Reference Librarian: Guide, Inspire & Inform Patrons

City of Springfield Human Resources; Alberton; Sur place; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The City of Springfield Library Department seeks a Reference Librarian to provide reference and instructional services to the public, develop bibliographic aids, and support system-wide operations under the Branch Manager. You will engage in outreach, books by mail, collection development, web maintenance, and reader advisory products while staying abreast of library trends and technologies.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and an American Library Association accredited MLS, plus two or

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of information provision theory and practice.
• Specialized knowledge of reading interests and developmental stages of children and teens.
• Ability to demonstrate vision, strategic thinking, collaboration and inclusive leadership skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Creative problem solving skills.

Responsabilités

• Provides reference and instructional services to the public, branches and regional libraries.
• Monitors the periodicals collection and assists web maintenance.
• Participates in outreach, books by mail, collection development and reader advisory products.
• Plans bibliographic instruction and programs for students and diverse audiences.
• Keeps abreast of library developments and conducts informal training.

Connaissances

Information provision theory

Reading interests (children/teens)

Vision and strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Creative problem solving

Formation

Bachelor's degree

MLS (American Library Association accredited)

Description du poste

The City of Springfield Library Department seeks a Reference Librarian to provide reference and instructional services to the public, develop bibliographic aids, and support system-wide operations under the Branch Manager. You will engage in outreach, books by mail, collection development, web maintenance, and reader advisory products while staying abreast of library trends and technologies.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and an American Library Association accredited MLS, plus two or