Librarian
Description :
Class Code: 213 |
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Salary: $18.42 - $20.06 Hourly |
Location: Logan, UT |
Job Type: Full-time |
Department: Library |
Job Number: 17-67 |
Closing Date: August 27, 2017 (Closes at 12:00 a.m. on August 28, 2017) |
Responsible professional librarian work involving the full range of librarian duties and functions.
Work involves the responsibility for providing library services to patrons and administering technical library collection maintenance functions. Duties include reference work, materials review, programming, maintenance of various files and collections and promoting library use. This position is also invested with making routine professional-level library technical decisions. The work requires that the employee have excellent judgment as well as excellent knowledge, skill, and ability in every phase of the public library field.RESPONSIBILITIES/EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
Provides reference and reader's advisor services, instructs patrons in the use of library resources, including databases, reference materials, catalogs, computer, and the interlibrary loan system.
Reviews materials for selection and acquisition, and makes recommendations for selection of a wide range of book, periodical, and audio-visual materials.
Develops and presents a wide range of library programming.
Prepares and distributes public relations and informational materials relative to the activities of all areas of the library
Organizes and maintains assigned collections.
May supervise library clerical staff, as assigned.
Plans, evaluates, implements and supervises PC-based information services for public and staff use.
Trains staff in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, desktop publishing, graphicsprograms or other application software loaded on staff computers.
Responsible for the Digital Media Lab: Troubleshoots computer equipment and arranges for repairs when necessary.
May conduct computer services workshops for the public.
Attends workshops or courses necessary to keep current with computer technology.
Performs related work as required.
Assists library customers in their use of the library performing work which is moderately physically demanding and administers the library collection wherever materials may be located including obtaining and replacing books from shelving in the stacks and on all levels, walking and standing for extended time periods (two to four hours) and carrying a reasonable selection of materials between places where they are stored and places where they are used within library facilities and property.
Able to communicate effectively orally, in writing and by listening in the modes of public speaking, speaking with small groups, providing instruction, counseling and direction, and in preparing notes, memorandum, correspondence and reports. This includes the direct use of office computers.
Able to receive, understand, interpret and carry out library policies and procedures.
Ongoing intellectual effort is required to maintain a current knowledge of library resources, learning, literature and information resources.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND CHARACTERISTICS:
Knowledge of the principles and practices of managing library collections.
Considerable knowledge of the needs of library patrons of all ages and the ability to provide the type and level of service needed. Good knowledge of the community.
Excellent knowledge of reference tools and procedures.
Considerable knowledge of contemporary cataloging standards and practices.
Excellent ability to develop and present library programs for adults, teens and children.
Considerable ability in oral and written communications.
Considerable ability to develop and present public information materials to promote library use.
Considerable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, associates, officials of other agencies and the general public.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree in Library Science or closely related area AND experience equivalent to three (3) years full-time professional library work. Must have a valid Utah Operator License.
Please submit a cover letter expressing your interest in, and qualifications for, the position.
For questions relating to this specific position (i.e., work schedules, if a position has been filled, etc.), please contact Karen Clark, Library Director, 435-716-9130 or karen.clark@loganutah.org.
BENEFITS:
Benefits are available to Full-time employees.
ESSENTIALS:
Essential functions, as determined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the above tasks, knowledge, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions of this class. The approved class specifications are not intended to and do not infer or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person(s). This updated job description supersedes prior descriptions for the same position. Management reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Contact : City of Logan
Address: 290 North 100 West, Logan, Utah 84321
Phone: 435-716-9046
Website: http://www.loganutah.org
Deadline for Applying : Aug 28, 2017