What are the responsibilities and job description for the Librarian I (Adult Services) position at The City of New Braunfels?
Job Summary
Welcome, ‘ist das Leben schön!’ (Life is good!) At the City of New Braunfels, we seek out people ready to serve the community, plan for the future, and preserve our well-renowned natural beauty. Our five Core Values serve as a cornerstone of our work: Integrity, Service, Visionary Leadership, Stewardship of Resources, and Cultural Heritage. Do our values speak to you?
What we’re looking for: A motivated and collaborative individual to join the Library department. You will continue to successfully serve the current and future needs of the New Braunfels community. Under general supervision, performs a variety of professional librarian functions in support of New Braunfels Public Library operations; provides reference and reader’s advisory services to patrons; instructs the public in the use of library computers and equipment; coordinates and delivers library programming; and performs other specialized duties relative to area of assignment. Must be able to work weekdays, weeknights, or weekends on any assigned shift; work may be scheduled based on library needs. This position has the ability to advance to a Librarian II based on ability to meet the senior level qualifications of that position. .
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The responsibilities you’ll be trusted with:
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
- Assists in ensuring the delivery of high-quality library programs and services to the community.
- Provides customer assistance and reference and reader’s advisory services to library patrons; utilizes a variety of resources to respond to patron inquiries, and locate library materials.
- Responds to patron concerns, complaints, and requests for information.
- Assists patrons with technology on demand and in classroom settings.
- Plans, develops, promotes, and delivers library programming to the community.
- Supervises specialists as assigned.
- Represents the library in meetings with the public, citizen groups and other agencies.
- Contributes to budget development and monitors expenditures for an assigned area.
- Provides training and supervises the work activities of assigned library personnel and volunteers as required; assists with staff schedules as needed; supervises and trains volunteers as assigned.
- Participates in compiling statistical data.
- Serves as a mentor and takes a leadership role in staff meetings. Leads small groups to complete and report on assignments.
- Stays abreast of developments and best-practices in the library field.
- Participates in maintaining and updating the Library’s website, online calendar, and electronic resources.
- Plans, develops, promotes and delivers programming and outreach services to promote library services and collections.
- Assists in identifying and applying for grants as part of a committee.
- Develops partnerships and promotes community relationships in order to provide programming to the library customers.
- Acts as Librarian on Duty and staffs service desk as assigned
- Performs other duties as assigned.
LIBRARIAN II PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
- Team supervisor within branch
- Supervises and trains staff and completes staff schedules
- Identify and deliver training to staff
- Prepares and delivers summary or statistical reports to support groups and stakeholders as needed
- Performs functions of direct supervisor in their absence
- Monitors assigned area of budget and makes recommendations to direct supervisor on expenditures
- Supervises Librarian I and specialist positions as assigned
- May be required to complete all or some duties listed for Librarian I
Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:
Required Education:
- Master’s Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science from an American Library Association accredited institution, or currently enrolled in one of these master’s degree programs.
Preferred Experience:
- Programming experience in a public library
- Customer service experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to adapt to emerging technologies as needed.
- Bilingual (Spanish, ASL, or German) preferred
Required Licenses or Certifications:
- Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Texas Driver’s License.
Knowledge, Skills and Other Requirements
Required Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of library science.
- Public library operations, services, and policies.
- Reference, reader’s advisory, circulation, and cataloging principles.
- Principles of collection development and maintenance.
- Library computer systems, software, and databases.
- Specialized functions relative to area of assignment.
- Customer service standards and protocol.
Required Skill in:
- Coordinating and performing a variety of professional librarian functions.
- Assisting in ensuring the delivery of high-quality library services to patrons.
- Providing reference and reader’s advisory assistance to patrons.
- Responding to public inquiries and complaints regarding library related matters.
- Participating in developing and maintaining assigned library collections.
- Coordinating and performing specialized functions relative to area of assignment.
- Serving as Librarian in Charge and coordinating library operations as required.
- Troubleshooting/problem solving skills.
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
- Work is performed in a library environment and is subject to sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting of objects up to 40 pounds.
- Must be able to push loaded book carts and lift or carry library materials and equipment.
- Must be able to work weekdays, weeknights, or weekends on any assigned shift; work may be scheduled based on library needs. Hours of work per week may vary depending on assigned duties; may work over 40 hours per week depending on assignment. May be required to work immediately before, during or immediately after an emergency or disaster.