

JOB TITLE:                Teen Assistant, Grade 17

LOCATION:                Woodruff Library

DATE AVAILABLE:    June 1, 2013

SALARY:                   $1,130 minimum a month

HOURS:                     20 hours per week:

                                  Wednesdays 9:30–6pm, Fridays 11:30am–6pm, Saturdays 9:45am–4pm 

EDUCATION:  Bachelor’s Degree required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Plans, promotes and presents programs for teens, tweens and homeschoolers, including games, crafts and movies

Communicates library information and makes regular visits to teens and tweens at local schools

Provides input on the teen collection to the Director of Teen Services

Provides input on the tween collection to the Director of Children’s Services

Participates in regular teen and tween committee meetings, online discussions and book reviews

Assists public with information requests, reader’s advisory questions, and computers

Assists with all circulation duties

Assumes responsibility of building and staff in supervisor’s absence

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Ability to develop, schedule, promote and implement age-appropriate and interesting programs for teens ages 12-18 and tweens ages 10-11

Must genuinely enjoy working with a diverse teen and tween population and be able to  interact with teens and tweens in a positive and constructive manner; must be comfortable enforcing rules

Must enjoy working with the public of all ages

Must enjoy reading from all genres but especially teen and tween literature

Comfortable and proficient using technology (specifically Internet, Microsoft Office, social networking and video game systems)

Experience working with & communicating with teens and tweens in groups

Ability to take direction and to work independently and in a team environment

Detail oriented with the ability to prioritize

Enjoy public speaking

Must be comfortable in a supervisory role

Must exhibit creativity and take initiative

Ability to push heavy carts and lift boxes weighing up to 40 lbs. 

DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS IS FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2013.

POSTING DATE: May 22, 2013

JOB TITLE: Reference Librarian II, Grade 24 (Reference, Legal Collection, & Government Documents)

LOCATION: Reference Services, Headquarters

DATE AVAILABLE: June 1, 2013

SALARY: $38,163 minimum annual salary

HOURS: 40 hours per week. FLSA exempt position; compatible with non-exempt 40 hour work week. Hours are generally Monday through Friday including some night and weekend hours.

EDUCATION: ALA/MLS from an accredited ALA library school

3 or more years of experience working in public libraries including reference services

3 or more years of proven supervisory experience

Background in business librarianship, law librarianship, or government documents librarianship preferred but not required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assists Director of Reference Services with management and supervision; providing reference services; responding to questions; assisting patrons; assisting with collection development; maintaining records and files.

Helps select and train new employees for assistant, clerk and page positions including review of applications, interviewing applicants and assisting with hiring decisions;

Selects, evaluates usage, and weeds government documents depository collections;

Liaises with State and Federal depository librarians and maintains expertise in functioning government information providers;

Helps to plan, organize, and present a variety of programs and events, especially in the business and legal communities;

Manages contact with principle vendor (WESTLAW) and communicates with members of the Law Library Committees;

Responsible for collection development, including selection and weeding, for designated area(s) of the non-fiction collection; maintains budget for collection area;

Prepares and maintains weekend rotations, weekly schedules and desk schedules as requested;

Serves as Librarian in Charge on designated nights and weekends;

Remains aware of safety and security issues and takes appropriate action as needed;

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Strong commitment to delivery of excellent customer service.

Ability to assist patrons with conducting research, print and electronic.

Extensive experience with print and electronic research.

Ability to teach computer and research classes to the public.

Comprehensive knowledge of needs and current interests of library patrons.

Must enjoy working with the public of all ages.

Experience and proficiency with current library technology, including Internet, research databases, productivity software, and communications applications.

Knowledge of public library principles, procedures, materials and practices.

Solid organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to work closely with others or alone.

Excellent communication skills, oral and written.