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| JOB SUMMARY |
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| The Patrons Services Librarian performs patrons services outreach. |
| Work is performed under the supervision of the Library Director, and |
| is evaluated through observation, completed assignments, conferences |
| and feedback from librarians and the public. |
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| ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS |
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| - Circulation |
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| - Supervises part-time circulation staff: preparing schedules, |
| interpreting library policies and procedures, resolving |
| problems, and evaluating performances. |
| - Responds to patron concerns regarding late fees that have |
| accrued, claims returned items, or items that they claim were |
| never checked out. |
| - Performs item cataloging for all magazines, and weeds those |
| at the end of their cycle. |
| - Prepares the Librarys bank deposits, reconciling daily |
| receipts with actual intake. |
| - Schedules the use of meeting rooms and collects associated |
| fees. |
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| Outreach |
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| - - Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate community engagement |
| and outreach programming for patrons of all ages and |
| backgrounds |
| - Coordinate outreach and community relations activities |
| - Prepare and submit grant applications, project proposals, and |
| funding requests to support community engagement and outreach |
| programs and services |
| - Develop and maintain a collection of books, materials, and |
| equipment needed for outreach and engagement |
| - Supervise the activities of the adult outreach and youth |
| outreach assistants. |
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| - Other |
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| - - Maintains knowledge of current trends and practices of public |
| libraries in general by attending webinars, workshops, and |
| conferences. |
| - Supervises all library operations on occasion, as assigned. |
| - Performs other duties as assigned. |
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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| KSA's- |
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| Education/Experience: |
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| Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited library |
| school required, library work at the professional level as well as |
| supervisory experience or equivalent combination of training and |
| experience. Experience with Evergreen ILS preferred. Official |
| transcript is required. |
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| Licenses or Certifications: |
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| - Possession of a valid North Carolina drivers license. |
| - Must possess or be eligible fora Public Librarian Certificate |
| issued by the NC Public Librarian Certification Commission. |
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| Special Requirements: |
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| Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. |
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| KSA Details- |
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| Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: |
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| - Knowledge of local government operations, policies and plans, and |
| modern office practices and procedures. |
| - Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar |
| programs. |
| - Knowledge of library cataloging practices and procedures |
| including the Dewey Decimal System and the library loan software |
| program and services. |
| - Knowledge of the librarys books, reference materials, |
| periodicals, audiovisual materials and equipment. |
| - Knowledge of the Perry Library policies and procedures. |
| - Knowledge of electronic information systems including |
| applications used for reference, the internet, email, etc. |
| - Skill in customer service and interpersonal relations. |
| - Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms. |
| - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships |
| with supervisors and coworkers, volunteers, library patrons and |
| the general public. |
| - Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the widely varying |
| patron demographic groups and their special needs. |
| - Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an |
| effective and courteous manner. |
| - Ability to get along with others, and work effectively with the |
| public and co-workers. |
| - Ability to work flexible hou