Kentucky Library Job Hotline
Position Available
Position Title: |
Librarian II |
Institution: |
Lexington Public Library |
Position Description |
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Type of Position: |
Full-time |
Possible Desk Coverage: |
weekdays, weeknights, weekends |
Salary: |
Salary Exempt Level Position: Annual salary range $36,190.51 - $57,181.01 |
Benefits: |
BenefitsMedical, Dental, Vision, Life, Section 125 & Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Pension through KY Retirement Systems, Deferred Compensation Plans, Short-term & Long-term Disability, Wellness Memberships, Lextran Bus Pass Reimbursement, Vacation, Sick, Holiday, Personal Days, Community Project Leave |
Job Duties: |
-The Librarian II is responsible for administrative and professional library work of moderate difficulty assisting in managing the operation of a branch library or large department in the Central Library, or managing a smaller specialized collection or operation at the Central Library. -The Librarian II is responsible for scheduling adequate and appropriate staff and assisting the unit manager in providing quality public service. - Additional responsibilities may include managing the reference collection, periodical collection, and vertical file; contributing to collection development planning, adult programming, and adult book display. - Work may be performed in public and non-public areas; hours of work are dependent upon the service hours of the particular unit. Incumbents are required to work a flexible schedule, which includes evenings, Saturdays and Sundays in support of public service hours. - Work in this class is distinguished from Librarian I by the added responsibility of supervising the professional, paraprofessional, and/or clerical staff of a Library unit as an assistant manager and in undertaking moderately difficult administrative duties. - SUPERVISION RECEIVED Work is performed under the general supervision of a Librarian assigned to a higher class. - The Librarian II classification has considerable professional freedom to make decisions regarding their assigned area. - SUPERVISION EXERCISED Provides supervision to Pages, Library Assistants, Acquisition Assistants, Technical Service Clerks, Library Associates, Reference Assistants, and Librarian I classification. - The supervision includes, work schedules, assists with employment decisions, and employee evaluations. GUIDELINES LPL policies and procedures, position descriptions and site specific practices. -CONTACTS LPL staff, employees and supervisors, library users, vendors, professional organizations and associates, and community groups. - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE CLASS Note: This job description reflects Lexington Public Librarys assignment of essential functions for this particular job; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned at a later date or as may be needed. - Manages or assists manager in the successful operation and function of a branch or library unit. Serves as manager in the absence of the branch/department manager. - Performs readers advisory, reference interviews, and various professional customer services. -Plans, develops, and implements continuing and special programs for the branch library or unit to which assigned; explains program requirements to staff and trains them in techniques and procedures; promotes library programs and events. - Provides cost-effective acquisition practices. - Orders all adult materials, verifies order information, coordinates orders, checks files to prevent duplication, coordinates visits with book vendors. Verifies orders, selects vendors, monitors performance. -Creates on-order bibliographic records for all library formats. Prepares program publicity information for Marketing Department. - Establishes and maintains contact with community leaders and organizations, and modifies Library services consistent with community and public needs and established LPL policy. - Selects books and materials for addition to the collection; weeds existing book, sound recordings, and other collections; and evaluates gifts for addition to the collection. - Monitors use and request for equipment and supplies; arranges for their proper custody and use. Participates in interviewing, selecting and training new employees. -Prepares periodic statistical reports. Attends and participates in staff meetings. Maintains an awareness of developments in the profession. - Performs related duties as required, or assigned. |
Qualifications/Experience: |
-Write documents and handouts fQualificationsThorough knowledge of professional library principles, methods, materials and practices, especially as they relate to the field of specialization in which work is performed. - Thorough professional knowledge of reader interest levels, books and authors, periodicals and pamphlet materials, and library guides and publications. - Administrative ability and ability to supervise, train, evaluate and discipline professional, paraprofessional, and clerical staff. - Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. - Ability to maintain booking and accounting records for acquisition. -Ability to effectively promote community interest in the field or department of specialization, or in the services provided by a library unit. -Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, library customers, and various external clients. -Ability to work with the public for extended periods of time, maintaining a positive, pleasant demeanor and providing friendly, courteous services to library patrons. - Ability to work without sitting for a minimum of two hours, and during that time is able to move with reasonable speed to locations throughout the work place in order to accomplish public service duties. -Ability to operate a computer efficiently. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND TRAINING Possession of a masters degree in library science (MLS) from an ALA accredited program and some responsible experience in professional library work, including some supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Certificate of Librarianship issued by the Kentucky State Board of Certification of Librarians. PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES Sufficient mobility and dexterity to secure books and other library materials. - Ability to perform essential functions which require bending, standing, stooping and lifting moderately heavy boxes of books, and standing for long periods. -Work is often performed in and around books, shelves, and computers requiring adherence to industry safety procedures and guidelines. - 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. HAZARDS/UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS Work is subject to changing requirements, frequent interruptions, demands from users, and at times, dealing with the public.or lab software, hardware, and services.
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How to Apply |
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Application Procedure: |
Please visit http://www.lexpublib.org/careers and apply online. Only online applications are accepted. Please attach a cover letter and current resume with your application. If you have difficulty attaching these documents to your application, please call the HR Helpline at 231-5550. |
Application Deadline: |
05/17/08 |
Contact Information |
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Contact Person: |
Human Resources |
Contact Phone: |
859-231-5550 |
Contact Fax: |
859-231-5510 |
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