Librarian 1

Part Time Hours - Tues thru Fri, 9am-5pm with some flexibility to work occasional Saturdays and some evening coverage. Schedule will need to be flexible as the needs may change from week to week.

Must have prior experience as a librarian.

MUST HAVE a Notary Public certificate.

JOB DUTIES IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE: (These duties are illustrative only. Incumbents may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.)

Provides reference, research & reader services to patrons of the library (e.g., assists patrons in using library resources for education & recreation; conducts bibliographic searches & prepares bibliographies; guides readers; enforces library policies), monitors circulation of materials & obtains materials from other libraries.

Reviews literature on new publications in order to select materials or alert patrons of availability of new materials.

Prepares or oversees the preparation of library materials for use (e.g., orders materials; labels & stamps books; files catalog cards; shelves materials; catalogs or verifies cataloging).

Prepares reports on library activities (e.g., statistical reports; grant requests or progress reports; library budget; inventory).

Performs or oversees performance of clerical tasks (e.g., types catalog cards or requisitions; reviews & updates files; maintains bulletin board; circulates materials; prepares overdue notices); participates in networking with local library association.

MAJOR WORKER CHARACTERISTICS:

Knowledge of library science & technology; public relations; accreditation requirements affecting library.

Skill in operation & maintenance of microfiche reader/printer, audio-visual equipment & video display terminal.

Ability to interpret extensive variety of technical material; use proper research methods in gathering data; calculate fractions, decimals & percentages; gather, collate, & classify information about data, people or things; coordinate activities of others & cooperate with others on group projects; explain library procedures to others.

Developed after employment

MINIMUM CLASS QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT:

Completion of undergraduate core program in library science which must have included coursework in reference cataloging & classification of books & materials, selection of books & materials, bibliographic control, procedures for circulation & library organization &/or library administration or 18 mos. exp. in providing reference services, cataloging & classifying books & materials, selecting books & materials, bibliographic control, developing procedures for circulation & library organization &/or administration.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.