Assistant Branch Librarian - Donaldsonville

ascension Parish Library; Donaldsonville (LA); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 52 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Ascension Parish Library seeks an Assistant Branch Librarian to support the Branch Librarian and ensure smooth operations at the Donaldsonville location. The role involves coordinating staff, programs, and services to serve the community effectively.

This position requires a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program, with a focus on leadership, reference services, and outreach.

Qualificações

• Master's degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited library school is required.

Responsabilidades

• Assist Branch Librarian in duties and operations.
• Supervise branch staff, scheduling, and on-the-job guidance.
• Maintain and prepare statistics and reports; assist with budgets and cash handling.
• Assist with reference, reader's advisory, and book selection recommendations.
• Plan and coordinate displays, programs, outreach, and promotional activities.
• Handle public inquiries and branch-level problems; ensure policy adherence.
• Ensure building and grounds are well-kept and supplies are managed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Staff supervision

Planning

Problem solving

Training

Reference services

Formação académica

Master's degree in Library and Information Science

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Description

The Assistant Branch Librarian acts to support the Branch Librarian to ensure the successful operation of an individual library branch. They are for responsible for coordinating and supervising activities, staff, maintenance, programs, etc. at the branch level, and assuming responsibility for the Library branch in the Branch Manager's absence. Work requires planning, problem solving, prioritizing, supervising, and training.

Examples of duties include:

• Assists Branch Librarian in performance of duties.


• Ensure that all policies, procedures, programs, and projects are implemented and adhered to in all cases.


• Set a positive and productive example of work habits, communication, and cooperation between all staff members.


• Supervises operational routines; lays out and assigns work for the branch staff; gives team on-the-job instructions as needed; is responsible for managing student workers.


• Assists in maintenance of statistical and financial records; bookkeeping; monthly reports, weekly reports, maintaining fine fund box, petty cash box, etc.


• Assists with reference and book selection; aids in the best use of library materials; acting as readers' advisor; making recommendations concerning book selection.


• Assists with implementing promotional, publicity, special, and informational projects.


• Performs reference duties, etc.; handling any difficult situations with the public and adjusting local complaints; inter-library loan; reference duties; circulation duties; Please note: The professional at the branch level is considered a vital part of the reference staff and is expected to work reference during \"key\" periods.


• Ensures that the library building and grounds are kept in good and attractive condition, and that building maintenance is tended to.


• Assists with supplies.


• Assists with scheduling.


• Assists with planning and arranging displays.


• Assists with programming.


• Assists with outreach.


• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

A master's degree in library and information science from an ALA accredited library school is required.