Reference Librarian II

Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm; Wednesday 12:30pm – 9:00pm
Schedule includes one weekend a month: Saturday 8:30am – 6:00pm; Sunday 1:30pm – 6:00pm
*schedule may change based on need

Responsibilities:

• Develops and updates curriculum and schedules for public computer classes; responsible for teaching weekly computer classes to the public
• Responsible for developing periodicals collection, including purchasing and weeding of collection; maintains and creates catalog records for periodical collections
• Checks in, maintains and discards periodicals for public use
• Provides reference and readers’ advisory services to Library patrons and staff; compiles lists of materials of interest to adults; assists Library patrons in using various resources and equipment of the Library, including print sources, electronic databases and Internet resources
• Assists Library patrons in using various resources and equipment of the Library; interprets Library policies and procedures to the public
• Receives and responds to public / patron inquiries, requests for assistance and complaints in areas of responsibility
• Participates in collection development; analyzes current collection for currency, physical condition, general quality and usefulness; recommends books and other library materials; creates book orders; checks in newly purchased and processed materials
• Assesses the condition of Library materials; determines whether to repair or discard materials as necessary
• Gathers, evaluates and interprets statistical data concerning both library materials and patron use; prepares routine and special reports and recommendations as requested
• Plans, coordinates, supervises and/or conducts programs and specialized services for adult patrons
• Attends staff, committee, County and community meetings as appropriate
• Assists co-workers with duties as required
• Acts as the librarian in charge on designated evenings and weekends
• Attends continuing education classes, professional meetings, conferences and/or workshops to maintain and enhance job knowledge and skills
• Keeps supervisor informed of all issues and concerns encountered
• Performs other duties as assigned