Librarian I

General Description

Under the general direction of the Library Director, the Librarian I plans, organizes, evaluates, and implements library services and programs. This position participates in collection development, provides high-quality customer service, and supervises assigned staff and volunteers. The Librarian I supports the library’s mission by delivering inclusive, innovative, and responsive services to the community.

Essential Functions of the Job / Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Oversees an assigned service area (such as Youth Services or Adult Services) by developing, coordinating, and delivering inclusive programs and services for all members of the public, including vulnerable and underserved populations.
• Assists library users by locating and interpreting library, community, and informational resources; provides instruction in the use of library collections, catalog, technology, and equipment.
• Applies effective conflict management and customer service skills to de-escalate situations and resolve unexpected problems in a professional manner.
• Develops, facilitates, and presents programs and services, which may include early literacy initiatives, community outreach activities, youth advisory boards, and computer or technology instruction, offered in person or virtually.
• Researches and writes grants to support programs and services within assigned service area.
• Participates in collection development by selecting, evaluating, replacing, and withdrawing print and non-print materials in assigned subject areas.
• Builds and maintains partnerships with schools, community organizations, and other external groups to expand awareness and use of library resources and services.
• Collects, maintains, and reports statistical and performance data as required.
• Collaborates with library leadership to support marketing and communication efforts, including social media content, website updates, publicity, and occasional local media appearances related to the assigned service area.
• Supervises assigned library employees and volunteers by training, scheduling work, and evaluating performance, making recommendations regarding probationary periods, employee discipline, and other personnel matters in accordance with City and library policies.
• Serves as the supervisor in charge of the library when assigned.
• Participates in regional library system committees and meetings relevant to the assigned service area.
• Attends continuing education, training, workshops, and conferences; applies current trends and best practices to improve library services into assigned service area.
• Assists with basic facilities oversight by monitoring conditions and reporting maintenance or safety concerns.

• Demonstrated enthusiasm for and commitment to providing excellent public service.
• Knowledge of public library principles, reference services, and general library operations, including current and emerging trends.
• Working knowledge of integrated library systems, research databases, and standard office software such as Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new and evolving technologies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective, courteous, and cooperative relationships with the public, coworkers, supervisors, and community partners.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while maintaining flexibility and a positive attitude.
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple projects and programs simultaneously.
• Openness to change, innovation, and creative approaches to engaging the community.

Education and Experience

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Library Science or a closely related field and three (3) years of relevant library or public service experience are required.
• Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS/MLIS) is preferred and may substitute for the required work experience.
• Valid driver’s license required.

• This position requires working approximately two (2) evenings per week and one (1) out of four (4) rotating Saturdays. The Librarian I will staff the circulation desk as needed and perform other related library duties as required.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to fifty pounds of force; lifting up to fifty pounds; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions, frequently requires reaching with hands and arms and occasionally requires standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling and lifting; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, use of measuring devices, operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).