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Adult & Reference Librarian I
Fayetteville Public Library
Salary Range: $18.31 To 27.47 Annually
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Proactively greet and establish rapport with patrons, enthusiastically engaging them in conversations about all our materials and services. Provide exemplary customer service in-person in the adult & reference department and at all locations throughout the library. Answer questions about library programs and services and refer callers and visitors to the appropriate staff member or service desk. Staff public service desks as assigned.
2. Effectively communicate to patrons regarding a variety of topics including, but not limited to, library products and services, policies, responsibilities, and code of conduct. Blend creativity, problem solving, and decision making to positively impact the customer experience, de-escalate any negative situations and resolve customer questions and concerns. Monitor customer feedback. Diffuse difficult, volatile, and/or inappropriate customer situations, keeping safety in mind.
3. Ask open ended questions to assess, understand, and ascertain customer needs, determine how to tailor your approach, and provide recommendations using your institutional knowledge to connect our customer with the right solution. This includes both routine and complex patron inquiries. Provide advanced research assistance, readers' advisory, technical assistance, and exemplary frontline customer service.
4. Help orient new staff, ensuring a smooth acclimation to the library and our culture. Train new staff members as assigned. Monitor, train, develop, and coach Adult Services volunteers as assigned. Provide assistance to colleagues.
5. Serve as senior-most staff member and assume delegation of the Adult Services Department and/or facility as assigned.
6. Create, develop, implement, and evaluate multiple high-quality, adult programs, including a multi- week summer reading program for adults and a literary festival involving community partners. Participate in management of $50,000+ annual departmental programming budget, and with department offer approximately 250 diverse programs annually.
7. Select and purchase materials for assigned library collections. Monitor and manage a print and electronic materials budget in approximate range of $10,000-$60,000, ensuring collection purchases are balanced, relevant and responsive to community needs.
8. Evaluate existing collections for relevance and community interests, decommissioning materials on a regular schedule.
9. Oversee and administer one or more specialized Adult Services work activities, including but not limited to Digital Archive, Student Proctoring, Interlibrary Loan Services, Nonprofit Resource Center, Genealogy and Website Maintenance.
10. Manage web content proficiently with appropriate tools.
11. Research and develop grant proposals to enhance and expand library services.
12. Create print and web bibliographies, user guides and displays spotlighting library collections, services and programs.
13. Serve on and/or chair library committees as requested.
14. Display excellent time management skills, attention to detail, problem solving skills, strong organizational skills and the ability to work proactively to balance multiple tasks and prioritize work. Complete work at an appropriate pace with a sense of urgency.
15. Speak, instruct, and/or perform in front of library and outreach audiences. Assist with library services, programs, and outreach opportunities as needed. Represent and promote the Library in public, media, and professional associations. Seek out opportunities and utilize networking events to promote recognition and use of the Library.
16. Pursue professional development, which may involve travel, to keep informed of current and emerging library trends. Maintain professional and technical knowledge through attendance of educational workshops, review of professional publications, establishment of networks, and participation in professional organizations.
17. Assume personal responsibility for the building's condition and solve minor issues and problems as they arise.
18. Complete special projects as assigned.
19. Protect library assets and ensure building security adhering to library policies and following appropriate closing procedure. Learn and carry out emergency procedures.
20. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
All library positions require customer-focused service to both internal and external customers, flexibility, teamwork, punctual and regular attendance, and compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Graduate degree (MLS, MLIS, etc.) from an ALA-accredited program; or a master's degree in a related field plus 3 years of related experience working in a library or educational setting, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. High language skills including ability to read, analyze, and understand general business/company related articles and professional journals. Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions in person-to-person and group situations with customers, clients, general public, and other employees of the organization. Ability to effectively speak and present information before groups of customers or employees.
3. Basic math skills including the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
4. High reasoning skills including the ability to solve practical problems and deal with several variables where only limited standardization exists and the ability to communicate this information.
