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LIBRARIAN 2
Pay Range GC19
INTRODUCTION
This classification performs complex professional librarian duties and has supervisory responsibility for an operational unit within the County library system. Incumbents supervise professional and support staff and operations of the unit, serve on library management team and participate in development of goals.
EXAMPLES OF PRINCIPAL DUTIES
(Duties assigned to this classification include, but are not limited to, the following examples. Any one position may not perform all listed tasks.)
1. Serve as
supervisor of
reference,
adult and
young adult
services
section
handling
complex
requests of
patrons,
branches,
bookmobile,
and schools by
defining needs
and locating
materials;
conduct
student tours;
explain
reference
tools to
patrons.
Coordinate
unit with
other
operations of
the library;
develop and
monitor unit
budget.
Establish and
interpret
policy and
procedures.
2. Serve as
supervisor of
children's
section
assisting
children,
parents,
schools, and
branch
libraries in
providing
children's
services.
Coordinate
unit with
other
operations of
the library;
develop and
monitor unit
budget.
Establish and
interpret
policy and
procedures.
3. Serve as
program
manager for
ten branch
libraries and
one bookmobile
by supervising
and
coordinating
staff in
providing
branch and
bookmobile
library
service.
Provide
professional
librarian
guidance to
branch
librarians;
assist in
system
collection
development.
Coordinate
unit with
other
operations of
the library;
develop and
monitor unit
budget.
Establish and
interpret
policy and
procedure.
4. Supervise
and coordinate
work
activities of
unit support
staff of
library
technicians,
branch and
bookmobile
librarian and
headquarters
librarians;
offer
assistance as
needed. Assume
responsibility
for work
performed
within unit.
Involved in
selection,
training and
evaluation of
staff.
Establish and
interpret
policy and
procedure.
Direct
activities of
volunteers.
5. Determine
needs
development of
system
collection by
meeting with
publisher
representatives,
reading
reviews, and
awareness of
community
needs; select
library
materials.
6. Represent
the library in
speaking to
community
groups and
schools, news
conferences
and workshop
attendance.
7. Participate as member of library management team in establishing both unit and library system policy, procedures practices and goal setting and planning.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIRED BY THIS
POSITION
Knowledge of: Thorough knowledge of professional library theories, objectives, principles and techniques which include selection, acquisition, bibliography and readers advisory service and reference and literature searching; thorough knowledge of collection development; considerable knowledge of personnel management, budget and fiscal management to develop, implement and evaluate library budgets, staff and programs; considerable knowledge of report writing as related to library services; reasonable knowledge of computerized reference resources, equipment and systems. Skill in: Use of automated library equipment and systems, particularly as related to reference resources. Ability to: Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms; coordinate a variety of library programs assigning and supervising employees for each; supervise and lead support staff; direct volunteers; determine reader interest and select material for the collection; work within a team concept; utilize problem identification and resolution techniques; remain calm and use good judgment during confrontational or high pressure situations; adjust to priority changes, make decisions independently in accordance with established policies and procedures, establish new policy when applicable, and use initiative and judgment in completing tasks and responsibilities; establish and maintain records, reports and statistical data; courteously meet and deal effectively with other employees, other libraries, publishers, news media, community groups, committees, advisory groups and patrons.
Education, experience and education: Master's of library science degree and two years of work related experience which includes program or supervisory experience OR seven years progressively responsible work related education, experience and/or training which includes two years in a specific area with supervisory experience. At time of appointment, must have valid Oregon driver's license.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS OVER POSITION
Work is performed under the guidance of the library director. The employee works independently in administering a complex area of responsibility and confers with supervisor for professional advice. Discretion is required in applying general goal and policy statements, in development of recommendations, policies and procedures and in resolving program problems. Work is accomplished within a broad framework, with authority and responsibility in area of service. Periodic reviews of work performance are conducted in terms of expected results.
GUIDELINES
Work is performed within established library policy and procedures; library-related reference materials, personnel rules, automated systems reference manuals. Considerable amount of seasoned judgment and initiative is used in independently interpreting these procedures for use within assigned unit of the library system.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Regular and consistent attendance is required. Works is performed in an office environment; may require bending, hearing voice conversation, keyboarding, kneeling, lifting up to 20 pounds, pushing, reaching, standing and walking. A reasonable amount of driving is required.
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