Ames Public Library Job Openings
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Information Services Librarian
Date Posted: August 19, 2008
Application Deadline: Received by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Pay Grade: 58
FLSA status: Exempt
Salary Range: $39,676 - $48,135
Hours: 40 hours per week (including evening and weekend rotation)
Location: Ames Public Library, Ames, Iowa
Application process:
Submit your Ames Public Library application form as well as your cover letter; resume, including at least three references; answers to the supplemental questions; and proof of academic credentials to: Patti Woo, Administrative Assistant, Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA 50010 or to pwoo@amespubliclibrary.org.
Immediate Supervisor:
Library Information Services Coordinator
Position Description:
Under the direction of the Library Information Services Coordinator, plays a lead role in the development and management of the library’s electronic services; performs professional library tasks including reference services; adult readers’ advisory and programming that support the mission of the library; assists the IT Systems Administrator as needed.
JOB FUNCTIONS:
Examples of Essential Job Functions: Develops the library’s electronic services including databases, blogs, wikis, and other current and emerging technologies. Develops and manages the electronic resources budget. Develops and maintains a budget for non-print collections. In collaboration with other staff members, identifies, evaluates, selects and maintains the library’s non-print collection. Identifies, evaluates, selects and maintains other areas of the library collection as assigned.
Provides reference and readers’ advisory services to the public in person, by telephone, fax, correspondence, and via the Internet using a wide array of resources including print and electronic sources, people, organizations, government and other agencies. Assists in planning, presenting and evaluating library programs. Evaluates information and service needs of library customers through the development and application of appropriate needs assessment methodologies. Makes changes in services or policies as appropriate based on data collected. Has responsibility for reading professional journals for selection of materials.
Performs senior staff duties on a regular basis including responsibility for building safety and security, responding to emergencies, and interpreting library policy and procedure for the staff and public. Researches and analyzes trends in library services, collections, and programs. Participates in library-wide problem-solving; develops and reviews policies, strategic planning, service programs, and collections. Participates in library-wide public relations and marketing efforts. Participates in professional organizations and continuing education activities.
Other professional duties include producing reports, grant applications, newspaper columns, bibliographies; promoting collections and services; leading and facilitating library-sponsored book groups and programs; teaching information literacy skills to customers and staff through classes, tutorials, and individual instruction. Full job description at the following link: Job Description.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Education and Experience: Master's degree in library science from an ALA accredited institution.
Licenses and Certificates: Eligible for Professional Librarian certification by the State of Iowa.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Extensive knowledge of the philosophy and principles of public library services, intellectual freedom, library materials and collections, policies and procedures. Knowledge of the principles of public relations and promotion.
Skill in oral and written communication. Skill in training staff, volunteers, and customers. Skill in customer service. Skill in creative problem solving. Skill in developing search strategies and in using Internet search engines and other reference tools.
Knowledge of integrated library systems, Microsoft Office Suite, HTML and web-editing software. Strong commitment to customer service and information access. Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
Ability to develop curriculum and to teach information literacy skills. Ability to tolerate ambiguity. Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of library collections, services, and programs. Ability to initiate and implement new services and programs. Ability to be proactive in problem solving and trouble-shooting. Ability to assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects and deadlines. Ability to develop effective relationships with co-workers, fellow City employees, and the public.
City of Ames - Excellence Through People (ETP):
Employees must continually strive to bring shared values to life, through our Excellence Through People organizational culture. Values include continuous improvement, respect for others, customer focused, data-driven decisions, positive attitude, teaming environment, creativity, and employee involvement. ETP assures that exceptional services are delivered to the public and employees experience an enjoyable and stimulating work environment.
Ames Public Library is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.