Librarian IV, Reference/Readers' Advisory Department He

Librarian IV, Reference/Readers' Advisory Department Head
Main Library
SHREVE MEMORIAL LIBRARY

VACANCY NUMBER: 08-HQ-12

Full-Time

SUMMARY: Under administrative supervision, this is highly responsible
professional library work, which involves administering one or more
major operations or functions of the library system or a resource
center. Performs related and other work as required.

REQUIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Attainment of B.A. or B.S. from an accredited university/college;
attainment of graduate degree in Library and/or Information Science
from an ALA-accredited university; either two years of full-time,
post-MLS library experience, or four years of full-time
paraprofessional relevant library experience including supervisory
experience.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Comprehensive knowledge of: (1) professional library principles and
practices; (2) public library functions, facilities, and operations;
(3) patron needs and library services to meet those needs;
(4) standard library automated system modules; (5) electronic and
printed materials, resources and databases.

Demonstrated ability to: (1) plan, organize and implement
complex operations and long-range projects; (2) establish and maintain
effective working relationships with administrators, department heads,
other employees and the public; (3) supervise, train, and evaluate
support staff; (4) communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to
groups and individuals; (5) be proficient on the computer with various
software.

GENERAL DUTIES

< Coordinates, directs and supervises the work of the
Reference/Readers' Advisory Department.

< Supervises, trains, schedules and evaluates 6 full-time employees
and 4 part-time employees.

< Oversees daily activities; assigns tasks; coordinates work flow.

< Keeps detailed records, with assistance from department personnel.

< Schedules substitutes as needed; recommends staffing needs and changes.

< Provides assistance to patrons of all ages with answers to
reference questions and with help in locating materials.

< Responsible for collection development in the Reference Department.

< Conducts projects; drafts policies, performs studies; writes
reports, analyzes data and disseminates information.

< Instructs school classes in the use of library facilities and
standard reference tools; conducts outreach programs for the community
if needed.

< Keeps up with the technological advances in the library field and
evaluates furniture and equipment needs of the department.

< Responsible, with the First Assistant of Reference/Readers'
Advisory, for coordinating the Sunday schedule at the Main Library.

< Attends system-wide meetings/workshops, etc.

< Serves as Coordinator for a Foundation Center
Cooperating Collection; may travel to national and regional meetings
in this regard, if needed.

< Performs other duties as required.

PRESENT SCHEDULE

Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday: Alternates working 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and 9:30 a.m. - 6:00
p.m.
Will work some Sundays on a rotational basis.

THE LIBRARY

Shreve Memorial Library System is one of the largest public library
systems in Louisiana, with twenty-one branches and one bookmobile.
The library system has a combined holdings of over 665,000 items and
an annual budget which exceeds $10,500,000. Circulation for 2006 was
more than 1,236,000 (collect of 665,000+ items). The library has a
staff of 224 (72.5 FTE). The library implemented a new automated
system, SIRSI, in April 2003.

THE AREA

Shreveport (and sister city Bossier City) are two progressive cities
in Northwest Louisiana steeped in Southern style. Shreveport and
Bossier City are rich in attractions, festivals, cultural activities
and fine food. Shreveport-Bossier serves as the trade and cultural
center of the 200-mile radium extending into Arkansas, Louisiana and
Texas, known as the Ark-La-Tex. Some of the attractions include horse
racing from Louisiana Downs, one of the national's largest
thoroughbred racetracks, the American Rose Center, North America's
largest park dedicated to the rose, theater, ballet, opera, a
symphony, museums, outdoor recreation at local lakes and parks, five
dockside river boat casinos with entertainment districts on both sides
of the Red River, a variety of festivals year-round, and family
attractions including a Sci-Port Discovery Center and IMAX theater and
a water-park. With a low cost of living, Shreveport is a desirable
place to live.
http://www.shreveport-bossier.org/

BENEFITS

12 days vacation/year (with increases every other year), 11 paid
holidays/year + 1 personal day, 15 days sick leave/year. Medical,
dental and life insurance; library pays 60% of employee's and
dependents' insurance premiums. Excellent retirement system with the
City of Shreveport. Tuition reimbursement available, after one year
of employment. Good library support for continuing education and
attendance at conference.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Review of resumes will begin immediately and resumes will be accepted
until the position is filled.

STARTING DATE: Two weeks after selection

SALARY: $3962/month + benefits

CONTACT: A Shreve Memorial Library application must be submitted to
be considered for a position; applications are available at all SML
locations. Send application to Jennie Paxton, Associate Director for
HR, Finance and Administration, Shreve Memorial Library, P.O. Box
21523, Shreveport, LA 71120-1523.

Contact Cindy Ortego (318) 226-5881 or Carlos Colón (318) 226-5886, if
you have questions regarding the position. A criminal background
check and a drug screening are part of the pre-hire process. We do
not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age,
national origin or non-job related disability. Our facilities are
non-smoking.

September 25, 2008

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