Substitute Librarian

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The Library is seeking professional Librarians who have training and/or experience in either children's or adult services. An employee in this classification does professional library work under the direction of an administrative supervisor who assists with difficult or unusual problems. A Substitute Librarian may be required to supervise a small staff of clerical and paraprofessional employees.Illustrative Examples of Work: General office workReaders' advisory serviceUse of audio-visual materialsGeneral reference desk duties.Assist patrons in the use of the library.Assist patrons using electronic library services, such as CD-ROM, library catalog, or Internet searches.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge of: Library services and reference materialsBooks and authorsProfessional practices and techniques of library scienceOn-line library systems and information resourcesPrinciples of training and supervisionAbility to: Use on-line resources and personal computersSelect books and fill needs of patronsPerform reference and reader's advisory workUse and explain library resourcesEstablish and maintain cooperative relationshipsCommunicate effectively both verbally and in writingDevelop and promote special library programsMaintain complex records and prepare reportsMake routine arithmetic calculationsWork evenings and weekends