Librarian I

• Developing implementing and providing programs that promote literacy reading and lifelong learning.
• Facilitating timely access to accurate and complete information on a wide range of subjects for both targeted and general populations.
• Serving as a technical expert in critical library system functions such as information technology cataloging and collection management.
• Educating the public and staff on essential library services and functions.
• Proactively identifying and addressing current community needs projecting future needs and taking the initiative to improve library services.

• Literacy Services
• Childrens Services
• Teen Services
• Adult Services

• Program Management: Develop implement and evaluate library programs for various age groups including children teens and adults.
• Customer Service: Provide exceptional customer service by assisting patrons with reference inquiries locating materials and utilizing library resources.
• Collection Development: Assist in the selection acquisition and cataloging of library materials to maintain a diverse and relevant collection.
• Outreach: Conduct community outreach to promote library services programs and resources.
• Technical Support: Provide technical assistance and support to patrons using library technology including computers e-readers and online databases.
• Instruction: Conduct instructional sessions and workshops on various topics such as digital literacy research skills and library resource utilization.
• Independent Project Management: Independently manage and execute library projects and technical assignments ensuring timely and effective completion.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other library staff and departments to enhance library services and programs.
• Policy Enforcement: Enforce library policies and procedures to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all patrons.
• Professional Development: Stay current with library trends technologies and best practices through continuous professional development.

• Demonstrate working knowledge and experience in library science.
• Ability to respond to and address safety issues.
• Knowledge and ability to develop and maintain a collection of reference resources to meet community needs.
• Facilitate library users requests for information.
• Apply principles and modern methods of library science and public business administration including organization budgetary preparation and control of branch collections.
• Knowledge and ability to work with computer programs such as Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook library databases integrated library systems and personnel management.
• Be familiar with library services for children adults and teens.
• Maintain familiarity with current library issues trends and practices through professional journals and continuous training.
• Apply customer service skills to enhance the level of user satisfaction.
• Apply effective techniques to address difficult situations with users.

• Demonstrate working knowledge of social media platforms such as X Instagram Snapchat and Facebook along with emerging social media platforms.
• Showcase and promote library programs services and events to drive visitors to the library and foster a positive relationship between OC Public Libraries and the community.

• Demonstrate the impact and value of the library to the community through ongoing evaluation and assessment of library services.
• Build support for the library using the most appropriate methods among a variety of groups.
• Maintain positive public relations through communication and promotion of the librarys values services accomplishments and needs to all stakeholders.
• Form strategic partnerships with community organizations.
• Demonstrate a desire and ability to identify and serve customers (internal and external).
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a variety of audiences and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Manage the library environment to enhance the user experience and develop and evaluate standards and practices for the delivery of quality customer service.

• Demonstrate effective organizing and planning skills to ensure high productivity and efficiency.
• Examples include the development and implementation of story times book clubs craft clubs film discussions career workshops summer reading programs teen programs guest speakers and author events.
• Work independently and manage time wisely to effectively prioritize multiple and competing tasks.
• Meet departmental and project goals and deadlines by prioritizing workload and projects.

• Contribute to a productive workforce through effective recruitment and selection of library branch staff.
• Lead and empower employees to deliver effective high-quality library service.
• Coach mentor challenge and work collaboratively with direct reports to align personal development and goal achievement with business objectives and organizational vision.
• Establish effective strategies for performance management.
• Work effectively with staff volunteers and the public.
• Maintain effective relationships with others to achieve common goals.
• Demonstrate strong team-building skills and the ability to work effectively in teams.
• Align efforts with the vision and direction of OC Public Libraries.
• Demonstrate an aptitude for leadership.

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