EXAMPLE OF DUTIES The Library is seeking professional Librarians who have training and/or experience in either children's or adult services. An employee in this classification does professional library work under the direction of an administrative supervisor who assists with difficult or unusual problems. A Substitute Librarian may be required to supervise a small staff of clerical and paraprofessional employees.
Illustrative Examples of Work:
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General office work
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Readers' advisory service
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Use of audio-visual materials
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General reference desk duties.
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Assist patrons in the use of the library.
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Assist patrons using electronic library services, such as CD-ROM, library catalog, or Internet searches.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Knowledge of:
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Library services and reference materials
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Books and authors
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Professional practices and techniques of library science
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On-line library systems and information resources
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Principles of training and supervision
Ability to:
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Use on-line resources and personal computers
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Select books and fill needs of patrons
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Perform reference and reader's advisory work
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Use and explain library resources
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Establish and maintain cooperative relationships
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Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
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Develop and promote special library programs
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Maintain complex records and prepare reports
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Make routine arithmetic calculations
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Work evenings and weekends
