Job Title: Librarian III
Job Code: J108031
Department: County Library
Department Number: 6501
Supervisor: Assistant County Librarian or Librarian IV-Regional Manager
FLSA Status: E
Supervises: Librarian II, Librarian I, Library Paraprofessional, Clerk II - Library
Job Grade: 108
SIP/DOT: N/A
Policy Group: Gen
Job Summary:
Oversees the daily activities of a central library unit or branch library to ensure effective use of its facilities. Participates in planning of programs, policies or objectives for own work group and department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the unit, reports problems with building and grounds, performs inventory, recommends equipment for purchase.
- Interviews, trains, schedules, supervise and reviews performance of assigned staff. Recommends selection of new employees, employee transfers or promotions, disciplining and discharging employees.
- Keeps statistical records of unit activities and prepares appropriate reports.
- Prepares preliminary unit budget; tracks or monitors budget expenditures.
- Performs collection development; recommends materials for selection, prepares orders, weeds damaged and outdated materials.
- Attends monthly Branch Managers or Youth Services, Department Head, collection development and database meetings. Attends conferences, training and workshops as appropriate.
- Provides guidance and support to staff in the use of bibliographic and computer-assisted services.
- Interacts with the library patrons to assist them in selecting materials and meeting informational needs. Searches on-line catalog, databases and print sources to answer complex patron inquiries.
- Represents the library system at schools, community groups or professional associations. Plans and conducts tours and programs for adults or children.
- Recommends changes in policies and procedures.
- In the Youth Services Department, plans, conducts and oversees story time, Summer Reading Club programs and other youth related activities.
- Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.
NOTE: The duties listed above 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.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge:
Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited school; knowledge of current library practices and technologies.
Experience:
3 years job related experience post-MLS, with a minimum one year of management experience.
Skills and Abilities:
Computer skills; good verbal and written communication; supervisory and organizational skills; interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees and elected officials; ability to complete assigned projects in a timely manner.
Special Requirements:
Requires evening and weekend work as assigned.
Essential Behavioral Expectations:
Fort Bend County employees are expected to use professional courtesy, discretion and sound judgment when engaging in any contact with co-workers, customers, vendors, visitors and/or other Fort Bend County employees. Employees are also responsible for but not limited to, the following behavioral expectations: maintaining confidentiality of business knowledge and employee information, maintaining professional relations while engaging in job related tasks, cooperating with others to resolve conflict and achieve goals, maintaining a pleasant attitude while leaving personal business or issues/problems outside of the work place.
Equipment Used: Telephone, Typewriter, Personal Computer, Cash Register, Fax Machine, TDD Machine, PBX Telephone System, Video/Audio Recording Equip, Calculator, Photocopier/Scanner, Audio/Visual Equipment, Printer, Mini Computer
Contacts:
Job requires: daily contact with co-workers, department employees, and the public in person or on the telephone to provide service and/or information, exchange routine information, and provide instructions; occasional contact with elected officials in person, by email, or on the telephone to provide service and/or information.
Supervision Required:
Uses independent judgment within established guidelines; needs assistance only for unusual, non-routine situations.
Physical Demands:
Duties require: daily standing, walking, sitting, talking, listening, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, use of hands and/or fingers to grasp, handle, pick-up, pinch, type or feel, reaching with hands and arms, and lifting of objects up to 25 pounds; close vision, distance vision, ability to distinguish color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
Work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled open work area shared with other employees. Rare exposure to accidents or physical hazards. Worker is subject to physical hazards from traffic. Noise level is quiet.
Physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met or are encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The 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.