Job Title: Adult Services Librarian

Department: Public Services

Classification: Librarian

Reports To: Central Library Leader

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Certification: LC4 or higher

Benefits: Full

Schedule: 40 hours per week (3 Days/2 Evenings with rotating weekends). Non negotiable

Typical Responsibilities of Position

50% Customer Engagement/Assistance

10% Readers Advisory/Reference

10% Information Literacy/Programming

10% Input and Advisory in Collection Development/Weeding

10% Non-Scheduled Activities (committee service, conferences, professional development)

10% Other Duties as Assigned by Central Library Leader

Examples of Work Performed

  • Assists with organization and execution of library services and programs in an area of responsibility such as information services, interlibrary loan, teen or adult services.
  • Assists in the development of the library collection, making recommendations for purchases  utilizing circulation statistics, professional resources, patron suggestions and preview titles.
  • Monitors technology trends in the library providing input to enhance the user’s experience and stream line staff workflows.
  • Assists in the team development of best practices, creating procedures and tools for cross training library staff.
  • Assists in the planning/presentation of library events.
  • Engage in outreach activities promoting library initiatives.
  • Monitors accuracy of the public catalog, reporting corrections and enhancements.
  • Monitor and evaluate emerging technology, databases, applications, personal digital devices, social media, and library programming trends.
  • Provides public service assistance, including reference reader’s advisory.
  • Provides public service at any public service desk or point of contact.
  • Carries out library policies and procedures.
  • Assists monthly with the compiling and analyzing of statistical information for the library.
  • Serves on professional and library system committees as assigned and/or approved by leader.
  • Responsible for maintaining state library certification.
  • Will engage in professional development.
  • Will work collaboratively with leadership to grow and expand job engagement and responsibilities.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to provide excellent customer service and engagement.
  • Proven demonstrated ability to effectively conduct reference interview.
  • Ability to gather, analyze and respond to statistics.
  • Strong writing abilities in various forms of communication.
  • Self-motivated and goal oriented relating to strategic initiatives.
  • Proven ability to problem solve an identify opportunities for growth and change to enhance patron experience.
  • Proficiency in understanding cataloging/classification utilizing an ILS system.
  • Ability to plan, organize and carry out a program.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of library information.
  • Ability to use technology and software such as Microsoft Office, integrated library systems, and digital reference tools and databases.
  • Strong understanding or willingness to learn various digital platforms to provide patron assistance.
  • Ability to work independently, organize and prioritize job responsibilities.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to maintain and foster cooperative and courteous working relationships.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills.
  • Adaptability and flexibility.

Experience and Qualifications

  1. Master of Library Science preferred. LC4 or higher certification required.
  2. Two or more years of relevant library experience preferred.
  3. Experience with senior adults a plus

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit an Employment Application, letter of interest, resume and three professional references to The Floyd County Library, Attn: Sandra Fortner, Human Resources Director, 180 W. Spring St., New Albany IN 47150 or via email at [email protected]

Revised 7/15/2021      EOE