Librarian 1 – Reference Librarian

REPOSTING

Librarian 1 – Reference Librarian
Covington Branch
St. Tammany Parish Library

Position Title: Librarian I – Reference Librarian
Qualifications: Requires a Master of Library and Information Science
degree from an ALA accredited program.
Description: Full-time position requiring regularly scheduled evening
and Saturday hours
• Provide reference assistance and perform research
• Provide reader's advisory
• Assist patrons in use of the public computers and related software,
the catalog, the Internet, and databases
• Assist in supervision of paraprofessional and support staff in
reference, circulation, teen, or children's departments
• Maintain records and prepare reports
• Participate in overall library collection development, planning and
committees
• Serves as a supervisor in the absence of other designated personnel
• Serves as emergency manager in any part of the system if needed
• Trains library patrons in developing basic library skills
• Trains other professional librarians, paraprofessionals, and support
staff in library procedures
• Answers reference questions
• Performs all library branch activity
• Performs other duties and assignments as designated by Administration

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:
• Must possess excellent communication skills including oral and
written as well as ability to communicate with and identify the
library needs of youth.
• Must have high level of computer skills in particular with the
library's integrated automation system.
• Must be able to conduct him/herself in a courteous manner towards
patron and staff.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and be able to bend
and shelve books.
• Must have management skills.
• Must be able to use independent judgment when possible to avoid bad
customer relations.
• Must have an excellent knowledge of library rules, regulations and
practices.
• Must be capable of working in many different library environments.
• Must have a professional demeanor.

The starting salary for the position of Librarian I is $35,984 and
includes a generous benefit package consisting of 15-days annual
leave, 13-days of sick leave and 14 holidays per year.

To Apply:
Submit resume and application
(http://www.sttammany.lib.la.us/application.pdf) to:
St. Tammany Parish Library
Louanne Bertrand, MLIS
Human Resources Manager
310 W. 21st Ave
Covington, LA 70433
985-871-1220
louanne@stpl.us