Librarian II

City of Montgomery, AL; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Montgomery, AL is seeking a Librarian II to provide expert library service across reference, cataloging, and circulation. The role involves serving patrons, supporting facility operations, and supervising staff as needed.

Required are a relevant bachelor's degree and two years of professional library experience; or a master’s degree in librarianship or school library media substituting for one year of experience. This position emphasizes library-wide expertise and service standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of professional-level library experience required.
• Master’s degree in librarianship or school library media may substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve patrons and the public with library materials and computers per policy.
• Assist in management of library facility using calendars, forms, and policies to ensure smooth operation.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education

Bachelor's degree in English

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Closely related degree

Master's degree in librarianship or school library media

Job description

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to provide technical support in a specialized area such as reference, cataloging, children/youth services, circulation, and computer education. Primary work responsibilities may include serving patrons and the public; assisting in the management of the facility; supervising or assisting in the supervision of employees; performing circulation duties; performing collection management activities; performing a variety of library-related duties; and serving as experts in specialized, library-specific areas. The Librarian II classification differs from the Librarian I classification in that Librarian IIs incumbents function as technical experts in at least one specialized area. The Librarian II classification differs from the Librarian III classification in that Librarian III incumbents are responsible for the management of a branch or a system-wide department. The Librarian II classification is typically supervised by a Librarian III or IV.Serves patrons and the public using library materials and computers following library policies and procedures in order to provide patrons and the public with library-related materials and services.

Assists in the management of a library facility (branch or department) using calendars, maintenance and repair request forms, supply request forms, janitorial report forms, money verification slips, cash registers, calculators, and computers following library policies and procedures and City of Montgomery facility management policies and procedures in order to ensure the continued and smooth operation of the facility.

Supervises or assists in supervising employees using schedules, leave slips, evaluation forms, and job descriptions following library policies and procedures and applicable employment laws in order to ensure coverage of tasks and responsibilities in branches/departments.

Performs circulation duties using library materials, computer, scanner, date stamp, library cards, money verification slips, cash registers, and calculators following library policies and procedures in order to assist patrons with checking materials in and out of the library.

Performs collection maintenance activities using library materials, computer, and order forms following library policies and procedures and professional library standards and guidelines in order to ensure a comprehensive collection and meet the needs of patrons.

Performs a variety of miscellaneous duties related to library management and administration following library policies and procedures in order to ensure that libraries/departments operate smoothly and efficiently.

Serves as an expert in areas such as cataloging, computers, reference, and circulation using library materials and computers following library policies and procedures and recognized library standards and guidelines in order to ensure consistent services throughout the library system.

Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, English, Computer Science, or closely related degree and two (2) years of professional-level library experience. A Master’s degree from an accredited program in librarianship or school library media may substitute for one (1) year of the required library experience.

NOTE: Qualifying education, training, and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job will be considered.