Librarian 2/Main

Minimum Qualifications

Masters degree in Library Science or a related program from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited graduate school. One year of professional experience as a librarian is required.

Recruitment Notes

The incumbent serves as the Assistant Branch Manager in the absence of the Main Library Manager/Assistant Branch Managers and maintains supervisory responsibilities for Librarian 1 staff, interns, library assistants, library pages, and other paraprofessional staff as needed. Key duties include developing programs for specific age groups, managing room reservations, coordinating meetings and events, and assisting with collection development. The incumbent supports daily branch operations, oversees staff and scheduling, and resolves complex patron concerns. Additional responsibilities include preparing incident reports, conducting performance evaluations, submitting work orders, staffing service desks, and participating in systemwide committees. The incumbent also oversees serials record management and processes, as well as the verification and processing of daily and weekly branch financial transactions.

In addition, the incumbent is responsible for overseeing the Government Documents Collection and maintaining current knowledge of applicable policies, procedures, and developments related to government documents. This includes attending annual training to stay informed of current practices, requirements, and updates, and communicating relevant information, policy changes, and anticipated developments to branch staff to ensure awareness and compliance. This position is based at the Main Library.