5. High computer skills including knowledge of office productivity software and ability to operate standard office equipment.
6. Excellent customer service skills including the ability to resolve difficult customer situations.
Other Skills and Abilities:
1. Ability to work a flexible schedule as assigned that includes evenings, weekends, and holiday shifts is required.
2. Creativity and awareness of community needs to design and implement library services and programs for adults.
3. Strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.
4. Ability to work both independently and as an effective and valued team member.
5. Work under pressure on multiple projects with frequent interruptions and tight deadlines.
6. Multilingual skills a plus.
Work Environment:
1. Ability to tolerate moderate noise that comes from an office environment with typical HVAC performance, constant visitors, telephone calls, computers, and printers; ability to tolerate increased noise during library programs.
2. Ability to occasionally work near mechanical equipment including the book conveyor and sorting system and mechanical lift for walk-up book drop.
To apply visit https://www.faylib.org/work-8103
Closing Date: open until filled
The Southeast Arkansas Regional Library (SEARL) is seeking a collaborative and dynamic individual who will bring an energetic spirit and leadership to a thriving library system as its next Library Director. This opportunity is perfect for someone looking to enjoy small town life in the heart of southeast Arkansas. SEARL is comprised of five counties and nine branch libraries and serves over 64,000. Regional Headquarters is located in Monticello, Arkansas and is adjacent to its largest branch library. The city of Monticello is the one of the largest towns in Southeast Arkansas, it is the marketplace hub for the county and all the surrounding counties. Monticello is an active place for people seeking progress, but in the relaxed comfort & charm of a small town located in the heart of Southeastern Arkansas.
This position allows for the exercise of creative and compassionate leadership as the library strives to extend its reach and impact in its rural communities. The Library Director oversees over a $1.0 million budget and supervises 10 full-time employees.
Salary ranges from $50,000-$56,000 and includes excellent benefits such as medical, dental, vision, APERS retirement, paid time off, and holiday pay.
Qualifications: A master of library and information science degree from an ALA-accredited institution is required. Three or more years of professional library experience, strong supervisory skills, and excellent communication abilities are preferred. The ideal candidate will have strong management experience, a solid public service orientation, and be able to foster innovation and move the library forward to stay relevant and valued by the community
The board of trustees will be reviewing applications and candidates until a director is selected.
Contact Information: To apply please send your resume, cover letter, and references to director@searlibrary.org or mail to Southeast Arkansas Regional Library, Attn: Director, 114 W. Jefferson St., Monticello, AR 71655.
PCLS Assistant Branch Manager - Full-time The Pope County Library System (PCLS) is accepting applications for a full time Assistant Branch Manager. Library management employees typically work Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. However, this position must also be available to work additional daytime, evening, or weekend work shifts. Assistant Branch Manager reports to the Dover Branch Manager. The Dover Library serves all ages from pre-K to senior citizens. Special Conditions of Employment • Valid AR Driver’s license with an acceptable driving record based on standards established by the Pope County Library System Library Board • Be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds • Pass the required drug test Technology Requirement • Proficient with Microsoft Office products, primarily Excel, Outlook, and Word, and able to assist patrons with using them • Familiar with Canva and/or other marketing software to create flyers, announcements, calendar of events, etc. • Ability and willingness to learn new technologies and software Job Duties • Supervise part-time staff members, maintain staff timecards and schedules, and assist in all library operations, including opening and closing procedures and preparing daily and weekly money deposits • Assist with selection and ordering of materials • Seek and maintain collaborative partnerships within the community • Create engaging and relevant programming based on the interests and needs of the community • Facilitate library programming and services for all ages, including children, pre-teens, teens, and adults onsite and offsite • Represents the Library System at events such as festivals and school visits within the community and other outreach services as needed • Provides patrons with general information on library services and programs • Uses the library’s automated system to circulate materials to library patrons by processing items and registering new patrons • Locates, retrieves, and shelves materials throughout the library • Assists patrons in locating appropriate library materials • Maintains good relations with public and staff • Couriers books to other branches as needed • Other duties as assigned Preferred Qualifications Previous experience working in libraries, education, childcare, or marketing is preferred. Ideal candidate will be outgoing, organized, efficient, courteous, and enjoy working with small children and the elderly. To apply, visit https://static.visionamp.co/rubix/20171103/pcls-application-66620.pdf to download and complete an application. Email application (resume and cover letter are also encouraged but not required) to asstdirector@popelibrary.org and dover.branchmgr@popelibrary.org.
