Anderson County Library is hiring: Librarian I - Adult Services in Anderson

Description:

Adult Services is currently looking for Librarian I to plan and coordinate programs and events for adults at our Main location. Reporting to Mary Lanham, the qualified individual will work with community organizations to promote library involvement and public awareness, coordinate with branch managers to provide support for adult programs at branches, and assist patrons in finding materials and information. Duties include, but not limited to:

• Assists patrons by:
  • Answering directional and procedural inquiries.
  • Advising patrons concerning the library and its services, resources and policies.
  • Instructing in the operation of equipment.
  • Answering reference and other information requests.
  • Answering incoming calls; provides guidance and assistance, routes calls to appropriate personnel or department; takes messages.
• Evaluates present circulating collection for age, condition, and currency in assigned subject areas. Makes deletions based on criteria from the Collection Development Policy.
• Selects materials for the general collection in assigned areas.
• Coordinates Adult programs and services by:
  • Creating Adult programs and activities for the Main Library.
  • Coordinating with Marketing to promote Adult programs at the Main Library.
  • Tracking programs offered and attendance statistics.
  • Coordinating with other staff members library-wide to ensure that library services and events are publicized in a timely manner.
  • Coordinating with branch managers to provide support for adult programs at their branches.
  • Track and monitor spending to ensure costs stay within budget limits.
• Assists with Book-a-Librarian appointments. May teach classes on library materials and services as assigned.
• Performs supervisory related duties such as opening and closing procedures for the Main Library, securing money, setting alarms, and ensuring safety and security.
• May serve as the librarian in charge of the building on nights or weekends.
• Maintains professional development through various workshops, literature, and other means; consults and shares information with co-workers and other library workers.
• Required to work nights and weekends as scheduled.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in library science from an ALA accredited program.
• One year of previous library experience, preferred.
• Knowledge of standard library functions, practices, and procedures; working knowledge of books, authors and literature; general computer knowledge.
• Excellent research, clerical and computer skills, including internet experience; ability to perform detailed and precise work.
• Familiarity with current consumer technology such as smartphones and tablets; willingness to adapt to changing technologies and to troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, employees, branch managers and system personnel; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to work in a team environment as well as independent work.
• Ability to adjust to changes in the daily work schedule; ability to handle multiple projects at the same time. Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one.
• Must be able to lift, pull and/or push up to 25 pounds.