Job Description
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: Principles and practices of library circulation and reference resources including electronic resources Local, regional and national information resources and retrieval systems Principles of business writing and basic report preparation Principles and practices of marketing and outreach Methods and techniques of web design and on-line services Methods and techniques of system-wide training Principles and practices of children and young adult library services Independently perform complex library duties, including but not limited to acquisitions, cataloging, information retrieval, web design, digital resources, training, youth services and volunteer services coordination Perform analyses of patron service operations and recommend modifications, analyze problems and identify alternative solutions Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work The above is a generic Job Description for Senior Librarian. The functional descriptions of these two positions are: Senior Librarian Digital Services – research, evaluate, acquire and implement new digital, mobile and online services for the Library; primary contact with digital and online vendors.; update and enhance Library web presence, including LibGuide maintenance and training; monitor Library’s social media outlets; train Library staff on new and existing services. Senior Librarian Youth Services – plan, implement and direct Library programs for Every Child Ready to Read, Summer Reading, Read to the Dogs, Community Baby Showers, Leap Into Science and Early Literacy initiatives; plan and direct youth outreach services; coordinate outreach with Library partners; coordinate story times throughout the branches for consistency of service; train Library staff on new and existing services.Additional Info & Requirements
Ability to obtain New Mexico Driver's License City Operator's Permit within 6 mos Background Check Shift Work Odd Days OffThe Community
Albuquerque is the largest city in New Mexico with a population of more than 550,000. Albuquerque is home to the University of New Mexico (UNM), Kirtland Air Force Base, Sandia National Laboratories, Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute, and Petroglyph National Monument. The Sandia Mountains run along the eastern side of Albuquerque, and the Rio Grande flows through the city, north to south.HR Info
Lauren Fernandez, Assistant Director Human and Financial Resources Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Library jlfernandez@cabq.govTO APPLY: All applicants must submit, by expiration date, a City Application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application. An On-Line Application Process can be accessed at web site www.cabq.gov/jobs. Applications are also available at the City of Albuquerque Human Resources Department 400 Marquette NW 7th Floor Suite 703, Albuquerque NM 87103. Copies of required certifications, registrations, and/or licenses, if not attached on-line, must be provided at the time of interview. Additionally, if requesting acceptance of post secondary courses/degrees, a copy of your transcript is required at the time of the interview. Failure to complete the application in its entirety will result in disqualification.