PCLS YA LIBRARIAN JOB DESCRIPTION
Department: Russellville Headquarters
Job title:
YA Librarian
Reports to:
Russellville Branch Manager & Outreach Services Librarian
Job purpose
The Young Adult Librarian is responsible for planning, promoting, implementing, and evaluating all library programs and services related to teens and young adults.
Duties and responsibilities
A. Develop and demonstrate leadership skills in identifying the unique needs of teens and young adults and then advocating for these needs within the library system and surrounding community.
B. Develop and demonstrate a commitment to professionalism and ethical behavior.
C. Plan for personal and professional growth and career development.
D. Encourage young adults to become lifelong library users by helping them to discover what libraries offer, how to use library resources, and how libraries can assist them in actualizing their overall growth and development.
E. Develop and supervise formal youth participation, such as teen advisory groups, recruitment of teen volunteers, and opportunities for employment.
F. Implement mentoring methods to attract, develop, and train part-time programming staff members in how to work successfully with young adults.
A. Become familiar with the developmental needs of young adults in order to provide the most appropriate resources and services.
B. Keep up to date with popular culture and technological advances that interest young adults.
C. Demonstrate an understanding of, and a respect for, diverse cultural, religious, and ethnic values.
D. Identify and meet the needs of patrons with special needs.
A. Form appropriate professional relationships with young adults, providing them with the assistance, assets, and resiliency factors that they need to develop into caring, competent adults.
B. Develop relationships and partnerships with other youth-serving professionals in the community by establishing regular communication and by taking advantage of opportunities to meet in person.
C. Be an advocate for young adults and effectively promote the role of the library in serving young adults, demonstrating that the provision of services to this group can help young adults achieve success, and in turn create a stronger community.
D. Work with the Marketing Librarian to design, implement, and evaluate a strategic marketing plan for promoting young adult services in the library, schools, youth-serving agencies and the community at large.
E. Establish an environment in the library wherein all staff serve young adults with courtesy and respect, and all staff are encouraged to promote programs and services for young adults.
F. Work with the Outreach Services Librarian to identify young adult interests and groups underserved or not yet served by the library, including at-risk teens, those with disabilities, non-English speakers, etc., as well as those with special or niche interests.
G. Promote young adult library services directly to young adults through school visits, library tours, etc., and through engaging their parents, educators and other youth-serving community partners.
A. Develop a strategic plan for library service with young adults based on their unique needs.
B. Design and conduct community analysis and needs assessment as needed.
C. Design activities to involve young adults in planning and decision-making.
D. Identify resources (staff, materials, facilities, funding) that will improve library service to young adults.
E. Document statistics on young adult programs and activities so as to contribute to institutional and professional memory.
F. Develop and manage services that utilize the skills, talents, and resources of young adults in the school or community.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Working conditions
A busy, vibrant library whose patrons represent a socially, culturally, and economically diverse community. Duties are performed both indoors in an office environment and outside. Hazards are considered minor and controllable but may include exposure to human error. Must have a heart for serving the public.
Physical requirements
Duties require extended periods of standing, walking, sitting, and talking or hearing. Duties require occasional periods of climbing or balancing, pulling/pushing items, lifting/carrying items, keyboarding, reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Weights up to 50 pounds are encountered. Vision requirements include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to read and follow directions. The noise level is usually moderate.
