Title: Reference Services Librarian FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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1 Title: eference Services Librarian LSA Status: on-exempt BIE DESCIPTI: The purpose of this position is to assist library customers in meeting their informational, educational and recreational reading pursuits. This position also serves as the young adult librarian, manages interlibrary loans, balances the cash register, compiles statistics and prepares statistical reports, assist at the circulation desk, and prepares delinquent library account paperwork for the police department. Assist with the preparation of special events. ESSETIAL UCTIS: ote: This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Additionally, please be aware of the legend below when referring to the physical demands of each essential function. (S) Sedentary (L) Light (M) Medium (H) Heavy (V) Very Heavy Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time. Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts constantly; requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Exerting lbs. occasionally; lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly. Exerting lbs. occasionally; lbs. frequently; or up to Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally; lbs. frequently; or up to # Code Essential unctions % of Time 1 S Assist at the circulation desk; issues new library cards; renews library cards; checks materials in and out; answers questions; accepts reserve request for materials; collects fines; monitors and prepares delinquent accounts for turning over to the police for collection; balances the cash register and prepares a weekly cash register report; tabulates circulation statistics for monthly report; creates library signage; other duties as assigned. 40% 2 L Provides reference services to the public by answering questions with print or electronic sources; performs limited requested research; assists patrons with computers; assist patrons in locating materials; prepares booklist; provides adult readers advisory services; attends continuing education classes; develops a thorough knowledge of the library s collections to better assist patrons; plans and coordinates adult programming. 3 L Provides Young Adult services by reviewing sources and recommending materials and books; providing instruction on the use of library materials; implementing young adult programs and activities based on their needs and interests; ordering summer reading material; ordering Teen Summer eading program prizes; contacting local businesses for sponsorships of the Teen Summer eading program; planning and coordinating educational displays and collection showcases; and writing and designing newsletters, brochures, flyers 25% 20% eference Services Librarian 1

2 4 S Assists with Interlibrary loan (ILL) by accepting interlibrary loan requests; searching for information on requested materials; orders and receives ILL materials; contacts patrons about ILL status; collects postage due from patrons; maintains files and reports relating to ILL; processes outgoing materials for return deliver; notifies lending library via e[mail of the return of borrowed materials. 15% eference Services Librarian 2

3 JB EQUIEMETS: ormal Education Experience Supervision Human Collaboration Skills reedom to Act Technical Skills iscal esponsibility eading Math Writing Certification & ther equirements -Description of Minimum Job equirements- Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature that may be obtained with six-months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. Community college, vocational, business, technical or correspondence schools are likely sources. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training. Under and including one year experience. Work requires the occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, or temporary employees. Decisions regarding implementation of policies may be made. Contact may involve support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations. Contacts may involve stressful, negative interactions with the public requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions. The employee normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance reviewed periodically. Skilled: Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization. Has no budgetary responsibility Intermediate - Ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias. rdinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Intermediate - Ability to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement. rdinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Intermediate - Ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech. rdinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. one eference Services Librarian 3

4 VEALL PHYSICAL STEGTH DEMADS: -Physical strength for this position is indicated below with X - Sedentary Light X Medium Heavy Very Heavy Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time. Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Exerting lbs. occasionally, lbs. frequently, or up to 10 Exerting lbs. occasionally, lbs. frequently, or up to Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, lbs. frequently, or up to PHYSICAL DEMADS: C Continuously 2/3 or more of the time. requently rom 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. ccasionally Up to 1/3 of the time. arely Less than 1 hour per week. ever ever occurs. ote: This is intended as a description of the way the job is currently performed. It does not address the potential for accommodation. -Physical Demand- -requency- -Brief Description- Standing making presentations, communicating with co-workers, observing work site, observing work duties Sitting C desk work Walking around work site Lifting files, supplies Carrying files, supplies Pushing/Pulling file drawers, tables and chairs eaching for supplies, for files Handling C paperwork, monies ine Dexterity C computer keyboard, calculator, telephone pad Kneeling filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground Crouching filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground Crawling Bending retrieving items from lower shelves/ground Twisting from computer to telephone Climbing stairs, step stool Balancing on step stool Vision C observing work site, reading, computer screen Hearing C communicating with co-workers and on telephone Talking C communicating with co-workers and public and on telephone oot Controls ther (specified if applicable) eference Services Librarian 4

5 MACHIES, TLS, EQUIPMET, STWAE, AD HADWAE: Telephone, computer, adding machine, fax, copier, cash register, computer, and associated hardware and software EVIMETAL ACTS: C Continuously requently ccasionally arely ever -Health and Safety actors- -Environmental actors- Mechanical Hazards espiratory Hazards Chemical Hazards Extreme Temperatures Electrical Hazards oise and Vibration ire Hazards Wetness/Humidity Explosives Physical Hazards Communicable Diseases Physical Danger or Abuse ther (see 1 below) (1) /A PTECTIVE EQUIPMET EQUIED: one D Daily W Several Times Per Week M Several Times Per Month S Seasonally ever -PHYSICAL DEMADS: requently rom 1/3 to 2/3 of the time ccasionally Up to 1/3 of the time -Description of on-physical Demands- Time Pressure Emergency Situation requent Change of Tasks Irregular Work Schedule/vertime Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Working Closely with thers as Part of a Team Tedious or Exacting Work oisy/distracting Environment ther (see 2 below) (2) /A arely Less than 1 hour per week ever ever occurs -requency- PIMAY WK LCATI: ffice Environment X Vehicle Warehouse utdoors Shop ther (see 3 below) ecreation/eighborhood Center (3)/A eference Services Librarian 5

6 SIGATUE EVIEW AD CMMETS: I have reviewed this description and understand the requirements and responsibilities of the position. Signature of Employee Date Job Title of Supervisor Signature of Supervisor Date Job Title of Department Head Signature of Department Head Date Comments: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. This description is subject to modification as the needs and requirements of the position change. eference Services Librarian 6