GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision of the Technical Services Manager to perform and oversee a variety of professional library tasks related to youth services to manage collection development cataloging and processing of materials serving ages birth through 18 and to support and implement programs and services for children and teens.
Functionality is evaluated through review of plans programs reports and conferences.
Provides subject‑matter expertise and applies best practices in cataloging and processing materials for children and young adults.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Exercises direct supervision over paraprofessional technical clerical and volunteer staff.
IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Maintains the childrens and young adult library collections by selecting age-appropriate books and materials and replacing titles as appropriate while operating within established budget guidelines.
Collaborates with Childrens Librarians throughout the Abilene Public Library system to ensure comprehensive and balanced coverage of youth materials.
Provide reference and individual readers advisory guidance to children parents teachers and others interested in the resources of the library.
Compile prepare and maintain reports records and statistics.
Submit monthly report of library activities to supervisor for distribution to library administration.
Travel to other branches of the Public Library system and other City of Abilene departments to assist with programming and branch coverage assignments.
OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES
Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of
Principles and practices of contemporary library operations as applied in a public library setting.
Contemporary library cataloging practices across multiple formats.
Childrens and young adult library collections with emphasis on literature and materials for ages birth to 18.
Print and online professional review resources used for selecting and evaluating youth materials.
Library collection classification and selection tools and techniques.
Principles of office organization collection management and basic supervisory practices.
Online electronic databases and current technologies for the purpose of statistics reports library procedures and promoting library resources and programs for children.
Developmental stages and reading interest levels of children and young adults.
Skill to
Efficiently and effectively interact with the public staff and internal customers to provide exemplary library service.
Apply knowledge of cataloging standards in a shared automated library system.
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with co-workers and the public.
Ability to present programs and materials to the public both internally and externally.
Skill in the operation and use of hardware and peripherals plus standard office software which includes databases and presentation programs along with standard Microsoft and G-Suite products.
Analyze problems and recommend practical solutions.
Participate in grant writing to assist with program funding and to supplement library needs.
Perform basic duties in other areas of the library or outreach locations as needed.
Ability to
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Supervise train and direct paraprofessional technical clerical and volunteer staff in the processing and handling of library materials
Make appropriate changes to catalog records to adequately reflect age levels subject headings and placement in collection.
Interact with patrons and staff tactfully respectfully and professionally at all times.
Perform library functions via the Integrated Library System.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work both internally and externally.
Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values - Respect Integrity Service Above Self and Excellence in All We Do.
Lead manage and perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Divisions mission and treats team members with dignity courtesy and respect.
Experience and Training Guidelines
For positions with more than one level all listed requirements at the lower levels are required at the higher levels.
Any combination equivalent to experience and training to provide the required knowledge skills and abilities may be qualifying.
Knowledge skills and abilities may be obtained through
Experience
One 1 year of experience in the field of childrens literature and or early childhood education preferably in a public library setting is required.
Education Training
A Masters degree in Library Science MLS or a Masters degree in Library and Information Science MLIS from an ALA accredited college university is required.
Training or education that includes an emphasis on childhood or early childhood service is preferred.
License or Certificate
A valid Texas Drivers License the ability to attain a valid Texas Drivers License within ninety 90 days of employment or a military waiver is required.
Special Requirements
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment
With or without accommodation the X" indicates the overall strength demand of the position during a typical workday
___ Sedentary - lifting of no more than 10 pounds
___ Light - lifting no more than 20 pounds carrying up to 10 pounds
X Medium- lifting no more than 50 pounds carrying up to 25 pounds
___ Heavy - lifting no more than 100 pounds carrying up to 50 pounds
___ Very Heavy - team lifting over 100 pounds carrying more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes
The following describes whether or not the position is expected to exert the physical demands listed during a typical workday as well as the overall frequency of the task
Codes for how often
N No
E Extensive 100 - 70 of the time
M Moderate 60 - 30 of the time
I Infrequent 20 - 10 of the time
A Almost Never <10 of the time
Code Task
I Standing
E Sitting
I Walking
A Lifting
I Carrying
I Pushing Pulling
N Overhead Work
E Fine Dexterity
A Kneeling
A Crouching
A Crawling
A Bending
A Twisting
A Climbing
A Balancing
E Vision
E Hearing
E Talking
_ Other___
| Location | Abilene, TX |