Direct reports
Teen & Adult Programming Clerks and Volunteers
Approved by:
Pope County Library Board of Trustees
Date approved:
January 16, 2013
Reviewed &/or Revised:
February 21st, 2024
FULL-TIME LIBRARY DIRECTOR
The Jackson County Library in Newport, Arkansas is seeking a Library Director. Jackson County is conveniently located 90 miles from Little Rock and Memphis. With a historic past filled with rockabilly music and steamboats, we serve a population of over 17,000. Headquartered in downtown Newport with a branch in Tuckerman, the library is looking forward to a bright future.
The ideal candidate must have good interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, a demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse staff and community, and have the ability to administer all library functions within established goals, guidelines, and policies. They should have knowledge of current and emerging library technologies and e-rate. The ideal candidate is organized, enthusiastic, ambitious, flexible, capable of setting and meeting goals and deadlines, and personable. They must reside in Jackson County. Must be able to travel to meetings, events, and conferences using personal transportation.
Minimum requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and willingness to attain a Master of Library Science from an ALA-accredited school, 2+ years of supervisory experience, and 3+ years of work in a library setting. Preferred qualifications include a Master of Library Science degree (or equivalent) from an ALA-accredited school and 5 years of work in a library setting.
If you are interested in applying, please send your resume, cover letter, and references to jacksoncolibrary@gmail.com or mail them to the Jackson County Library, 213 Walnut St, Newport, AR 72112. This position will be open until May 15, 2024.
Summary
This position provides leadership and advocacy for the Jackson County Library, its staff, and its patrons. Responsibilities include supervising 3 employees, overseeing all library operations, planning and hosting programs for the public, preparing and circulating marketing for the library, overseeing a budget of approximately $300,000 annually, and maintaining library policies and procedures based on accepted standards, best practices, and legal compliancy.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Customer Service: Maintain excellent patron service by interacting with patrons, occasionally by working at the circulation desk. Lead and promote excellent customer service to all library customers and staff. Represent the library and establish relations with outside vendors. Maintain employee and patron confidentiality according to state and federal laws.
Supervision and Leadership: Oversee all aspects of the main library and branch location. Regularly draft and update policies, procedures, job descriptions, and any other documents as needed. Communicate any changes and ensure they are being followed correctly. Hold regular staff meetings and regularly work closely with staff members. Represent the Library through leadership in community organizations. Commitment to professional growth and development including professional organizations at the state and national levels. Work on future planning for library services by acquiring knowledge of trends in service opportunities.
Finances: Prepare budgets and necessary supporting documentation for the board. Work closely with bookkeeper to ensure accurate accounting. Prepare documentation for the legislative audit annually.
Personnel: Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, evaluating, disciplining, and terminating employees. Ensure the library is compliant with local, state, and/or national laws with regards to all applicable Human Resource issues including record keeping, employment practices, and benefits.
Collection Development and Maintenance: Responsible for preparing and adhering to collection development policy. Handle majority of collection purchases and maintain purchase budget. Oversee maintenance of catalog of over 35,000 items and supervise additions and changes.
Marketing and Public Relations: Prepare and circulate marketing materials for library events and services. Oversee library’s Facebook page and website.
