Librarian (Youth Services) Job at City of Bedford in Bedford

The award-winning Bedford Public Library is seeking a compassionate, innovative, high-energy team player to be the rock star for our youngest patrons. The ideal candidate will be energized and excited about interacting with children and their parents/caregivers and building a better community. Candidates should possess a love of children’s literature, puppets, STEM activities, and an “up for anything attitude”. The ideal candidate will have a passion for planning and leading dynamic preschool programs that foster early literacy and learning. Curating engaging and diverse materials for young readers is a primary responsibility of this position. Experience working with young children is required for this position.

SUMMARY

The Librarian will provide friendly and sympathetic customer service to our diverse community; create and deliver enriching and fun programs; work with a passionate team to plan and execute special projects; manage budgets and make purchasing decisions for library collections and programming supplies; apply for and manage grants; work with a wide variety of technologies and computer applications to execute daily duties and projects; engage in a team atmosphere of creativity and enthusiasm; act as a functional lead when a supervisor is not available.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide information assistance in person, over the phone, and online. Analyze patron requests to determine information needs and assist in providing or locating that information. Answer complex reference questions using library catalog, the Internet, and electronic resources.
2. Plan, create, and lead educational, fun, and engaging programs utilizing a variety of materials, venues, and methods.
3. Manage multiple collection budgets and make purchasing decisions for assigned library material collections (book and/or media categories) and programming supplies. Manage and submit reports for City purchasing credit card, as assigned.
4. Research grant opportunities, write grants, and monitor awarded grants to ensure compliance with grant agencies. Prepare reports, manage budget, compile and analyze data, and other information related to awarded grant programs. Develop and share best practices with other libraries.
5. Assist the Librarian Supervisor in the research, analysis, and compilation of information; projects of a professional nature such as the library business plan, outreach, programming, outcome-based performance measures, and collaborations with other libraries and agencies. Assist and make recommendations on the layout of material collections, furniture, and programming spaces.
6. Monitor, update, and maintain public computers and online catalog with assistance from the City's Information Technology department. Assist patrons in use of public computers, including use of Internet, email, saving documents, and accessing library resources. Troubleshoot, document, and report computer problems. Oversee customer compliance with library policies and procedures, as well as federal, stat and local laws.
7. Schedule and conduct training and instruction for library staff on a continuing basis on the use of integrated library system, equipment, online resources, software, and specialized educational technology to keep staff knowledgeable and capable of providing excellent customer service.
8. Utilize online vendor selection and ordering tools, print review, and other media sources to make purchase decisions. Exercise professional judgment to anticipate demand and collection needs. Use statistical data, reports, and other tools to assess usage and popularity of materials. Research, evaluate, select, and recommend purchases of digital and other electronic content, emerging technologies, and new formats.
9. Participate in staff, community, and professional meetings to contribute to discussions and actions related to patron and library services, needs, and issues. Conduct library outreach services and represent the library to the citizens, to the business community of Bedford, and within professional and civic organizations. Develop and deliver informational and educational presentations in professional settings.
10. Assist with various aspects of overall library administration including short- and long-range planning and formulation of library policies and procedures. Enforce and interpret library policies according to legal guidelines.
11. Collaborate and assist with City magazine submissions and post library programs on City website. Assist with social media content. Compose City Council updates. Manage online library calendar and the electronic marquee sign.
12. Help manage the library’s interlibrary loan service, as assigned.
13. Evaluate and recommend electronic resources for purchase. Maintain usage statistics of online electronic resources.
14. Perform other assignments and handle special projects as required.
15. Regular and timely attendance is required, as well as the ability to get along with others in a professional and cordial manner.
    

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Acts as the functional lead on evenings and weekends or in absence of the Library Director and Librarian Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Master's Degree in Library Information Science or related field from an American Libraries Association accredited college or university; and one-year related experience and/or training. Experience in use of the Internet in a public library setting and web page development, as well as grant writing skills are highly desirable.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages; apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry in practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Texas Driver’s License

SPECIALIZED KSA’s

Basic knowledge of trends in services and technology in libraries. Knowledge of computer programs including all major applications in the Microsoft Office suite, publishing applications, and basic knowledge of webpage construction.

Knowledge of and skill in application of pertinent laws, codes and regulations; related library classification, cataloging and administrative systems; specialized computer and database systems; document research techniques, and interlibrary loan system.

Advanced skills in effective communication with a wide variety of people such as members of the public, staff and within the profession, and in library personnel management.

Skills in library collection development, reference service delivery, and search strategy. Ability to appropriately refer public in meeting their educational, occupational, recreational, and cultural needs. Ability to act in a rational manner under stressful emergency situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, stand, and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly push and pull up to 25 pounds with assistance and occasionally lift 25 pounds waist-high with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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