New Mexico Library Association

Librarian I AF

Salary

$21.94 - $27.42 Hourly

Location 

Multiple Locations

Job Type

Full Time AF

Job Number

2024-00191

Department

Library & Information Services

Opening Date

10/28/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

Position Summary

The Librarian-I is responsible for providing basic professional reference assistance and supporting Library operations.  Assists library users in locating, obtaining, and using information and other materials, both in the library and remotely, and participates in planning and delivering programs for the library's users. Develops, maintains and markets library collection of books and other materials. May oversee specialized services based on assigned work location including; Library bookmobile, adult or children’s programming, copy cataloging and records maintenance, and Library outreach.  A Librarian-I is distinguished from a Librarian-II by the Librarian–II’s requirement of a Master’s Degree in Library Science.

Education, Training, Experience, Certifications, Licenses and Registrations

Education / higher education:   Bachelor's Degree in any field

Minimum number of years of directly related experience:  Two years’ experience working in a library setting or experience with any combination of similar experience in program development, event planning, teaching, inventory selection or management, bookstore experience, or technical customer service experience in any industry. A Master's Degree in Library Science may be substituted for all required education and experience

Education and/or experience preferences:  Public library experience preferred

Driver’s License requirement: Frequent Driver -- Regular Driver's License      Required Endorsements:  None

Note -- For any driver, driving record must always meet City driving and insurability standards

Required certifications, licenses or registrations:   None

Preferred certifications, licenses or registrations:  New Mexico Library Certificate

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge: Basic principles and procedures of professional library work, including methods, practices, and techniques of library classification, cataloging, and references, collections, systems and online applications; Computerized cataloging, bibliographical, and circulation system databases; and basic reference tools and services; Standard bibliographic sources, the on-line cataloging databases, Materials and services available in public libraries; Professional library publications and the literature of librarianship. Skills: Provide excellent customer service to and interact with persons of different social, economic and ethnic backgrounds. Use of technology, equipment and software program applications.  Operate standard office equipment. Develop, coordinate, and conduct library programs and activities. Organize workload to keep pace with flow of library materials and services. Drive Library vehicles including the delivery van and Library Bookmobile.Abilities: Communicate with, and respond pleasantly to, a demanding and diverse public; Work well with children, teen, and adult patrons; Remain calm and efficient under pressure at the public service desk; Develop, schedule, and conduct training to meet current customer needs. Assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects and demands; communicate effectively in verbal and written form. Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Interaction with Groups/Agencies/Entities: Internal:  Establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers and patrons. Maintains harmonious, courteous, and understanding relationships, while fostering a collaborative teamwork environment. Work with library staff on special projects and promotions.  External:     Assists library patrons in person and remotely to locate requested information or use library resources in print, in other formats, and online.

The following functions are typical for this position.  The omission of specific functions does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this position.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Provides general reference assistance, user instruction, and readers’ advisory service to patrons, conducts reference interviews to determine patron needs and instructs and guides patrons in locating, selecting, and using books, periodicals, and other print and non-print materials; instructs patrons in use of print, online, and other library resources; informs patrons about library procedures and practices; researches and requests inter-library loans; places holds on materials, and selects and pulls materials for patrons, as requested.  

• Evaluates, selects, orders, and weeds materials to maintain effective and timely library collections in line with the library’s collection development plan and budget guidelines.    Participates in selection of both book and non-book collection materials.  
• Plans, organizes, publicizes and implements library educational or other special projects and programs within assigned areas (e.g., children’s story time);  may also develop materials and/or serve as instructor for designated projects and programs;  participates in developing, designing and setting up exhibits and displays.    Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services in such areas as children’s services, adult services, and community outreach. 
• Operates the Library Bookmobile; including driving, scheduling stops, and providing Library services.
• Contributes to the marketing of the library collections by giving library tours:  developing and maintaining displays, bibliographies, and library user guides, both print and electronic.
• Records service statistics, answers correspondence and telephone calls, develops procedures as needed, and contributes to the development and revision of library planning documents, including budget items.
• Keep abreast of professional developments and current events; read journals, review books, bibliographies, and other media and participate in applicable educational opportunities. 
• Serves on library committees as assigned.
• May be scheduled/required to work nights and weekends.

Agency

City of Rio Rancho

Address

3200 Civic Center Circle NE
Rio Rancho, New Mexico, 87144

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