What are the responsibilities and job description for the CHILDREN'S SERVICES LIBRARIAN position at Gary Public Library?
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under general supervision, the Children's Services Librarian assists patrons in locating, selecting and reserving library materials and in utilizing the library's computers, provides reference and reader's advisory services, develops and conducts children's programs and assists with the development and maintenance of the department collection.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree in library science from an accredited American Library Association institution or an Indiana LC-4 Certification.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The Librarian will be required to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Library policies and procedures
- Library science and information technology
- Children's programming and services
- Collection maintenance techniques
- Child development
- Government documents
- Archival principles and practices
- Reader interest levels and materials
- Selection tools
- Wide range of children's books and authors
- Library material processing methods and procedures
- Electronic information resources Automated catalog system
SKILLS AND ABILITIES TO:
- Organize, prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks
- Develop and implement library programs
- Establish a rapport with children and their care giver
- Communicate effectively in written and oral form
- Prepare accurate and concise reports
- Interact and respond appropriately to patrons
- Present a professional image to the public
- Maintain effective working relationships with supervisor and co-workers
- Maintain confidentiality
Duties:
- Assists children and other patrons with utilizing the department's services and materials
- Assists the Head of Children's Service
- Assists patrons in locating and selecting books and other materials
- Assists with promoting children's services in the community and in schools
- Conducts searches of electronic databases
- Places book and material requests
- Processes interlibrary loans and reserve requests
- Assists patrons in using library services, equipment, reference materials, electronic databases and software
- Assists with developing flyers, seasonal displays and other promotional material for the department
- Enters patron and library material information into computer system
- Coordinates department activities with library events
- Assists with maintaining department files, records, indexes and statistics
- Communicates the mission, goals and objectives of the library
- Prepares, conducts, and coordinates programs and special events of all age groups in the Youth Services
- Interprets and applies collection development principles and policies
- Performs on-going examination, weeding and upgrading
- Evaluates materials and resources in various formats
- Lead discussions and conducts story times
- Inspects library materials
- Maintains knowledge of available materials and patron reading preferences
- Assists with developing and implementing improvements in services and programs
- Participates in library planning efforts to extend and enhance department
services
- Participates in community activities as a representative of the library
- Speaks before community groups
- Conducts library tours and instructional training, as needed
- Maintains and increases knowledge and skills through attendance at
meetings, conferences, training seminars and in-service training sessions
- Attends meetings and serves on committees, as requested
- Performs additional duties and assignments, as requested Denotes an essential function of the job
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $36,065.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Rotating shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $36,065
