Job Description
Under the general direction of the Public Services Manager, performs professional duties in Children’s Services. Provides reference services, reader’s advisory, instruction, programming, collection development, and circulation functions for children and their families, as well as outreach services to schools and the community. Performs other work as required. Schedule includes evening and weekend hours.
Examples of Duties:
- Assists library users in locating general and reference resources, provides instruction and reader’s advisory services to children and their families.
- Provides individual assistance and instruction in the use of public computers, the Internet, and other technologies.
- Organizes, coordinates and presents story times and other programs for children. Assists in the preparation and planning of children’s programming done by others.
- Prepares bibliographies and other instructional material as needed.
- Goes to area schools and community organizations to promote Children’s services and to deliver programming.
- Reviews and recommends general reading and reference materials for the library’s collection in a variety of formats, including print, audiovisual and electronic.
- Manages and monitors collections to ensure that they are current, accurate, and relevant.
- Manages appropriate portions of the acquisitions budget.
- Assumes responsibility for the department in the absence of the Public Services Manager.
- May assist with the development of grant proposals.
- Assists with displays for the Children’s Services division.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Required: ALA-accredited Master’s Degree in Library Science or Information Science.
Preferred: One year’s experience as a professional librarian in a municipal, public, or school library. Knowledge of early learning and literacy models a plus.
Must have a Driver’s License in good standing for last 5 years. Occasional use of personal transportation may be required for outreach to schools, community organizations and for staff development opportunities. Mileage is reimbursed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent customer service skills essential.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of public library service.
- Knowledge of automated library systems and equipment.
- Knowledge of collection development principles.
- Skill in the use of technology, from personal computers to e-readers and other devices.
- Skill in searching library databases, cataloging utilities, and the Internet.
- Ability to work in a changing environment.
- Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to assist patrons in locating information and materials.
- Ability to respect the privacy of individual users.
- Ability to plan and conduct library programs.
- Ability to exercise considerable initiative and judgment.
Physical Requirements of the Job:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to read, speak, and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands, fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to regularly move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work is performed in the library. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Additional Info & Requirements
Required: ALA-accredited Master’s Degree in Library Science or Information Science.
Preferred: One year’s experience as a professional librarian in a municipal, public, or school library. Knowledge of early learning and literacy models a plus.
Must have a Driver’s License in good standing for last 5 years. Occasional use of personal transportation may be required for outreach to schools, community organizations and for staff development opportunities. Mileage is reimbursed.
The Community
The City of Louisville has often been recognized for its livability. Most recently, Money Magazine named Louisville #1 in 2009, and then in an unprecedented action again named Louisville #1 in its 2011 “Best Place to Live” issue. Many things contribute to this exemplary quality of life and positive economic condition including 1,700 acres of open space, dozens of great eateries, a thriving arts scene, great schools, wonderful neighborhoods and a diverse mix of employment opportunities. As the Money article noted, “Add in dry, clear weather, little crime, good health care, low taxes, and Louisville is pretty tough to beat.”
HR Info
Please visit our website at www.louisvilleco.gov for more information and to apply on-line.
ONLY on-line applications will be accepted.