Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, to perform and supervise a variety of responsible paraprofessional library tasks in departmental areas; to plan and execute programs for children and young adults; and to assist patrons with reference questions.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May exercise technical and functional supervision over lower-level staff and volunteers.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Under the supervision of the Youth Services Librarian, develop and conduct informative and entertaining programs for children and young adults.

Review books and materials for possible acquisition by the library.

Maintain departmental files.

Work with audiovisual materials in conjunction with programs.

Assist patrons in areas such as explaining policies and procedures, locating and utilizing requested materials, assisting in programs using premise facilities, assisting in research in a variety of areas, and the use of library instruments.

Assist as needed in all circulation functions including registering patrons, checking out material, discharging material, and taking payments.

Provide reader’s advisory assistance to children, young adults, and adults.

Operate a City or personal vehicle weekly to travel to various sites for programming purposes.

OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES

Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Library collections with emphasis on children’s literature.

Developmental stages of children.

Modern electronic equipment.

Advanced computer skills.

Basic principles of customer service and public engagement within a library setting.

Skill to:

Plan effective programs.

Work effectively with children and parents.

Produce creative materials to use in programming.

Present and apply dedicated commitment to public service.

Maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Ability to:

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with children, adults, and co-

workers.

Interact with patrons and staff tactfully, respectfully, and professionally at all times.

Travel to other branches and to outside locations for programs.

Work evenings and weekends when schedule requires.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.

Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.

Perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.

Experience and Training Guidelines:

For positions with more than one level, all listed requirements at the lower

levels are required at the higher levels. Any combination equivalent to experience and training to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying. Knowledge, skills, and abilities may be obtained through:

Experience:

Two (2) years of experience in a public library is preferred.

One (1) year of customer service experience is preferred.

One (1) year of experience working in the field of education or early childhood service is preferred.

Education/Training:

A high school diploma or GED is required.

College level course work in early childhood development and/or education is preferred.

License or Certificate:

A valid Texas driver’s license; the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver is required.

Special Requirements:

Travel to other branches and to outside locations for programs.

Work evenings and weekends when schedule requires.

Outreach and other programming may necessitate working outside in seasonal weather conditions as needed.

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

___ Sedentary – lifting of no more than 10 pounds

___ Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carrying up to 10 pounds

_X_ Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds; carrying up to 25 pounds

___ Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds; carrying up to 50 pounds

___ Very Heavy – team lifting over 100 pounds; carrying more than 50 pounds

Physical Demand Codes: The following describes whether or not the position is expected to exert the physical demands listed during a typical workday as well as the overall frequency of the task:

Codes for how often:

N = No

E = Extensive (100 – 70% of the time)

M = Moderate (60 – 30% of the time)

I = Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time)

A = Almost Never (<10% of the time)

Code / Task

_M_ Standing

_M_ Sitting

_M_ Walking

_M_ Lifting

_M_ Carrying

_M_ Pushing/Pulling

_I__ Overhead Work

_M_ Fine Dexterity

_M_ Kneeling

_M_ Crouching

_M_ Crawling

_M_ Bending

_M_ Twisting

_I__ Climbing

_I_ Balancing

_E_ Vision

_E_ Hearing

_M_ Talking

_I__ Other: _Work outside in elements__