What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Engagement Librarian position at City of Hickory, NC?
Description
Hickory, North Carolina, is a three-time All-America City on the Catawba River approximately one hour east of Asheville and one hour north of Charlotte. More than 40,000 residents call Hickory their home and Hickory is the hub of a 350,000 metropolitan area. Hickory has outstanding school systems, seven recreation facilities, two libraries, several golf courses, theaters, art museums, and eighteen gorgeous parks. Beautiful Lake Hickory is over 4,000 acres and has many public access areas. Please check out Hickory at www.hickorync.gov/employment or www.hickorywellcrafted.com for a web portal all about Hickory and the surrounding areas and what makes Hickory a "Well Crafted" City.
Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetics, or the presence of a non-job related medical condition or disability. U.S. Law requires all applicants to furnish proof of identity and right to work in the U.S.
All offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a post-offer functional pre-work screen and a drug screen. This examination process is designed to determine if applicants are able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the job without physical harm to themselves, or others. All applicants are subject to a background check.
This position is responsible for building partnerships with community agencies to provide, coordinate, and increase awareness of library services.
Major Duties
Promotes library services through outreach activities such as school and community visits.
Promotes library collections, technology, and services through presentations, programs, and displays.
Instruct patrons in the use of library and information resources.
Plans and implements programs for adults and teens.
Conducts tours for groups and organizations.
Assists patrons in selecting, locating and using library resources.
Provides readers’ advisory assistance to patrons.
Attends meetings, workshops, and conferences as necessary.
Reads professional development books and articles.
Participates on various committees as requested.
Assists in the generation of research aids and in the creation of research lists.
Performs collection development duties; selects books and other resources; evaluates collection for outdated materials.
Files and shelves materials.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Qualifications
Knowledge of library policies and procedures.
Knowledge of library collections and materials.
Knowledge of reference resources, popular reading materials, and online databases.
Knowledge of review media and collection development tools.
Skill in operating a personal computer and utilizing a variety of software.
Skill in problem solving.
Skill in working with the public.
Skill in interpersonal relations.
Skill in oral and written communication.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a Master of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited university.
Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must meet the City criteria for an acceptable driving record.
Supplemental Information
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: ?The Head of Reference and Technical Services assigns work in terms of general instructions. ? Work is spot-checked upon completion for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of results.
GUIDELINES: ?Guidelines include standard reference practices and city and library policies and procedures. ?These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY: ?The work consists of varied duties in providing reference services to library patrons. ?Budgetary and time constraints contribute to the complexity of the work. ?
SCOPE AND EFFECT: ?The purpose of this position is to provide reference services to patrons. ? Successful performance contributes to the effective and efficient use of library services and fosters a positive image of the library.
PERSONAL CONTACTS: ?Contacts are typically with other library employees, employees of other libraries, and the general public.
PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: ?Contacts are typically to give or exchange information and provide services.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: ?The work is typically performed while sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. ?The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects and uses equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: ?The work is typically performed in a library.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: ?None.
The City of Hickory provides a generous benefit package, in addition to salary:
- 11 paid holidays
- 12 paid sick leave days per year
- Paid vacation
- City-paid individual health insurance (H.S.A.)
- Low-cost dental and vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program – 5 FREE visits
- 13.6% contribution per employee to the NC Local Government Retirement System
- Up to 5% matching contribution to 401k
- Free Life insurance of 1.5 times salary up to ($125,000)
- Tuition Assistance Program
- On-site Wellness Clinic
- A selection of voluntary benefits such as additional life insurance, dependent life, Short-term disability insurance, accident, and critical illness insurance; All at very competitive rates.
- Benefits package valued at over ($12,500) annually.
*Employees working in seasonal/part-time positions are not eligible for benefits.*
Salary : $125,000
