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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Librarian I
FLSA: Standard/Exempt EEO Category: (20) Professionals
Class Code: 15085 Salary Grade: NA2
Approved: October 24, 1997 Last Revised: March 10, 2022

Purpose:
 

Under general direction, this position provides reference services and programs to the public.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Provides in-depth reference services and reader's advisory to the public.
  2. Delivers excellent internal and external customer service.
  3. Compiles and updates user guides as needed.
  4. Creates, implements, and measures impact of public programming.
  5. Maintains assigned portion of collection and assesses collection on a regular basis.
  6. Provides instruction and classes in the use of technology, issues related to workforce and economic development, and literacy.
  7. Initiates and maintains contact with schools and with other individuals and groups serving youth in the community.
  8. Provides library tours and orientations and explains policies to public and staff. Provides training to other staff members.
  9. Collects, maintains, and prepares reports.
  10. Delivers library services through outreach.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
  None.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
  • Knowledge of public library issues and trends.
  • Knowledge of books, electronic databases, internet resources, bibliographic sources, reference materials, circulation software, and library automation systems.
  • Knowledge of reference tools and procedures.
  • Knowledge of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles and practices in libraries.
  • Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws.
  • Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.
  • Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  • Skill in using computers and related software, including Microsoft Office products.
  • Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
  • Skill in planning and organizing.
  • Skill in working with and providing training and/or programming.
  • Ability to stay current on library profession and services by attending classes and seminars.
  • Ability to perform professional cataloging, collection development, and reference work.
  • Ability to use library automation and the internet.
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
  • Ability to provide high-level customer service.
  • Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds.
Minimum Qualifications:
 

Graduation with a Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited college or university, or must be earned within six (6) months of employment.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
  None.
Physical Requirements:
 
  • Must be able to stoop, bend, walk, and reach heights of six (6) feet.
  • Must be able to lift or pull book bags and equipment up to fifty (50) pounds.
  • Must be able to push loaded book cart/truck up to three hundred (300) pounds.
  • Must have manual dexterity to operate computer keyboard.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.