Reference Librarian I

Under the general supervision of the Reference Services Coordinator and within general policy and procedural guidelines, the Reference Librarian I serves the public in its use of library resources by providing reference assistance, information and instruction to patrons in person, by telephone or electronically:
•    Help customers find materials and/or information in the Library.
•    Help customers use the Library’s online databases and other resources.
•    Participate in the selection of reference and circulating nonfiction materials which includes ebooks.
•    Participate in the selection of reference databases.
•    Teach basic computer skills.
•    Receives oral or written directions from the Reference Services Coordinator.
•    Develops handouts, etc. for patron use of electronic media.
•    Maintains reference, circulating non-fiction, magazines, and newspapers in proper order.

Additional Duties:
•    Performs routine reference desk duties as necessary.
•    Oversees the return of books and materials to shelves or storage places.
•    Assists in keeping the library’s website current.
•    Attends professional and community meetings, workshops, and conferences, as required.
•    Performs other duties, as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
•    Thorough knowledge of public library services and programs.
•    Strong oral and written communication skills.
•    Ability to interact courteously and effectively with the public and other staff.
•    Ability to respond in an effective manner to the concerns of library patrons.
•    Ability to understand and interpret library policies, procedures, and rules.
•    Ability to keep records accurately.
•    Ability to organize work for efficient use of time.
•    Ability to represent the library at professional and community meetings.
•    Ability to work independently.
•    Keep current of library technology.

Salary
$19.63 per hour ($ 38,283.00 annually) with benefits.