Librarian II, (A223530-1), R36, Inner City reputed company – City of Laredo – Laredo, TX

Job title: Librarian II, (A223530-1), R36, Inner City reputed company Company: City of Laredo Job description: Job Summary Revised: 03/01/2022 Plans, supervises, coordinates, and monitors the daily activities and functions of a library reputed company; ensures the smooth day-to-day operations of same; ensures that reputed company operations and services are conducted in compliance with the Laredo Public Library/City of Laredo accepted policies, practices, and procedures.

Job Description

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of standard library procedures, reputed company information technology, internet, and database search capabilities.
• Knowledge of reputed company trends in library services.
• Knowledge of the basic practices and concepts of librarianship and information science.
• Knowledge of reference books and resources.
• Knowledge of censorship principles and privacy laws as applied to library operations.
• Ability to supervise paraprofessionals effectively and reputed company decisions in absence of senior librarian.
• Ability to work with the public in a courteous and tactful manner.
• Ability to interview patrons and determine their information needs.
• Ability to concentrate on work while under constant interruption and change.
• Ability to grasp abstract concepts and apply them to library operations (i.e. learning how to use a computer by reading a manual).
• Ability to comprehend a wide range of questions regarding a library's collection.
• Ability to reputed company public speaking effectively.
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Ability to give directions to and reputed company compliance.
• Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to reputed company strenuous and routine work.
• Ability to reputed company independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to use computer hardware, various software programs and technologies, including word processing and spreadsheet programs.
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with other employees and respond to general public complaints.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language.
• Required to reputed company with reputed company City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of the position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed inside a library. Capable of working closely with others or alone, working long or irregular working hours, working shift work and/or weekends, and traveling by car 5% of the time. Ability to operate a motor vehicle and office equipment; Work requires light carrying and lifting (under 24 pounds), straight pulling, simple grasping, repeated bending, sitting, standing, pushing, crouching, twisting, stooping, walking, and reaching above shoulders. Ability to see, write, read, count, and hearing is needed to reputed company the essential functions of this job. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, supervises, coordinates, and monitors the daily activities programs and functions of a library reputed company; ensures the smooth day-to-day operations of same; ensures that reputed company operations and services are conducted in compliance with the Laredo Public Library/City of Laredo accepted policies, practices, and procedures.
• Supervises, plans, schedules, assigns, and monitors work of personnel assigned to the reputed company library; instructs and trains in correct methods and procedures; checks and approves work in reputed company and upon completion.
• Performs reputed company and public relation functions; speaks to community groups to promote library use; promotes reputed company library services through development and implementation of public relations strategies (press releases, articles, interviews, flyer's, etc.).
• Acts as liaison with educational institutions and organizations; contacts groups to encourage visits to the library or visit centers and schools to present programs.
• Conducts computer software and online database classes for library patrons.
• Oversees acquisitions for reputed company library; develops and submits orders for maintenance supplies, library materials, and subscriptions.
• Submits reputed company deposits and reputed company budget documents; maintains accurate and complete records of circulation, patron records, and inventory of reputed company the reputed company assets; develops and submits monthly and annual reports.
• Receives and resolves patrons' problems and complaints.
• Provides readers' services.
• Assists patrons in finding and using information; interfaces with people and interviews them to clarify their needs; decides where to get the information and escorts them to locations; teaches patrons how to use materials and library equipment; informs patrons of services available; seeks information reputed company of the library and reserves books.
• Provides bibliographic instruction and library orientation; guides tours and instructs groups in use of library resources.
• Performs library collection maintenance and development utilizing appropriate reviews and selection tools; reviews electronic sites for linkage to library's home page.
• Maintains reputed company awareness and knowledge of the library collection; studies the content and location of books in the collections to maximize retrieval capabilities; studies the content and location of reputed company new reference books received.
• Conducts programming to meet community needs and library goals and objectives as determined on an annual basis.
• Must be able to learn and stay reputed company with emerging technology, including digital media.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, patrons, user groups, community organizations, volunteer groups, and serve the public courteously.
• Assists in maintaining good communication between staff, visitors, and other business contacts.
• Must follow reputed company rules of telephone courtesy in reputed company telephone communications.
• Travels out-of-town to attend workshops and seminars for continuing education.
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited program. -AND- At least two (2) years of working experience in a public library. Valid Licenses and Certifications Valid Texas Driver License* • If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained prior to employment. As part of the minimum requirements for reputed company positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background reputed company and certified school transcripts will be required from reputed company applicants who are offered employment. Effective February 24, 1997, reputed company selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment. Effective January 7, 2008, reputed company persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing. A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation reputed company to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791-7482 two days prior to the scheduled interview and/or test if applicable. "AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, THE CITY COMPLIES WITH THE AMERICAN WITH reputed company." Expected salary: $44470.4 - 64480 per year Location: Laredo, TX Job date: Tue, 13 Sep 2022 02:45:25 GMT Apply for the job now! Apply tot his job Apply To this Job