Librarian II, Reference Librarian and First Assistant of Reference/Readers' Advisory

Librarian II
Reference Librarian and First Assistant of Reference/Readers' Advisory
Department
Main Library
Shreve Memorial Library

Vacancy Number: 08-HQ-14

Full-Time

SUMMARY: Under administrative supervision, this is responsible
professional library work, which involves the application of
professional library techniques and procedures to a variety of library
departments and operations. 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.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Good knowledge of professional library principles, practices and
procedures.

Demonstrated ability to:
(1) handle both routine operations and long-range planning;
(2) establish and maintain effective working relationships with the
public and other staff;
(3) supervise, train, and evaluate support staff;
(4) schedule department staff and work flow for maximum effectiveness;
(5) communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to groups and
individuals;
(6) be proficient on the computer with various software.

GENERAL DUTIES

* Helps in the coordination, direction, and supervision of the
Reference/Readers' Advisory Department.

* Assists in the supervision, training, scheduling, and evaluation of
6 full-time employees and 4 part-time employees.

* Helps to oversee daily activities, assignment of tasks, and
coordination of work flow.

* Keeps detailed records with assistance from department personnel.

* Schedules substitutes as needed.

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

* Assists the Reference/Readers' Advisory Supervisor in collection
development for the Reference Department.

* 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
helps to evaluate furniture and equipment needs of the department.

* Responsible for coordinating the Sunday schedule at the Main Library.

* Performs other duties as required.

PRESENT SCHEDULE [subject to change without notice]
Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 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 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
$3158/month + benefits

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

Contact Barbara Moore (318) 226-5894 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.

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