Library - FT Supervising Reference Librarian Northside Library
Library - FT Supervising Reference Librarian Northside Library
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USD 43742 - 43742
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General Summary
JeffersonMadison Regional Library is seeking candidates to be considered for the position ofSupervising Reference Librarianfor the Northside Librarywho are highly motivated and who support JMRLs Mission Statement to foster personal growth and lifelong learning for all by connecting people with ideas information and each other.
The preferred starting salary for this position is $21.03 hourly $43742.40 annually). Starting offer is based on applicable education experience and internal equity. This is a fulltime nonexempt position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays plus paid vacation and sick leave health insurance options with employer contribution employerpaid life insurance Citys retirement options gym membership reimbursement and continuing education/training opportunities.- For a general summary of benefits offered by the City please click the benefits tab on this posting or visit City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement systemand does not participate in VRS; however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. If questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement please contact the Citys Benefits Administrator at.
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Note: This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of Continuous. If interested in being considered an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications will be evaluated on a continuous basis. Interviews will be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment with candidates who are best qualified. Applications may no longer be considered once a candidate to fill the position is identified. This job announcement will close when the position(s) have been filled and may close at any time.Essential Responsibilities and Duties
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The JMRL retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.
- Manages the department including scheduling monitoring staff duties attending meetings and preparing paperwork.
- Performs direct customer service to public by staffing reference desk conducting reference interviews and internet searches and locating items in various formats.
- Supervises coaches trains motivates and evaluates the performance of staff and volunteers; interviews selects assigns work and administers disciplinary action to subordinate employees in accordance with established personnel policy and procedures. Establishes professional standards for work quality quantity performance and accountability.
- Provides readers advisory reference services and technology assistance to the public and patrons of all ages.
- Coordinates with staff to oversee adult library programs (virtual inperson and hybrid) to meet the needs of a diverse community and establish positive rapport with local nonprofits and organizations; includes outreach activities scheduling negotiating payment if applicable promotion of programs and setup/takedown.
- Creates flyers program brochures bookmarks and digital graphics to promote library resources and programming.
- Answer readers advisory and other patron questions via phone email or in person; prepares teacher loans and patron subject requests as assigned.
- Implements library policies and procedures associated with public services such as the Internet meeting rooms displays food and cell phone use etc.
- Maintains the collection including noticing gaps and outdated materials participating in weeding and planning for space needs and collection arrangement. Assists in selecting materials for the local collection.
- Assists patrons using computers other library technology and provides technology tutorials.
- Performs some general department and/or branch duties; may assist with some circulation tasks.
- Supervises set up troubleshooting and routine maintenance of reference computers including software and printers.
- Trains staff and public in using electronic resources including conducting workshops preparing handouts brochures and other instructional materials.
- Serves as acting branch manager in their absence.
- Serves on systemwide committees.
- Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of JMRL equipment tools and other resources including work time.
- Regular and reliable attendance.
- Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as apparent or assigned.
Education Experience and Skills
Minimum Qualifications: Candidates may qualify by demonstrating the required knowledge and skills outlined for the job through experience(s) other than formal education.
- Eligibility for professional certification in the Commonwealth of Virginia within the first 2 years of employment AND 2 years of previous library experience including experience with Microsoft Office Suite and online reference resources.
OR- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above.
- 2 years of supervisory experience
- Required to successfully pass a preemployment background check.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:
Job Knowledge:- Thorough knowledge andunderstanding of library practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of reference resources (including online databases and other internet resources) and familiarity with Windows and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Familiarity with automated library systems.
- Knowledge of general reference sources and a willingness to read a variety of ageappropriate books to enhance readers advisory skills.
- Knowledge of and ability to use librarys print and electronic resources.
- Knowledge of JMRL and national OCLC policies and procedures associated with ILL.
- Intermediate: Ability to read and understand written materials such as newspapers technical journals multistep instruction manuals and reference materials.
- Intermediate: Ability to organize data and write clear and concise reports business letters explanations and summaries with proper format punctuation spelling and grammar using all parts of speech.
- Basic: Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations (addition subtraction multiplication division).
- Intermediate: Ability to develop effective working relationships with library staff managers volunteers and the public. Provide and receive complex information. May include interactions that involve stressful negative situations requiring significant tact and the ability to diffuse aggressive behavior and reach consensus. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation understanding and acceptance of ideas.
- Requires Limited Direction: Normally completes work according to their own judgment requesting supervisory assistance occasionally. Manages special projects with little oversight and assignments may be reviewed upon completion. Performance reviewed periodically.
- Skilled: Comprehensive practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decisionmaking abilities appropriate to the assigned and apparent job responsibilities. Intermediate skill in Microsoft Office applications and/or departmental software.
- May receive and disburse funds and prepare money for deposit. May be responsible for planning and tracking a programming budget under the supervision of the Branch Manager or Adult Programming and Reference Services Manager.
- Supervises and monitors performance for a regular group of employees or department. Provides input on hiring discipline work objectives/goals performance evaluation and work assignments.
- Strong public service orientation.
- Working with others as part of a team.
- Performing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- May require dealing with angry frustrated and/or upset individuals.
The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity at all levels of the organization. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color creed religion national origin ancestry citizenship status age sex or gender (including pregnancy childbirth and pregnancyrelated conditions) gender identity or expression (including transgender status) sexual orientation marital status military service and veteran status physical or mental disability genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. The City is dedicated to this with respect to recruitment hiring placement promotion transfer training compensation benefits employee activities access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.
Requests for reasonable accommodation by individuals with disabilities may be requested by contacting Human Resources ator .
The City of Charlottesville conducts job related background checks reference checks and preemployment drug tests in accordance with federal state and local law of applicants who reach the final stages of the employment selection Citys policy has not changed because of the decriminalization of in the Commonwealth of Virginia. remains an illegal drug under federal law and it continues to be a violation of the US Department of Transportation regulations and the Citys policy prohibiting employees from testing positive for .
Employment Type
Full-Time
