Librarian - Teen Services

Responsible for a variety of professional library services including reference, reader’s advisory, programs and selection of library materials to meet the needs of library customers with a focus on services to teens and young adultsEssential Functions:

• Plan and coordinate programs and services for teens
• Promote library services to the community through education and outreach
• Assist customers by providing reader’s advisory services, basic reference and directional assistance in person, over the telephone and by e-mail
• Evaluate and select materials for an assigned area of the collection
• Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance

Additional Duties:

• Assist with programs for children and adults as needed
• Prepare publicity materials, displays and bulletin boards to promote the library and services
• Conduct library orientation tours and community outreach for individuals or groups
• Records needed statistical information as directed
• Explain library policy to the public as directed
• Participate in system committees
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:Core Competencies:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers
• Understanding of and support for the principles of intellectual freedom
• Ability to operate effectively as a member of a team in performing daily duties, developing programs and dealing with problem situations
• Ability to perform all duties in a safe manner
• Ability to perform all job duties in a manner that is consistent with the City of Denton’s mission
• Ability to perform all duties in a manner that is consistent with the Denton Public Library’s mission
• Ability to consistently demonstrate tact, courtesy, reliability, and maturity while carrying out assigned duties

Preferences:

• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Prior experience with an automated library system
• Prior experience in public speaking or presenting programs

Conditions of Employment:

• Must have a valid Class “C” Driver’s License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver’s license and state required minimum automobile liability insurance within 90 days of hire per state law)
• Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
• Must be able to reach above shoulder level and stoop below knee level
• Must be legally sighted and able to hear to be able to assist customers
• Must be able to work a rotating schedule including nights and weekends
• Must be able to work outside of regular business hours as required

Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands:  The italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.
•    Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds
•    Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
•    Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
•    Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
•    Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds
       
Physical Demand Codes:  The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.

Codes for “how often”:
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)

Task: Code:
1.    Standing: M
2.    Sitting: M
3.    Walking: M
4.    Lifting: I
5.    Carrying: I
6.    Pushing/Pulling: M
7.    Overhead Work: I
8.    Fine Dexterity: M
9.    Kneeling: M
10.    Crouching: I
11.    Crawling: A
12.    Bending: M
13.    Twisting: M
14.    Climbing: A
15.    Balancing: Y
16.    Vision: E
17.    Hearing: E
18.    Talking: E
19.    Video Display: E
20.    Other:  

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the use of a phone, computer and copy machine, as well as, working knowledge of integrated library systems (ILS) and applications, Internet online databases, scanner, office software and email.

Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed inside one of the library’s branch locations.

This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract.  Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

ADA/EOE/ADEA

Salary : $47,476 - $55,310