Librarian

Job Title: Librarian

Department: Recreation

Reports To: Director, Parks & Recreation

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Pay Grade: 05

Approved By: Director, Parks & Recreation

Approved Date: 11/18/2021

SUMMARY: Directs the activities of the Coronado Center Library and is responsible for it's overall operation and resources.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Deliver outstanding customer service to library users.
• Ability to make decisions and supervise the work of the library volunteers.
• Work with Supervisor to assist with preparation of annual budget, oversee expenditures and provide financial reports when needed.
• Basic knowledge of library terminology, principles, methods and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of computer hardware and software.
• Establish hours to meet the needs of the community.
• Select and purchase books and periodicals for the library to reflect the desires of the community.
• Report on problem areas and recommend procedural changes.
• Respond to all monetary and book donations to the library.
• Oversee the marking and shelving of books.
• Coordinate with the Supervisor on building maintenance and housekeeping.
• Prepare circulation count and library related reports when requested.
• Be aware of community needs and establish rapport with library supporters.
• Oversee the cataloging of books, audio tapes, videos and other library material.
• Follow all POA purchasing procedures, rules and regulations.
• Recruit, train and in-service library volunteers on a regular basis.
• Be responsible for the cleaning and proper care of the office equipment, i.e. computer, printers and cash register.
• Publicize library in different media - newspapers, website, organizations.
• Willing to work evenings and weekends.
• Regular attendance is required.
• May be required to drive POA vehicle or personal vehicle while conducting POA business.
• Any other related duties as assigned by Supervisor.
• Deliver outstanding customer service, making every effort to accommodate customer needs.
• Ensure the safety of patrons and staff through accident prevention and safety policy, enforcing all facility and recreation location rules and regulations.
• Have a thorough knowledge of rules, regulations and operational use with regard to POA amenity use.
• Maintain a safe, clean amenity/facility at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: College degree in Library Science. Consideration will be given to an individual without a college degree if he/she can demonstrate strengths in certain key areas such as written and oral communication skills and an ability to interact well with the public and some library experience is necessary. Basic computer skills are required. Experience in lieu of degree.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places. The library is primarily for recreational reading and a social gathering place. Noise levels should be appropriate.

COMPUTER SKILLS: Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook – Destiny, projector set-up and use.