The Librarian is crucial to HTPL’s
program of public service. Duties include but are not limited to:
- Plan,
promote, and host innovative adult and general family programs
- Develop
the collection and weed materials including fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks,
large print, and electronic formats within the designated budget
- Provide
comprehensive reference and readers’ advisory services
- Assist
guests with the use of the library including print and electronic materials
such as technology instruction, Internet navigation, use of Microsoft Office
programs, electronic resources, and all other library services as needed
- Oversee
the maintenance of library satellite collections
- Work
independently within the guidelines set by library policies and the Library
Director
- Motivate,
establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers,
supervisors, volunteers, other community agencies, and the public
- Assume
responsibilities for supervision of personnel and facilities in the absence of
senior staff
- Maintain
awareness of new developments and trends in the field through professional
journals, workshops, conferences, etc.
- Perform
public relations functions such as preparing promotional materials and press
releases, develop in-house displays, maintain library social media accounts,
and participate in community outreach opportunities that may require public
speaking
- Perform
other related duties as required
Minimum qualifications:
- Master’s
degree in library science from an ALA-accredited library school
- Ability
to deliver consistent, friendly, attentive, high quality customer service
- Demonstrated
knowledge of library materials/resources of interest to adults
- Excellent
verbal and written communication skills
- Ability
to prioritize duties, meet deadlines, work independently, and assume
responsibility
- Awareness
of new developments and trends in public libraries, the community, and society
- Full
range of Internet and Microsoft Office skills
- Flexibility
in scheduling including some evenings and weekends
- Ability
to troubleshoot library technology
Preferred
qualifications:
- Successful
experience with programming and collection development
- Customer service experience