Salary and Benefits:
The starting salary for this position is based on experience and education. The library provides 100% employer paid health insurance. Sick leave and vacation leave are included in the benefits package.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by 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 frequently required to talk, hear, stand, sit, walk, bend, stoop, reach with hands and/or arms, and use hands and fingers to handle items. The employee is occasionally required to kneel, climb, and balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 5 pounds; and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Library Center of the Ozarks
Children’s Services Supervisor Are you creative, energetic, and innovative? Then the Library Center of the Ozarks wants you to join its team. We are searching for someone who is passionate about providing excellent library services to children and families and excited about new challenges. ▪ Provide excellent customer service to patrons, primarily children and caregivers, by assisting them with reference, readers' advisory, and general computer questions. ▪ Design, promote, present, and evaluate a variety of programs for children of all ages, based on their developmental needs and interests and the goals of the library. ▪ Develop and maintain the children's collections by reviewing, evaluating, selecting, purchasing, and withdrawing materials. ▪ Instructs patrons, primarily children, in the use of library materials, databases, and online catalog. ▪ Promotes children’s programs and services to community agencies, advocates, and citizen groups. ▪ Maintains discipline and order in the children’s department. ▪ Gathers and compiles data for reports and prepares statistical and analytical reports of children’s activities. ▪ Organize, maintain, and purchase appropriate supplies. ▪ Performs other related and assigned duties as required. Specific knowledge and skills required: ▪ Ability to relate well with children and be comfortable working with children individually and in groups. ▪ Knowledge of authors, titles, and reading interests of children. ▪ Knowledge of childhood development and learning stages. ▪ Knowledge of library materials, services, and operations for children. ▪ Knowledge of emerging information and library technologies for children. ▪ Ability to deliver quality library children's programs and services to the community. ▪ Ability to exercise initiative, leadership, and independent judgment. ▪ Ability to organize work, set priorities, use time effectively, and meet deadlines. Education and Experience: ▪ Master’s degree in library science is required. ▪ Experience working with children is required. ▪ Experience planning and implementing a variety of programs for children from birth to 12 years is required. ▪ Supervisory experience is required. ▪ Public Library experience is preferred. Physical Demands ▪ Performs bending, squatting, kneeling, and reaching from floor level to a height of 6 feet. ▪ Displays good coordination and mobility. ▪ Routine lifting and handling of library materials weighing up to 30 pounds. ▪ Ability to stand for extended periods of time. ▪ Ability to perform work at a computer terminal for extended periods. Reporting Structure ▪ Reports to Library Director Salary range: $45,000 - $55,000 Please email a resume and cover letter to info@lcozarks.com
YOUTH PROGRAMMER – The Central Arkansas Library System is in search of a full-time (40 hrs/week) outstanding, outgoing individual to lead and coordinate children and youth activities at the Main Library in the Youth Services Department. The Youth Programmer is a public service position with responsibilities to include planning and actively carrying out a variety of activities for children and families both inside the library and out in the community. Activities include storytime, crafting, afterschool events, and other creative endeavors. This job also involves introducing and suggesting books and authors that promote early literacy to families, as well as working with the Be Mighty afterschool food distribution program and assisting with day-to-day tasks performed by library staff. Assistance with front desk duties, excellent customer service skills, and technology assistance, along with working every other Saturday on a rotating schedule, is required. Pay starts at $16.47 per hour with excellent benefits such as medical, dental, vision, company paid pension, life insurance, paid time off, and holiday pay. Please send resume and application to Cyndi Barron-Harris at youthservicesjobs@cals.org with Youth Programmer in the subject line. Position opened until filled. https://cals.org/job-opportunities
Cataloger
Job Description
The Cataloger performs original and copy cataloging based on current standards, database maintenance, authority control, and provides training and inventory support for the libraries. This position also resolves cataloging problems and aids in the maintenance of the online catalog. The Cataloger provides advice, offers demonstrations and provides information on best practices and up-to-date policies in cataloging services. As assigned, leads system wide projects in the department working collaboratively with project partners in a team environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform original (including complex) and copy cataloging of all formats of library materials to facilitate their identification, access, and use.
Interpret and apply Library of Congress subject headings, the Dewey Decimal System, the AAACR2, RDA, and the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) manuals in cataloging and classifying library materials.
Maintain authority records and perform needed authority work in the database.
Consult with libraries in order to resolve cataloging and database problems, report trends in bibliographic services, answer questions, transmit information, and discuss options for handling library materials.
