What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Librarian (Children's) position at Haltom City?
Job Description
Job Description
GENERAL PURPOSE : Coordinates and performs a variety of professional librarian functions in support of Haltom City Public Library operations; participates in collection development and maintenance activities relating to youth services; provides reference services, readers' advisory and technical assistance to patrons; delivers library programming for children; and performs other related duties as assigned.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
- Provides customer assistance and reference services to library patrons; responds to patron research inquiries in person, electronically, and via telephone.
- Trains patrons in the use of library computers, equipment, technology, and research methods.
- Evaluates and participates in the development and maintenance of the Library's collections for youth services; selects and orders print, audio, and digital materials; assesses donations for addition to the collection.
- Plans, develops, promotes, and delivers library programming for children; coordinates programming activities with outside agencies as required.
- Develops resource brochures, marketing materials, and policies and procedures relating to assigned area.
- Serves as the Volunteer Coordinator; supervises and coordinates volunteer work activities; assigns work duties and monitors the quality of work performed.
- Performs proctoring duties; administers exams for distance learning, school admission, and certification programs as required.
- Attends professional meetings and represents the Library at community events as required.
- Serves as Librarian in Charge in the absence of the Library Services Director.
- Participates in the planning of library services, preparation of budgets, and / or hiring and supervision of assigned library personnel.
- Compiles statistical data and prepares and maintains a variety of departmental reports.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Education and Experience :
Master's Degree in Library Science, and three years experience in a public library environment; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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