Librarian

This is a full-time position with benefits. This position is responsible for coordinating assigned library services and programs and for providing services to library patrons. Major duties include but are not limited to:

1. Oversees the maintenance and development of the library collection as assigned; orders new materials; evaluates and weeds materials; straightens shelves; orders replacements for materials that are damaged or lost.
2. Oversees children’s library services as assigned; assists in the selection of library materials; provides reference and readers’ advisory services; coordinates book clubs, summer reading programs, and other programs; plans and conducts weekly preschool story time.
3. Oversees teen library services and programs as required; develops and implements educational programs and event; administers contracts with service providers; evaluates quality and usefulness of program services; establishes and maintains viable relationships with community agencies; develops partnerships to enhance library awareness and promote teen services.
4. Plans, organizes, and develops adult programming as assigned.
5. In the absence of the Director, supervises library assistants, pages and volunteers; serves as liaison to community organizations; resolves problems and concerns; gathers and prepares statistical reports; initiates maintenance and repair activities as needed; develops grants.
6. Responds to the informational needs of the patrons; answers reader’s advisory questions; answers reference questions; conducts community outreach events; develops and disseminates promotional materials; gives presentations to community groups and meetings to promote programs and services.
7. Implements circulation procedures; provides information assistance to the public regarding library programs, services, materials, facilities, equipment, fees and library procedures; checks materials in and out; places materials on hold; answers telephone; renews materials; collects money for fines; issues library cards; assists patrons to locate material.
8. Ensures that inter-library loan materials are delivered in a timely manner; packages materials being sent to other libraries; unpacks materials delivered to library; checks in related materials; notifies patrons when materials arrive; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, inter-library loans, invoices, gift donation forms; cataloging reports, policies and procedures, professional literature manuals, periodical updates an reference materials; reviewing, processing and forwarding as appropriate.
9. Assists patrons with public access computers; performs basic maintenance which includes clearing paper jams, replacing paper, toner and coordinating service tickets as needed.
10. Retrieves books from outside book returns.
11. Maintains a current knowledge of trends and advances in the profession; maintains awareness of new technology; reads various books, literary journals and publications; participates in professional organizations and maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops, training sessions and continuing education opportunities as appropriate.
12. Attends professional conferences and other training and networking opportunities.
13. Develops and updates library displays.
14. Proficient in marketing programs and services through flyers, displays, posters and library approved social media accounts.
15. Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a Master of Library Science degree from an American Library Association accredited university. Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years experience or service. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Starting Salary – $61,410.83 #J-18808-Ljbffr Georgia Public Library Service