LIBRARIAN - ADULT PROGRAMMING

City of Wichita Falls, Texas; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Wichita Falls, Texas invites applications for a Librarian - Adult Programming. This position delivers general information services, reference assistance, and reader's advisory at service desks while developing and evaluating adult programs and educational opportunities.

Responsibilities include coordinating community outreach, mobile library pop-ups, off-site services, and supporting the Community Workshop.

Qualifications

• MLS preferred.
• A thorough working knowledge of library policies and procedures is required.
• At least one weekly evening shift and some weekend work will be required.
• Experience working with computers is highly desirable, as are excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide general reference and informational services at service desk by assisting users in locating materials, explaining policies, and helping computer users.
• Assist with reader’s advisory, checks materials in/out, places items on hold, and collects fines.
• Conduct tours and deliver presentations about the library and library use to community groups.
• Assist in collection development by researching materials and budgeting.
• Plan and implement library programs and community outreach, including mobile pop-ups and off-site services.

Skills

Reference services

Reader's advisory

Public speaking

Computers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or hard sciences or Master’s in Liberal Arts or Business

MLS preferred

Tools

Computers

Job description

LIBRARIAN - ADULT PROGRAMMING

BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The purpose and responsibility of this position: to provide general information services, answering basic as well as in-depth reference queries using a variety of primary and secondary sources, while working at various service desks; to develop, implement, and evaluate adult programs and educational opportunities; to coordinate and provide community outreach services, including mobile library pop-ups and other off-site services; to facilitate use of the Community Workshop; and to participate in collection development and management.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

Driver’s License Required – N

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

MLS preferred.

A thorough working knowledge of library policies and procedures is required. At least one weekly evening shift and some weekend work will be required.

Experience in working with computers is highly desirable, as are excellent communication and organizational skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Note: This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Additionally, please be aware of the legend below when referring to the physical demands of each essential function.

(S) Sedentary (L) Light (M) Medium (H) Heavy (V) Very Heavy Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time. Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly. Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly. Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally; 50-100 lbs. frequently; or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

# Code Essential Functions

1. 1 L Regular and reliable attendance in compliance with given schedules is a mandatory requirement of this position. Schedules may be subject to change with or without advance notice
2. 2 S Provides general reference and informational services at service desk by: assisting library users in locating materials, performing reader’s advisory, explaining library policies and procedures, assisting computer users and providing basic instruction, operating and troubleshooting equipment, responding to complaints and/or compliments, checking materials in and out, placing items on hold, and collecting fines. Assists with sorting materials, accurately shelving returned materials, and inventories. Conducts tours as needed and delivers presentations about the library and library use to community groups. Maintains good appearance and order of assigned portion of the library stacks. Takes routine meeting-room reservations.
3. 3 S Assists in collection development by researching and evaluating materials, ordering assigned fiction genres and assigned-subject nonfiction, monitoring assigned budget areas, and assisting with deselection.
4. 4 L Plans, promotes, and implements library programs as needed, either passive or active; plans, coordinates, promotes, and provides community outreach services, including mobile library pop-ups and other off-site library services; collects quotes, price increases, usage statistics, etc. as needed for budget process.
5. 5 S Acts as an effective advocate for the library by explaining its mission, goals, services, and programs.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• -Description of Minimum Job Requirements-
• Experience-Related Requirements Over two years and up to and including four years.
• Vocational/ Educational Preparation Requires Bachelor's degree in engineering or the hard sciences such as architecture, chemistry, geology, biology, mathematics, or physics or a Master's Degree in Liberal Arts or Business.

WORK LOCATION:

Office Environment