Substitute Librarian

REPORTS TO: Adult Services Manager and/or Youth Services Manager

JOB SUMMARY: Part time substitute position. Provides services to patrons of all ages; helps patrons to use the library effectively. Morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend hours available. Librarians will be trained in both the youth and adult departments, and is expected to be comfortable working with all age groups.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Job Functions

• Provide positive reference and reader’s advisory services
• Acquaints patrons with the resources of the Library. Gives instructions and assistance in the use of on-line catalog systems, library technology, and other services.
• Move through the library regularly to check with patrons regarding their information needs.
• Enforces library public policies
• Assists with special projects as assigned
• May serve as Person-in-Charge during the absence of senior staff
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program or enrollment in an accredited Library or Information Science program (Completion of Reference class required).
• Public library experience desirable.
• Must be able to work at least two shifts per quarter to remain on library payroll
• Able to work with library patrons of all ages – Adult, Teen, and Youth
• Experience in assisting library patrons with reference questions, reader’s advisory, and general collection issues
• Ability to instruct library patrons on proper use of library equipment
• Strong oral and written communications skills, including the ability to explain technology concepts to users with a variety of skill levels in English
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Flexibility in scheduling, including the ability to work varied shifts, including weekdays, evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays.

DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Physical Demands
  • Seeing; keyboarding; using the telephone; lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds; walking; bending; stooping; crouching; reaching; carrying books or boxes of books; pushing book carts; picking up litter; spreading ice melt
  • Standing or sitting for periods of time
  • Writing or typing to complete work-related documents
  • Mental Demands:
  • Is accurate
  • Able to maintain confidentiality of library records and administrative matters
  • Good time management: is prompt, flexible, works under short time constraints, and meets deadlines
  • Able to interact and work effectively with customers, supervisors, co-workers and volunteers
  • Able to retain concentration and poise despite numerous interruptions
• Environmental:
  • Normal interior environment