Salary: $22.05 Hourly
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 8079
Location: KY 40202, KY
Department: Library
Closing: 12/27/2021 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assists patrons and completes special projects
- Supervises, leads, develops and coordinates specialized programs and functions for a regional library or a department of the main library
- Exercises supervision over subordinate personnel
Examples of Duties
UNDER ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISION
- Prepares and generates reports and statistical data
- Provides technical assistance and instruction, and answers questions regarding the use of the library, collections, and services
- Requests building maintenance, equipment repair, and custodial services
- Coordinates collection, development, programming, and resource sharing activities
- Catalogs books, periodicals or other materials
- Prepares book lists and bibliographies
- Reviews and evaluates resource materials, and recommends the acquisition of books, periodicals, audiovisual and other materials
- Advises and assists patrons on the selection, organization and interpretation of library materials
- Gives talks to community groups and schools, and directs tours of the library
- Assists library patrons with check-out and return of materials
- Supervises, plans, coordinates, and participates in library and community programs
- Supervises staff and recruits, trains, schedules and leads volunteers
- Serves as a resource person to library staff
- Develops and maintains relationships with community organizations, local businesses, neighborhood and school groups, and library support associations
- Performs related work
Minimum Requirements
- Master’s degree
- Library Science
- Related field
WORK EXPERIENCE
Two years of librarian experience, including one year of supervisory experience
EQUIVALENCY
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, but must include one year of supervisory experience
OTHER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Must provide one’s own source of transportation
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
- Must work a varied schedule
- Must hold and maintain a Professional certification in the State of Kentucky (KRS 171.250) within 30 days of employment
- Eligible for certificate of Librarianship from the State Board for the Certification of Librarians
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
- Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work
- Communicates with individuals in person and utilizes all types of communication media
- Reviews information from video displays, printed and micro-form documents
- Lifts and carries items weighing up to 35 pounds
Supplemental Information
- Ability to lead and work well as part of a team
- Must be able to work independently and with minimal supervision
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally
- Skill in time management and organization
- Ability to effectively work with diverse population
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, public and private sector officials and the public
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of library science
- Knowledge of the Library’s mission, vision, values and strategic initiatives
- Knowledge of a wide range of books, authors and available resources to provide advice to customers
- Knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft products, internet, e-mail and downloadable electronic devices
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