Librarian II

About the Department

Position Duties

• Serves patrons and the public using library materials and computers following library policies and procedures in order to provide patrons and the public with library-related materials and services. Assists in the management of a library facility (branch or department) using calendars, maintenance and repair request forms, supply request forms, janitorial report forms, money verification slips, cash registers, calculators, and computers following library policies and procedures and City of Montgomery facility management policies and procedures in order to ensure the continued and smooth operation of the facility. Supervises or assists in supervising employees using schedules, leave slips, evaluation forms, and job descriptions following library policies and procedures and applicable employment laws in order to ensure coverage of tasks and responsibilities in branches/departments. Performs circulation duties using library materials, computer, scanner, date stamp, library cards, money verification slips, cash registers, and calculators following library policies and procedures in order to assist patrons with checking materials in and out of the library. Performs collection maintenance activities using library materials, computer, and order forms following library policies and procedures and professional library standards and guidelines in order to ensure a comprehensive collection and meet the needs of patrons. Performs a variety of miscellaneous duties related to library management and administration following library policies and procedures in order to ensure that libraries/departments operate smoothly and efficiently. Serves as an expert in areas such as cataloging, computers, reference, and circulation using library materials and computers following library policies and procedures and recognized library standards and guidelines in order to ensure consistent services throughout the library system.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, English, Computer Science, or closely related degree and two (2) years of professional-level library experience. A Master’s degree from an accredited program in librarianship or school library media may substitute for one (1) year of the required library experience. NOTE : Qualifying education, training, and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job will be considered.

Benefits

• The City of Montgomery provides a comprehensive benefits package consisting of Core benefits—Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Mental Health, Flexible Spending Accounts, Voluntary Life Insurance, and Deferred Compensation—as well as Voluntary benefits available through Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company. Employees also receive paid annual and sick leave, paid paternal leave, paid holidays, and participation in the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) retirement program. To learn more details, visit the benefits page. City of Montgomery Employee Benefits

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