Job: Librarian I - Reference

General Information

Position:

Librarian I - Reference

Number position available:

1

Compensation:

$36,254.40 Annually

Job Category:

Reference & Public Services

ALA:

Position REQUIRES a Master's degree from an ALA accredited program.

Description:

Nature of Work

 

**This position includes evening and weekend shifts.**

**Rate of pay depends on verifiable experience.**

 

Provides reference and instructional services in individual and group settings using print and non-print resources; assists patrons in locating and obtaining materials and information; and helps develop the reference collection.

 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Furnishes information on library activities, facilities, rules, and services.
• Describes or demonstrates procedures for navigating the public access catalog, electronic resources, and the Internet. Explains and assists in use of reference resources, such as book and periodical indexes, to locate information.
• Conducts virtual reference services.
• Searches files, reference shelves, and computerized information systems to locate requested information. Answers queries on complicated reference subjects, including formulating and processing on-line search requests.
• May perform activities involved with interlibrary loan services, compilation of monthly and annual library statistics, non-fiction and reference collection development, serials collection development, and checking in serials and claiming missing issues.
• Participates in library outreach programs and conducts library tours.
• Provides instruction and actively participates in the development and design of computer classes and classes on use of the library and its resources.
• Assembles and arranges displays of books and other library materials.
• Helps organize and maintain reference materials.
• Compiles bibliographies and develops library user guides, both printed and electronic.
• Assists in reference collection development, including planning and promoting electronic information resources and services.
• Promotes goodwill through publicity efforts such as speeches, tours and programs. Represents the library at community, social, and business gatherings.
• Maintains and increases skills while keeping abreast of current developments in the library field through continuing education, professional reading, workshops and conferences, and electronic resources, such as listservs.
• Regular reliable full time attendance as scheduled.
• The employer may add to or change duties at any time and as determined by the County and its leaders to best ensure that the public is served through the work of the Department.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education:

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree (M.S.) in Library Science from an ALA accredited library school.
• Minimum of one year’s experience
• Must maintain good interpersonal and communication skills to deal with public.
• Must be able to speak, write, and comprehend English language.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Florida driver license upon offer of employment with a driving record acceptable to the County Driving Policy and insurance program.

Multilingual:

N/A

Job open date:

01-11-2021

Application deadline:

03-22-2021

Apply at:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/baycounty

Additional information

Library Type:

• Public Libraries

Job Type:

Full-time

Job Location

Physical address where the job position is located.

Job Place:

Bay County Public Library

Job Location:

Northwest Florida

Address:

898 W. 11th Street

City:

Panama City

Zip:

32401

County:

Bay

Institution Information

Institution Name :

Northwest Regional Library System

Address:

Bay County Public Library

Address 2:

898 W. 11th Street

City:

Panama City

State:

FL

Zip:

32401

Contact Information / How to apply

Contact Name:

Bay County Human Resources Department

Contact Email:

humanresources@baycountyfl.gov

Contact Phone:

850-248-8201

Contact Fax:

How to apply

Apply online @ https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/baycounty.