What are the responsibilities and job description for the LIBRARIAN - PART-TIME position at CITY OF BETTENDORF?
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under general supervision and according to procedures and policies, may function as professional resource in the development, implementation and delivery of library programs and services in one or more of the following divisions: Programming & Public Services; Collection Services. Specific duties dependent on division assignment (below).
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Librarians perform any combination of the following duties and responsibilities depending on work area assigned:
All librarians across all divisions:
Librarians perform any combination of the following duties and responsibilities depending on work area assigned:
- Provides public reference service, receiving, researching and answering questions and requests.
- Provides public service in reader’s advisory, assisting users in identifying and obtaining resources and information.
- Educates staff and public in the use of basic reference tools and electronic resources.
- Provides excellent customer service at library service desks and through outreach opportunities.
- Assists in marketing and promotion of library services, resources, and programs through outreach, library marketing outlets, etc., as assigned.
- Actively participate on local, regional, consortia, and in-house committees and/or organizations that further the library’s mission, vision, and values.
- Other related job duties as assigned.
Programming & Public Services Duties:
- The Programming and Public Services Librarian is primarily responsible for the planning and development of high-quality library programming and services, as well as facilitation of outreach opportunities in Bettendorf and the greater Quad Cities area. Responsibilities include:
- Develop, plan, and oversee library programming, as assigned.
- Collaborate with the Collections Services Division staff on development and acquisitions of non-traditional collections and online resources.
- Assist the Programming & Public Services Manager with evaluation, selection, and implementation and/or improvement of reference tools, training, and public services.
- Collaborates with Customer Service Division in the development and implementation of patron-led activities and curation of in-house displays.
- Provide patron support during open lab hours and programming in the library’s makerspace.
- Limited collection development activities, as assigned.