Reference Librarian

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under general supervision, the Librarian assists patrons in locating, selecting and reserving library materials and in utilizing the library's computers, provides reference and reader's advisory services, maintains government documents, as assigned and assists with the development and maintenance of the department collection.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree in library science from an accredited American Library Association institution or an Indiana LC-4 Certification.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The Librarian will be required to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Library policies and procedures

• Library science and information technology

• Adult, reference and information services

• Collection maintenance techniques

• Interlibrary loans (ILL)

• Government documents

• Archival principles and practices

• Reader interest levels and materials

• selection tools

• Wide range of books and authors

• Library material processing methods and procedures

• Electronic information resources Automated catalog system

SKILLS AND ABILITIES TO:

• Organize, prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks

• Develop and implement library programs Communicate effectively in written and oral form

• Prepare accurate and concise reports Interact and respond appropriately to patrons

• Present a professional image to the public Maintain effective working relationships with supervisor and co-workers

• Maintain confidentiality

Duties:

• Assists patrons with utilizing the department's services and materials:

• Assists patrons in locating and selecting books and other materials

• Conducts searches of electronic databases

• Places book and material requests

• Processes interlibrary loans and reserve requests

• Assists patrons in using library services, equipment, reference materials, electronic databases and software

• Enters patron and library material information into computer system

• Coordinates department activities with library events

• Assists with maintaining department files, records, indexes and statistics

• Communicates the mission, goals and objectives of the library

• Assists with developing and maintaining an assigned area of the reference and adult collections

• Interprets and applies collection development principles and policies

• Performs on-going examination, weeding and upgrading

• Evaluates materials and resources in various formats

• Orders and selects new and replacement materials

• Inspects library materials

• Maintains knowledge of available materials and patron reading preferences

• Assists Reference Services Manager

• Participates in library planning efforts to extend and enhance department

services

• Participates in community activities as a representative of the library

• Speaks before community groups

• Conducts library tours and instructional training, as needed

• Maintains and increases knowledge and skills through attendance at

meetings, conferences, training seminars and in-service training sessions

• Attends meetings and serves on committees, as requested

• Performs additional duties and assignments, as requested Denotes an essential function of the job

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $41,973.75 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Gary, IN 46402: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $41,974