Reference Librarian / Assistant Branch Librarian - Full Time - West Pearland na Brazoria County, TX

About the Department

Provides reference and readers' advisory services according to established guidelines and library policies and principles, and acts as second in command to the branch librarian in overseeing one library branch of the library system

Shift: Monday - Saturday, includes some evening hours

Position Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Assists with the responsibilities of the branch librarian and performs any of these responsibilities in the absence of the branch librarian
• Provides reader's advisory and reference service
• Provides light computer assistance to patrons and staff, including public PCs and the use of the online catalog
• Provides assistance to patrons with eBranch items
• Provides assistance to patrons with Maker Space items as needed/relevant
• Works with the branch librarian and other professional staff to select materials for the collection and weed collection regularly
• Answers patron purchase suggestions with the support of appropriate collection development staff in rotation with other reference librarians
• Answers emailed reference questions in rotation with other reference librarians
• Interprets and implements library policies and procedures for library users and staff; assumes supervisory responsibilities when assigned
• Identifies educational or informational needs within their community and works to provide appropriate instruction classes, programs, and outreach 
• Helps to monitor computer problems and report these to the appropriate staff members
• Plans, executes, and evaluates adult programming
• Works with outside entities to provide various types of outreach for adults
• Works with the branch librarian to mediate room bookings and troubleshoot the Springshare products
• Supervises, schedules, and evaluates shelving staff members
• Attends and participates in professional activities, conferences, and committees
• Maintains an awareness of professional trends, methods, and ethics
• Performs other work as needed

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises shelvers; carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws under the direction and guidance of the branch librarian. Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems with the approval of the branch librarian.

Minimum Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Master's Degree (M.S.) in Library Science from an accredited college or university, and 2 years of supervisory experience.  

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, and technical procedures; ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference; ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in written or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Experience and/or familiarity with library practices, specifically OCLC Cataloging

Skill in effectively meeting and dealing with the general public

Skill in working with automated library systems

Skill in composing and drafting letters, memoranda, and other correspondence

Strong organizational skills, good interpersonal skills, and supervisory skills

Ability to solve problems

Ability to work independently

Must provide own safe automobile for transportation in carrying out job duties

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS

Valid Texas Driver's License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those required of 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job takes place within a library environment and in an automobile on county roads and streets. Inside the libraries, the noise level is very low. The noise level can be loud while driving on the roads and streets. Outside weather conditions may fluctuate from extremely hot (above 90 degrees) to cold (below 30 degrees).   In outdoor conditions, employees may frequently be exposed to high humidity, hot sunlight, and/or rain, hazardous road conditions, and gasoline fumes. In outdoor conditions, employees may occasionally be exposed to hail, sleet, and/or snow.

SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS/REQUIREMENTS  

The incumbent in this job must be knowledgeable about and follow the county's safety policies and procedures, and be responsible for teaching safety requirements to subordinate employees. Employees must follow safety road signs, maintain a safe speed, and drive cautiously at all times, paying strict attention to road conditions and maintaining alertness while operating the county automobile.

DRUG/ALCOHOL POLICY  

Drug/Alcohol Policy applies to this job. Pre-employment drug/alcohol testing is required. 

Other Qualifications

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.