Librarian - Programming and Outreach

University of Alabama Libraries; Wichita Falls, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama Libraries seeks a staff member to provide general reference and information services across service desks, assisting library users with materials and reader's advisory.

The role includes developing adult programs, coordinating community outreach (including mobile library pop-ups), facilitating the Community Workshop, and participating in collection development and management. MLS preferred; some evening and weekend work required.

Qualifications

• MLS preferred.
• Thorough working knowledge of library policies and procedures.
• Experience with computers.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to work at least one weekly evening shift and some weekend hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide general reference and informational services at service desks.
• Assist patrons with locating materials and reader's advisory; explain policies.
• Develop, promote, and evaluate adult programs and educational opportunities.
• Coordinate community outreach services, including mobile library pop-ups and off-site services.
• Facilitate use of the Community Workshop.
• Participate in collection development and management.
• Take routine tours and deliver presentations about the library to community groups.

Skills

Reference services

Public service

Communication skills

Organization skills

Computer literacy

Education

MLS preferred

Job description

Briefly, the purpose and responsibilities of this position are: 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.

Essential functions include:

• 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. Takes routine meeting-room reservations.
• 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. Maintains good appearance and order of assigned portion of the library stacks.
• 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.
• Acts as an effective advocate for the library by explaining its mission, goals, services, and programs.

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.