Develop and deliver training programs to member library staff and others.
Perform database maintenance for bibliographic and authority records.
Maintain the integrity of the integrated library system through authority file control.
Loads MARC record files for member libraries and communicates necessary changes.
Assist in preparing statistical and other reports and analyses.
Attend conferences, workshops and training sessions as part of on-going professional development.
Places orders for new materials, receives shipments, checks in newly acquired materials, and is responsible for distributing materials to member libraries.
Necessary Knowledge, Ability and Skills:
Thorough knowledge of AACR2 and other cataloging rules and interpretations and MARC format.
Thorough knowledge of Dewey Decimal Classification system and Library of Congress subject headings and other cataloging factors.
Considerable knowledge of English and math.
General knowledge of a wide range of subjects in order to appropriately classify and select materials for the collection.
Working knowledge of automated library systems and online databases.
Working knowledge of patron needs and interests.
Working knowledge of print, non-print and electronic resources available from a wide number of sources, including publishers, the Internet, and library and vendor-based systems.
Knowledge and support of the principles of intellectual freedom.
Knowledge of technical services functions and services.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to travel as required. (Have a valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance and dependable transportation).
Specific Ability To:
Recognize and set priorities and organize and coordinate your own work.
Use diplomacy and tact to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal customers, subordinates, peers, vendors, and patrons.
Manage time to maximize productivity.
Operate with a minimum of supervision and work collaboratively in a team environment to resolve problems.
Operate computers, printers, copiers, and any other equipment commonly utilized in a functional area.
Ability to navigate databases and Microsoft applications such as Word and Excel.
Specific Skill In:
Use of computer hardware and software including the internet and electronic databases.
Diagnosing problems and developing solutions.
Listening to, understanding, interpreting and effectively responding to the concerns of system users.
Establishing and maintaining good customer relations and good staff relations.
Working collaboratively within a team and as a team lead.
Developing, documenting and implementing new systems, procedures and practices across the system.
Providing work direction and general support to subordinate staff.
Physical Requirements:
Primarily sedentary work performed within an office environment, but also requires standing, walking, stooping or crouching, kneeling, crawling, reaching, pushing, grasping, lifting, feeling, hearing and talking, climbing, balancing and sitting.
Requires the ability to exert up to 30 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Ability to push a loaded book truck weighing up to 300 pounds.
Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less with the ability to adjust the eye to bring objects into sharp focus, clarity of vision at 20 or more feet, and the ability to distinguish colors.
Must be able to concentrate on detailed information over an extended period of time.
Reports to: This position reports directly to the County Library Director.
Desired Minimum Qualifications:
A Master of Library and Information Science Degree from an ALA accredited library school is preferred; however, a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience working in a public library and familiarity with automated integrated library systems and online searching will be considered.
Three years’ experience in original and copy cataloging and classification of all formats of library material using Dewey Decimal and Library of Congress (LC) classifications, LC subject headings, machine-readable cataloging (MARC) records, and experience with computerized cataloging databases.
Salary Range: $15.00 an hour + Depending on experience
Approved by Library Board: November 19, 2015
Summary:
The Branch Youth Services Librarian is responsible for all aspects of special and recurring children’s programs, outreach, assisting patrons, providing reader’s advisory, and collection development.
Master’s in Library Science from an ALA accredited university (or progress towards a degree) is required. This position requires you to be outgoing, energetic, creative, self-motivated, and committed to providing quality teen’s programming in a public library setting.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Responsibilities
To apply, visit this link: https://www.salinecountylibrary.org/branch-youth-services-librarian-teens-bryant-branch/
Technical Services · Benton, Arkansas
The Cataloging Librarian is responsible for cataloging materials for the Saline County Library.
Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited university (or progress towards a degree) or 2 years of library cataloging experience. The successful applicant needs to be friendly and self-motivated with a professional demeanor.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
https://sclibrary.bamboohr.com/careers/124
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