City of Newton
ADULT SERVICES LIBRARIAN Part Time
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Job Description
- Req#: 91301
Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor of Adults Services, the Part Time Adult Services Librarian provides a wide cross section of professional librarian services in direct patron assistance, collection development, program and workshop design and implementation, resource sharing, community outreach or other assigned area.
Hours of Work : Alternating weekends and some weekday hours. Up to 19.5 hours weekly to be determined by Supervisor based on Library needs.Essential Elements
•Provides assistance and information and referral services to library patrons.
•Instructs patrons in how to use and identify information sources.
•Instructs patrons in the use of library technology and equipment.
•Assists Library users in the use of library computers and other equipment and technology. Is familiar with the standard operation of all technology and equipment in service with the public and can perform first pass troubleshooting of that equipment. Promptly uses established protocols to inform IT support staff of problems that do not respond to initial troubleshooting.
•Follows and adheres to department, City and other government rules, regulations, policies and procedures.Secondary Elements
▪May participate in compiling, editing and maintaining library documentation and finding aids in print or online, including such things as topical book lists or subject guides, the local history collection annotated bibliography, periodical publication lists, newspaper or plays indexes, and community resources newspaper columns.
▪May design, organize and oversee the implementation and presentation of workshops, book talks and other programs in a particular area or discipline, as assigned.
▪May attend and participate in department and library staff meetings and workshops.
▪Assists in the filling of requests for the inter-library loan system. Locates and prepares requested books, periodicals, microfilm, and other media for trans-shipment.
▪Collects fine and fee payments from library users.
▪Performs other duties as required.Education, Training and Experience : Masters of Science degree in Library Science from an accredited program and one to three years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Broad knowledge of advanced professional library science, and the operation of library equipment such as personal computers and computer software.
Benefits
This is a non-benefited position
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