GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision, to perform and supervise a variety of responsible paraprofessional library tasks in departmental areas; to plan and execute programs for children and young adults; and to assist patrons with reference questions.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Exercises technical and functional supervision over lower level staff.
IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Under the supervision of the Children’s Librarian, develop and conduct informative and entertaining programs for children and young adults.
Review books and materials for possible acquisition by the library.
Maintain departmental files.
Work with audiovisual materials in conjunction with programs.
Assist patrons in areas such as explaining policies and procedures, locating and utilizing requested materials, assisting in programs using premise facilities, assisting in research in a variety of areas, and the use of library instruments.
Assist as needed in all circulation functions including registering patrons, checking out material, discharging material, and taking in fine payments.
Provide readers’ advisory assistance to children, young adults, and adults.
Operate a City or personal vehicle weekly to travel to various sites for programming purposes.
OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES
Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
Children’s literature.
Developmental stages of children.
Modern electronic equipment.
Advanced computer skills.
Skill to:
Plan effective programs.
Work with children and parents.
Produce creative material to use in programming.
Ability to:
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with children, adults, and co-workers.
Travel to other branches and to outside locations for programs.
Work evenings and weekends when schedule requires.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
Lead and manage a team in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.
Experience and Training Guidelines:
For positions with more than one level, all listed requirements at the lower
levels are required at the higher levels. Any combination equivalent to experience and training to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying. Knowledge, skills, and abilities may be obtained through:
Experience:
One (1) to two (2) years of experience in a public library is preferred.
Education/Training:
Must have a high school diploma or GED.
College level course work in early childhood development and/or education is preferred.
License or Certificate:
A valid Texas driver’s license; the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver is required.
Special Requirements:
Travel to other branches and to outside locations for programs.
Work evenings and weekends when schedule requires.
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
___ Sedentary – lifting of no more than 10 pounds
___ Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carrying up to 10 pounds
_X_ Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds; carrying up to 25 pounds
___ Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds; carrying up to 50 pounds
___ Very Heavy – team lifting over 100 pounds; carrying more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes: The following describes whether or not the position is expected to exert the physical demands listed during a typical workday as well as the overall frequency of the task:
Codes for how often:
N = No
E = Extensive (100 – 70% of the time)
M = Moderate (60 – 30% of the time)
I = Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time)
A = Almost Never (<10% of the time) Code / Task
_M_ Standing
_M_ Sitting
_M_ Walking
_M_ Lifting
_M_ Carrying
_M_ Pushing/Pulling
_I__ Overhead Work
_M_ Fine Dexterity
_M_ Kneeling
_M_ Crouching
_M_ Crawling
_M_ Bending
_M_ Twisting
_I__ Climbing
_I_ Balancing
_E_ Vision
_E_ Hearing
_M_ Talking
___ Other:
Other details
- Job Function 6. NATURAL RESOURCES AND PARKS AND RECREATION
- Pay Type Hourly
- Min Hiring Rate $15.05
- Max Hiring Rate $18.09
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