Librarian

About the role

The purpose of this classification is to provide library services involving development and maintenance of library programs, curricula, collections, as well as advanced library services.

Responsibilities

• Provides direction, guidance and assistance to employees, volunteers, and/or community service workers; coordinates daily work activities; organizes, prioritizes, assigns, and oversees work; provides training as needed; and monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work.
• Provides customer service to library patrons and the public; provides assistance and information related to library programs, services, materials, facilities, equipment, fees, procedures, or other issues; responds to questions and complaints related to library operations; researches problems and initiates problem resolution; greets visitors and directs to areas of library; assists patrons with various library services; assists patrons in requesting, selecting, and locating library materials; and researches book titles, book availability, patron records, or related information.
• Develops and maintains library programs, collections, and general operations; designs and implements programming to targeted readership; maintains records of program participation; assists in developing goals and objectives for area of specialty; recommends, develops, and implements programs and policies to achieve established objectives; recommends allocation of financial, staffing, equipment, space, and bibliographic resources; interprets and explains goals, objectives, and policies to the public; and coordinate physical facilities in assigned area.
• Provides computer and reference assistance to library patrons; assists patrons in finding required information; suggests appropriate internal and external resources; and assists in obtaining tax forms from and voter registration forms.
• Instructs patrons in use of various library systems/resources, internet, and Dewey Decimal system; instructs patrons in use of indexes and databases to locate periodical literature; instructs patrons in use of various periodical databases; instructs patrons in use of library computers, printers, software programs, network programs, and other library machinery/equipment; and conducts formal classes as appropriate.
• Maintains usage of library computers; explains/enforces library rules for use of computers/internet; and performs basic maintenance and troubleshooting of computer systems and library equipment, which may include backing up data, updating systems and software.
• Processes inter-library loan requests from patrons and other libraries; verifies and identifies requested materials; receives/processes borrowing requests; receives/processes incoming material; and completes internal/external documentation.
• Recommends the selection, retention, and general development of library collections; selects books for purchase; prepares order lists for purchase of library materials; and removes/weeds outdated, worn, and little-used materials from library collections as needed.
• Performs all duties of subordinate Library personnel as needed; provides circulation services to patrons including checking/out materials and registering new patrons; repairs/mends damaged books and materials; processes new/donated materials; re-shelves and locates books and materials; restocks supplies; and performs general tasks related to operation and upkeep of the library.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an American Library Association accredited graduate school required.
• Previous experience in library services, education, or customer service is preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license; and must possess and maintain licensure from the Georgia State Board for the Certification of Librarians within six months of employment.