Librarian, Senior - DeKalb County
Decatur, GA 30030
About the Job
Salary Range:$52,815-$81,862
Essential Functions:
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; develops and oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; compiles and reviews timesheets; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; directs work; acts as a liaison between employees and management; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures.
Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; prioritizes and schedules work activities in order to meet objectives; ensures that subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; provides progress and activity reports to management; and assists with the revision of procedure manuals as appropriate.
Maintains and manages the property including the equipment, building, parking lot and surrounding property; supervises interior to ensure the safety of patrons, equipment, building and property; checks branch daily for maintenance or repairs; monitors progress in completion of work; reviews meeting space applications; cleans restrooms when custodian is absent; and cleans the branch when necessary.
Develops and maintains library programs, collections, and general operations; designs and implements programming to targeted readership; maintains records of program participation; develops goals and objectives for area of specialty; recommends, develops, and implements programs and policies to achieve established objectives; recommends allocation of financial, staffing, equipment, space, and bibliographic resources; interprets and explains goals, objectives, and policies to the public; and coordinate physical facilities in assigned area.
Provides customer service to library patrons and the public; provides assistance and information related to library programs, services, materials, facilities, equipment, fees, procedures, or other issues; responds to questions and complaints related to library operations; researches problems and initiates problem resolution; greets visitors and directs to areas of library; assists patrons with various library services; assists patrons in requesting, selecting, and locating library materials; and researches book titles, book availability, patron records, or related information.
Provides computer and reference assistance to library patrons; assists patrons in finding required information; suggests appropriate internal and external resources; and assists in obtaining tax forms from and voter registration forms.
Instructs patrons in use of various library systems/resources, internet, and Dewey Decimal system; instructs patrons in use of indexes and databases to locate periodical literature; instructs patrons in use of various periodical databases; instructs patrons in use of library computers, printers, software programs, network programs, and other library machinery/equipment; and conducts formal classes as appropriate.
Monitors usage of library computers; explains/enforces library rules for use of computers/Internet; performs basic maintenance and troubleshooting of computer systems and library equipment, which may include backing up data, updating systems and software, clearing paper jams, or replacing paper, toner, or ribbons; and coordinates service/repair activities as needed.
Processes inter-library loan requests from patrons and other libraries; verifies and identifies requested materials; receives/processes borrowing requests; receives/processes incoming material; and completes internal/external documentation.
Selects, retains, and develops library collections; 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; and leads and trains librarians and technical services paraprofessional staff in cataloging print, audiovisual, and electronic formats.
Provides and performs reference assistance and circulation desk duties; assists public with computer questions; uses appropriate resources to answer questions in person and by phone; locates library materials; provides information on library sources; assists patrons with operation the internet and other reference databases and educational materials; assists patrons with technical issues and concerns; and provides information service and advisory service to customers and demonstrates or assists with the catalog.
Performs all duties of subordinate Library personnel as needed; provides circulation services to patrons including checking in/out materials and registering new patrons; repairs/mends damaged books and materials; processes new/donated materials; re-shelves and locates books and materials; restocks supplies; and performs general tasks related to operation and upkeep of the Library.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an American Library Association accredited graduate school and two years of experience in professional library services required.
Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain licensure from the Georgia State Board for the Certification of Librarians.