Librarian Archivist - Charlotte County, FL
Charlotte County, FL
About the Job
Performs professional library work in the application of technical skills and knowledge to a variety of library functions such as archives, cataloging, acquisitions, book selection, and children and/or reference services. Work may include providing leadership and instruction to a small staff engaged in work related to library activities. Work requires the use of sound judgment and initiative in developing solutions to problems, interpreting general policies, and determining work methods in meeting public needs for library materials and services. Work involves continuous public contact, requiring the exercise of considerable patience, tact, and diplomacy.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Provides exceptional customer service to library patrons and the public; greets visitors and directs to areas of library; provides assistance and information related to library programs, services, materials, facilities, equipment, fees, and procedures; resolves problems and/or complaints via all forms of communication.
- Assists patrons in requesting, selecting, and locating library materials; researches book titles, book availability, patron records, or related information and assists patrons in the use of public access computers and internet.
- Participates in the selection, retention, and general development of library collections; reviews patron requests; makes recommendations and/or selects books for purchase; prepares order lists for purchase of library materials; and removes/weeds outdated, worn, and little-used materials from library collections as needed.
- Develops and implements library programs; plans, organizes, and conducts educational and cultural programs, book talks and other programs and events to facilities/Recreation Centers/Libraries within the County.
- Visits all Charlotte County locations/schools/other locations to provide community outreach and special events to promote services; and maintains records of program participation. Travel may include out of the County for training, conferences, special events, etc.
- Processes inter-library loan requests from patrons and other libraries; verifies and identifies requested materials; receives/processes borrowing requests and incoming material; and completes internal/external documentation.
- Instructs patrons in use of various library systems and resources, such as the Internet, Dewey Decimal system, indexes, databases, printers, software programs, network programs, etc.; provides guidance, direction, and technical expertise.
- Conducts computer training classes for library staff and members of the public and prepares instructional materials.
- May plan, assign, schedule, and review the work of a small team of employees and/or volunteers engaged in general library work.
- Prepares reports and maintains records relating to library activities.
- Performs original cataloging, oversees the cataloging format, and makes decisions pertaining to bibliographic data.
- Research, locate, and provide information in response to public requests, programming and activities.
- May properly safeguard cultural assets and historical collection and make those assets available for research and study.
- May maintain environmental and storage conditions and supplies necessary to preserve cultural assets and historical collection.
- Provides exceptional customer assistance, problem-solving, and/or complaint resolution by all forms of communication.
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Charlotte County, Florida
Agency: Community Services
Source : Charlotte County, FL