Reference Librarian Job at City of Springfield in Springfield

Position Overview : Responsible for providing reference and resource information and material and programs to the general public for the City of Springfield's Library Department. Responsible for assisting patrons to find and use library materials or provide referral to other sources and other similar duties pertaining to the Information Services department. Work is performed in accordance with accepted practices and procedures in the field of library sciences related to reference and resource material with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent professional judgment under the general direction of the Branch Manager or Manager of Public Services who reviews work through observation, reports and conferences. Supervision may be exercised over other employees.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provides reference and instructional services to the general public, branches, and regional libraries. Monitors performance of the periodicals collection. Assists the Internet Services Librarian in web maintenance. Oversees the production of bibliographic aids and performs similar duties affecting system-wide operations as required.
• Participates in the common work of the department including outreach, books by mail, formal instruction, collection development, web development and maintenance, compilation of bibliographies and other reader advisory products, displays, etc.
• Plans, schedules, and implements bibliographic instruction and other programs for students, special interest groups, or the general public in the use of library services and collection. Participates in system-wide staff training programs.
• Initiates and engages in special projects that analyze, design, and develop special services for various diverse audiences. Participates individually or in work teams to make recommendations for new initiatives or changes in service as they relate to the overall operation of the reference desks.
• Keeps abreast of developments and technological advances in the library field, current events, popular reading interests, and other issues necessary to maintaining awareness of public information needs. Conducts informal training of other personnel to increase awareness of methods and practices.
• Performs routine tasks such as taking payments for microform copies, counting daily cash receipts, keeping statistics, re-filing, and re-shelving ready-reference materials.
• Performs other similar duties as responsibility and necessity dictate or as requested by supervisor.

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