Adult Services Coordinator

Livingston Parish Library; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Livingston Parish Library seeks an experienced Adult Services Librarian for the Albany/Springfield Branch. The role involves guiding patrons, conducting reference interviews, and connecting users with print and digital resources to meet adult information needs.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree or two years of public library experience, strong customer service, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with the Head of Community Engagement and Branch Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any field or two years' public library experience.
• Experience performing independent work and following directions.
• Ability to work with adult services and assist patrons.

Responsibilities

• Assists patrons in using the computerized catalog to locate materials.
• Develops knowledge of the branch collection and other locations to provide accurate information.
• Assists patrons with public computers, word processing, internet searching and databases.
• Maintains order and safety in the library.
• Follows policies and procedures in all functions.
• Provides outreach to parish programs and events as needed.
• Plans and conducts branch-level adult services programming for 18+ under supervision.

Skills

Adult books knowledge

Independent work

Customer service

Information retrieval

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Two years library experience

Tools

Integrated Library System (ILS)

Public computers

Job description

Location: Albany/Springfield Branch

Schedule: Monday: 9-5; Tuesday: 12-8; Wednesday: 8:30-4:30; Thursday: 9-5; Friday: 9-5 (alternating Saturdays in full-timer rotation)

General Statement of Duties

• Performs varied library duties and assists patrons in using library services related to Adult Services
• Provides assistance to library users in securing information and using library resources to meet specific needs related to Adult Services

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists patrons in using the computerized catalog to locate materials
• Develops knowledge of the branch collection as well as collections at other locations to efficiently and effectively provide accurate information to fill the patron's needs
• Assists patrons in use of public computers including word processing, internet searching, and use of online databases
• Maintains order and safety in the library
• Follows established policies and procedures in performing all functions
• Assists Head of Community Engagement in parish wide programs and initiatives
• Fully conducts reference interview with patrons seeking information.
• Provides backup support at the branch for circulation and adult reference duties when short staffed.
• Creates an environment in the adult's area, which provides for enjoyable and convenient use of library resources
• Maintains current lists of shelf reading assignments
• Ensures that adult area and information desks are kept clean and orderly.
• Creates attractive and current displays and decorations for adult service area.
• Plan and conduct branch level adult services programming for parish adults aged 18 or older under the direction and supervision of the Head of Community Engagement and Branch Manager.
• Works with other adult coordinators to plan shared programming and events that may be held at multiple library locations.
• Provides outreach services to area institutions and other community groups as needed.
• Compiles program statistics monthly and enters them into the Adult Services File and formats for branch manager's monthly report.
• Any other duties needed in the course of performing services for the branch or patrons

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of adult books and related materials
• Ability to work independently and within the direction of Branch Manager and Head of Community Engagement
• Initiative to determine and complete needed tasks
• Ability to meet and relate to public and staff members in a positive and constructive manner
• Knowledge of computers and automated search methods. Ability to effectively use the various information access methods available in the library.
• Flexibility, initiative, creativity, energy, patience, and tact.

Special Requirements:

Valid Louisiana driver's license.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in any field OR
• Two (2) years' experience working in a public library with job duties and responsibilities requiring a level of independent work and thinking.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hand and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Some agility is needed to conduct story time using action rhymes.

The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Livingston Parish Library is an equal-opportunity employer.

Conditions of employment: completion of the assessment test, transcripts of degree earned (if applicable), and successful completion of background and MVR check.

Assessment tests are sent via email after the completion of the application.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills aptitudes and abilities to perform each job duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge skills or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.