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Job Description

Under the general direction of the Director of Library and Museum Services, performs professional technical support for all library staff; completes electronic or physical cataloging of library materials in all formats; and provides timely library services for adult library users. Performs other work as required. Schedule includes evening and weekend hours. 

Examples of Duties:Digital Services (up to 40%)

• Provides technical support for library, as primary contact with ILS provider, City IT department, and database providers.
• Writes usage reports, collects and reports statistics from database providers, ILS, and for library volunteers and programs. 
• Coordinates with IT Department to update library equipment and software applications.
• Acts as administrator for equipment and software in library makerspace.

Technical Services (up to 25%)

• Reviews and edits machine generated catalog entries. Performs copy cataloging and original cataloging as required to create records in MARC format. Classifies materials using local call numbers and Dewey decimal classification system as items are assigned to bibliographic records. Creates lists and globally updates records for database accuracy, corrects/assigns load tables.
• Assists in designing procedures, forms and manuals for Technical Services. 
• Assists with informal supervision and training of volunteers in Technical Services.

Adult Services (up to 50%)

• Assists patrons in locating information and resources that meet their needs. Provides instructional assistance in the use of library-support technologies and resources, including basic instruction in using new and emerging devices and digital resources. 
• Organizes, coordinates and presents events, programs, and instruction to library patrons, including STEM and maker programs. Teaches effective search strategies and makerspace activities. 
• Reviews and recommends general reading and reference resources in a variety of formats, including print, audiovisual and electronic.
• Manages and monitors collections to ensure they are current, accurate, and relevant.
• Manages appropriate portions of the acquisitions budget.
• Assumes responsibility for Adult Services Division when working at the Reference desk, and assumes responsibility as person in charge of the Library in the absence of the Public Services Manager and Library Director.
• Performs other duties as directed. 

Additional Info & Requirements

• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills
• Handles multiple priorities ably
• Approaches work with energy, creativity and enthusiasm
• Embraces change in work environment
• Exhibits proficiency with various forms of technology. Demonstrates knowledge of automated library systems and equipment
• Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Respects privacy of individual users
• Plans and presents library programs and classes effectively
• Exercises considerable initiative and judgment
• Demonstrates dedication to principles and practices of public library service
• Possesses strong working knowledge of collection development principles 
• Demonstrates understanding of collection development principles, cataloging principles, RDA and AACRII, MARC formats, and Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) 23, and Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH).
• Demonstrates strong understanding of individual learning styles, particularly for adult learners
• Effectively searches library databases, catalog and the Internet 

Physical Requirements
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 regularly lift and/or 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. 

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HR Info

Only application online will be accepted. Visit the City of Louisville website at www.louisvilleco.gov