Librarian (Public Services): Adult Services I
Education: Master's degree in Library Science from an American Library Association-accredited program
Experience: At least one year’s professional experience in a public or academic library preferred
If you are an energetic professional who enjoys a variety of responsibilities and want to make a difference in your community, consider applying. The librarian in this position is a member of a professional team charged with the day-to-day oversight of staff, services, and events/programs in one of our five locations. They have responsibilities in personnel management, collection development, research and readers’ advisory services, computer/technology instruction, program development and presentation, outreach/community involvement, and facilities oversight. This open recruitment will be used to fill current openings at library locations throughout Weber County. It is not location-specific.
Position Summary (full position description is attached):
As a member of the Library’s management team, under the supervision of the branch manager, this employee works regularly at a reference desk providing reference, readers’ advisory, and referral services in person, by telephone, and online; develops and presents events for adults and families; participates in the management of building operations and in the scheduling, direction, and evaluation of employees.
Job Overview:
As a member of the Library’s management team, under the supervision of the branch manager, this employee works regularly at a reference desk providing reference, readers’ advisory, and referral services in person, by telephone, and online; develops and presents events for adults and families; participates in the management of building operations and in the scheduling, direction, and evaluation of employees.
Essential Functions:
Assume first-line managerial responsibility for a library building, employees, and operations in the absence of a branch and assistant branch manager
Perform supervisory duties related to daily operations, employee performance, and activities in a branch environment
Contribute to performance review process through the provision of input to division manager for quarterly updates and end of year reviews
Provide reference, readers’ advisory, and referral services in person, over the telephone, and online
Select, evaluate, and deselect print and nonprint materials using core collection guides, professional journals, and other industry tools and resources, adhering to System collection management policies and procedures
Develop, promote, facilitate, present, and evaluate innovative programs to meet the expressed and anticipated needs of a diverse community, including book discussions, technology classes, English for speakers of other language classes, arts and wellness activities, community outreach events, and a variety of other programs for adults that promote lifelong learning and transliteracy skills
Develop employee work schedules that comply with federal law, County policy, and the Library’s administrative procedure on scheduling
Supervise Library meeting venue use, negotiating bookings and applicable use fees in an equitable manner, overseeing furniture and equipment setup, and addressing facility damage and policy violations according to procedure
Maintain a working knowledge of trends in publishing and literature, educational and developmental needs, and the library profession through webinars, internal training, meetings, conferences, professional literature and organizational memberships
Serve as a notary public, providing notarization services to the public in accordance with state laws and regulations
Evaluate and recommend procedures and policies
Collaborate with community partners to build awareness of Library services
Preserve the safety, appearance, and condition of Library facilities and property
Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class. Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Train and assign workflow responsibilities, and evaluate and recommend personnel actions to promote a competent workforce made up of support employees for the achievement and delivery of superior library service
Manage workflow, scheduling, and use of leave