Head Branch Librarian, Weymouth Public Library, Weymouth, MA
Posted August 26, 2015
Definition:
The Weymouth Public Libraries seeks a motivated, enthusiastic team player with superior customer service skills to join our staff managing North Library, our busiest neighborhood branch library open sixteen hours per week, and working in the circulation department of Tufts Library, our main library. At North Library, manages all aspects of its successful operation. At Tufts Library, performs responsible and varied clerical library services.
Supervision:
Receives oral or written instructions from the Director of Library Services and/or Head of Circulation. Plans work according to established policies and procedures, prioritizes tasks within work assignment.
Job Environment:
Work is performed under typical office and library conditions; work environment is moderately quiet. In addition, required to work on weekends and evenings when staffing levels and staffing situations dictate.
Operates computer and other standard office equipment. Works within a complex automated resource sharing database used by the 29 libraries of the Old Colony Library Network. Makes occasional contact with other town departments, vendors, library patrons, and other library organizations; contacts are by phone, in person, by email, and in writing, and require excellent customer service skills.
Essential Functions:
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
At North Library:
Assumes branch supervision and general desk assistant responsibilities. Trains and supervises volunteers. Makes forward-thinking and service-focused recommendations to Director of Library Services regarding branch building, site and equipment. Must convey all library policies and procedures to patrons with professionalism. Must open and close the branch library as the schedule requires.
Acts as a first point of contact for all patrons; assists patrons with general questions about library and in the use of materials, greets visitors of library; answers telephone; answers patrons’ inquiries regarding their accounts or reserving museum passes; helps patrons locate library materials; helps patrons access and understand all electronic databases and online resources; and provides reader services when needed.
Charges, discharges and inspects library books, materials and equipment; sorts and shelves library materials. Sends overdue balance notices. Collects overdue fines and fees.
Creates and uses original and scheduled database-generated reports to maintain the integrity of the library collection. Periodically weeds collection, removing outdated or damaged materials or equipment. Provides purchase recommendations for library materials to Director of Library Services or designee(s).
Assists persons in registering for library membership including processing membership applications; enters and retrieves member and circulation information via library automation system. Provides orientation to new patrons related to services provided by libraries.
Prepares promotional materials and creates displays to promote use of library collection, programs and services.
At Tufts Library:
Acts as a first point of contact for all patrons; assists patrons with general questions about library and in the use of materials, greets visitors of library; answers telephones and directs calls; answers patrons’ inquiries regarding their accounts or reserving museum passes; helps patrons locate library materials or sends them to reader services.
Charges, discharges and inspects library books, materials and equipment; sorts and shelves books and periodicals. Sends overdue balance notices. Collects overdue fines and fees.
Uses database-generated reports to maintain the integrity of the library collection. Periodically weeds collection, removing outdated or damaged materials or equipment.
Assists persons in registering for library membership including processing membership applications; enters and retrieves member and circulation information via library automation system. Provides orientation to new patrons related to services provided by libraries.
Processes materials newly cataloged for the library collection. Operates disk repair machine to clean or repair DVDs and CDs.
May be asked to prepare promotional materials or help create displays to promote use of library collection, programs and services.
Recommended Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience
Education: A Bachelor’s degree with three years experience in a public library; or a high school diploma or GED with five years experience in a public library.
Knowledge, Ability and Skill
Knowledge: Knowledge of library clerical procedures and practices and general principles of library technical system.
Ability and Skill: Good leadership skills necessary. Ability to understand and be comfortable with technology in the public library. Ability to interpret instructions both in written and oral form; ability to apply principles of library system to solve practical problems and to respond to routine information requests; typing, filing, data entry and general mathematical skills. Ability to work with a diverse population by providing superior customer service. Ability to create a welcoming environment for all.
Physical Requirements
Light physical effort required in carrying and shelving books, and in performing other typical library functions. Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and climbing. Ability to operate a keyboard at an efficient speed. Frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
Salary:
Seven steps starting at $28,209 and ending at $46,554.
Application Procedure:
Please send a cover letter and resume along with a completed Town of Weymouth job application to:
Human Resources, Weymouth Town Hall, 75 Middle Street, Weymouth, MA 02189. The job application form can be found here: http://www.weymouth.ma.us/
Application
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.