+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | JOB SUMMARY | | | | The Patrons Services Librarian performs patrons services outreach. | | Work is performed under the supervision of the Library Director, and | | is evaluated through observation, completed assignments, conferences | | and feedback from librarians and the public. | | | | ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS | | | | - Circulation | | | | - Supervises part-time circulation staff: preparing schedules, | | interpreting library policies and procedures, resolving | | problems, and evaluating performances. | | - Responds to patron concerns regarding late fees that have | | accrued, claims returned items, or items that they claim were | | never checked out. | | - Performs item cataloging for all magazines, and weeds those | | at the end of their cycle. | | - Prepares the Librarys bank deposits, reconciling daily | | receipts with actual intake. | | - Schedules the use of meeting rooms and collects associated | | fees. | | | | Outreach | | | | - - Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate community engagement | | and outreach programming for patrons of all ages and | | backgrounds | | - Coordinate outreach and community relations activities | | - Prepare and submit grant applications, project proposals, and | | funding requests to support community engagement and outreach | | programs and services | | - Develop and maintain a collection of books, materials, and | | equipment needed for outreach and engagement | | - Supervise the activities of the adult outreach and youth | | outreach assistants. | | | | - Other | | | | {=html} | | | | | | | | {=html} | | | | | | - - Maintains knowledge of current trends and practices of public | | libraries in general by attending webinars, workshops, and | | conferences. | | - Supervises all library operations on occasion, as assigned. | | - Performs other duties as assigned. | | | | {=html} | | | | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | KSA's- | | | | Education/Experience: | | | | Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited library | | school required, library work at the professional level as well as | | supervisory experience or equivalent combination of training and | | experience. Experience with Evergreen ILS preferred. Official | | transcript is required. | | | | Licenses or Certifications: | | | | - Possession of a valid North Carolina drivers license. | | - Must possess or be eligible fora Public Librarian Certificate | | issued by the NC Public Librarian Certification Commission. | | | | Special Requirements: | | | | Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | KSA Details- | | | | Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: | | | | - Knowledge of local government operations, policies and plans, and | | modern office practices and procedures. | | - Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar | | programs. | | - Knowledge of library cataloging practices and procedures | | including the Dewey Decimal System and the library loan software | | program and services. | | - Knowledge of the librarys books, reference materials, | | periodicals, audiovisual materials and equipment. | | - Knowledge of the Perry Library policies and procedures. | | - Knowledge of electronic information systems including | | applications used for reference, the internet, email, etc. | | - Skill in customer service and interpersonal relations. | | - Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms. | | - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships | | with supervisors and coworkers, volunteers, library patrons and | | the general public. | | - Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the widely varying | | patron demographic groups and their special needs. | | - Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an | | effective and courteous manner. | | - Ability to get along with others, and work effectively with the | | public and co-workers. | | - Ability to work flexible hou