- Salary
- $41k – $53k/yr
- Location
- Denison, TX, TX
- Type
- Full-time
- Education
- Master
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
The Adult Services Librarian is responsible for providing comprehensive library services to the adult patrons of the Denison Public Library by planning, conducting, and facilitating programs, selection and maintenance of the adult collection, and promoting the library through use of marketing tools. The Adult Services Librarian also provides operational and administrative support to the library while working under the administrative direction of the Library Services Manager and Library Director.
The following duties are typical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competence and satisfactory performance of these duties. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Create and implement a regular schedule of adult programs and events.
- Lead the delivery of most programs, with support from other staff.
- Partner with other City of Denison departments and external organizations to provide programs at locations outside the library, for example the Denison Senior Center and Manning Park Plaza (Mauk Circle).
- Build/maintain relationships with external contacts who could offer programs at the library, for example TMC Hospital, the Texas Master Gardeners and the Texas Master Naturalists.
- Oversee setup and clean-up of the program spaces, assist presenter(s) with use of technology, to ensure that both the presenter and patrons have a pleasant experience.
- Participate in library-wide in-house programs and external city events designed for all ages including but not limited to Summer Reading Program, LitCon, Monster Trail, Wonders of Winter, and the Doc Holliday Festival.
- Arrange for long term and short term displays to augment departmental or city-wide efforts such as Summer Reading Program or the Denison Sesquicentennial.
- Assess programs by keeping a record of attendance and providing a monthly report to the Director.
- Select materials for an assigned section of the adult collection. Make recommendations for books, online services and audio-visual materials.
- In consultation with other collection development staff, the lending department, the cataloging department, and library leadership make recommendations for initiatives such as moving sections of the collection, weeding and inventory, cataloging changes, and budgetary adjustments to serve evolving patron needs.
- Serve as the point person for online databases that augment the print collections such as Hoopla or Overdrive. Manage technical support issues for these databases as needed in conjunction with the Technical Services Librarian.
- Participate with library leadership in sales calls to evaluate possible new online resources.
- Provide operational support by serving as the evening and weekend supervisor. Make decisions about circulation matters in the absence of other management during regular business hours.
- Maintain Adult Services budget.
- Serve on the library marketing team to post items to social media and the website, maintain the library TV slideshow, serve on the team that manages our patron outreach software, and print marketing materials as necessary for use in the library.
- Distribute printed marketing materials to external organizations when needed to reach new patrons.
- Routinely communicate with the City of Denison marketing team to conform to City standards and to distribute library information through other City channels. Attend website training as offered.
- Attend external events which could serve as marketing opportunities for certain programs and to reach new patrons.
- Maintain Current knowledge of library best practices through continuing education and professional networking.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of filing systems: alphabetical, numerical and chronological.
- Knowledge of administrative policies and procedures of the City.
- Ability to establish and maintain accurate records of assigned activities and operations.
- Ability to interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; Federal, State, and local regulations.
- Skill in organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
- Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits with minimal direction and supervision.
- Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
- Knowledge of current office practices and procedures and knowledge of the operation of standard office equipment and software.
- Knowledge of computer software including word processing, spreadsheet and database applications consistent for this position.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations required of this position.
- Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively in English in both written and verbal form.
- Skill in researching and understanding complex written materials.
- Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports.
- Ability to apply sound judgment and discretion in performing duties, resolving problems and interpreting policies and regulations.
- Ability to communicate detailed and often sensitive information effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to handle sensitive interpersonal situations calmly and tactfully.
- Ability to maintain professionalism at all times.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with individuals within and outside the organization.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding business-related files, reports and conversations, within the provision of Freedom of Information Act and other applicable State and Federal statutes and regulations.
- Ability to work the allocated hours of the position and respond after hours as needed.
Nothing in this job description limits management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS- Must have valid driver’s license
- Must have driving record sufficient for coverage by City’s auto liability carrier
- Master of Library of Science or Education Degree
- Library, programming, supervisory, and teaching experience strongly preferred.
The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law. Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee’s supervisor or Employee Services.
- This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force
- Work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing
- Using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions
- Occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms.
- Work has standard vision requirements.
- Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
- Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
- Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities.
- Work is generally in a moderately noisy office setting.