LIBRARIAN - RESOURCE SHARING

City of Wichita Falls, Texas; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Wichita Falls, Texas is seeking a Librarian - Resource Sharing to provide reference services and interlibrary loan, while coordinating community programs and non-traditional collections. The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and knowledge of library policies.

MLS is preferred; at least two years of experience expected. Evening shifts and some weekends are required; office environment in Wichita Falls, TX.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide general reference and information services at service desk; assist users in locating materials and explain library policies.
• Provide Interlibrary Loan service and coordinate procurement of items from other libraries for WPFL users.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate collections of non-traditional library items; assist with deselection.
• Coordinate and oversee the Community Workshop and use of workshop resources for library programs.
• Advocate for the library by communicating its mission, goals, and services.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or hard sciences

Master's Degree in Liberal Arts or Business

Job description

Librarian - Resource Sharing

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 provide Interlibrary Loan service, including procuring and processing requested items from other libraries for WPFL users, and preparing locally held materials for distribution to other libraries; to develop, implement, and evaluate collections of non-traditional library items; to coordinate and oversee 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 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 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 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 L Provides Interlibrary loan services to other libraries and local patrons; Selects and evaluates non-traditional library materials, including monitoring their annual budget allocation and participating in deselection; coordinates and manages the community workshop, including in the use of workshop resources for library programs and projects.
• 5 S Acts as an effective advocate for the library by explaining its mission, goals, services, and programs.

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