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Job Description

Provides public library services at library locations; performs directly related work as required.

Examples of Essential Work

• Determines patron needs and provides guidance, information, technological assistance, readers advisory and related library services;
• Maintains a knowledge of informational services within the library and provides research and reference services to patrons on a wide variety of subjects and educational levels;
• Explores all possible information sources for inquiring patrons, including all materials within the Library system of Manchester, contributing Libraries in the inter-library loan program and other related sources as necessary;
• Maintains a safe and secure library environment through monitoring patrons adherence to library procedures and guidelines and maintaining an awareness of all persons within the facility;
• Plans, prepares and directs or conducts youth and adult programs, such as technology classes and online searching skills as assigned;
• Reviews and makes recommendations for the materials collection at assigned locations and on weeding and ordering;
• Ensures library equipment is in working order, including performing routine maintenance;
• Supervises subordinate positions at the assigned location;
• Ensures that patron service problems are resolved in a courteous and timely manner, interpreting library policy as necessary;
• Operates and maintains various audio-visual and technology equipment;
• Serves as a liaison between the community and the library system on a daily basis, developing positive relationships by bringing library materials and presenting programs at various community sites;
• May perform the duties of other classes as necessary to provide timely and effective service to patrons;
• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions; and more.

Acceptable Experience and Training

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master of Library Science, Computer Science, Public Relations Degree or related; and
• 1-3 years of library experience; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the work.

Other Special Qualifications

• Ability to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and or technology
• Staffs Information services desk and other public services desks
• Determines patron needs and provides guidance readers advisory and related library services to patrons
• Responsible for some collection development activities
• Schedule includes nights and weekends

Additional Info & Requirements

Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application.

Website
https://www.manchester.lib.nh.us

Human Resources / Job Listings
https://www.manchesternh.gov/jobs

HR Info

Human Resources Department
One City Hall Plaza
Manchester, NH 03101

T: 603-624-6543
F: 603-628-6065
humanresources@manchesternh.gov