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Position Title: Librarian-I AF

Department: Library & Information Services

Reports to: Department Director or Librarian Supervisor

FLSA Status: non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME

Pay Grade: 18A  

Job Status: Permanent Full Time

Full Time Equivalent: 1.0

Position Summary

The Librarian-I is responsible for providing basic professional reference assistance. Develops, maintains and market library collection of books and other materials; assists library users in locating, obtaining, and using information and other materials, both in the library and remotely, and participates in planning and delivering programs for the library's users.

A Librarian-I is distinguished from a Librarian-II by the Librarian�II�s requirement of a Master�s Degree in Library Science. 

Education, Training and Experience � minimum required to proficiently perform the job

Education / higher education: Bachelor's Degree 

           For required college degrees, applicable field(s) of study: Library Science or related field.    

Minimum number of years of directly related experience: One year library experience in a library involving reference and reader advisory services; and/or collection development and maintenance; and/or special program development, or other technical library work  

Education and/or experience preferences: None

Certifications, Licenses and Registrations

Driver�s License requirement: Infrequent Driver -- Regular Driver's License     Required Endorsements: None  

Note -- For any driver, driving record must always meet City driving and insurability standards.

Required certifications, licenses or registrations: None.   

Preferred certifications, licenses or registrations: New Mexico Library Certificate 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required to proficiently perform the job

Knowledge: Basic principles and procedures of professional library work, including methods, practices, and techniques of library classification, cataloging, and references, collections, systems and online applications; Computerized cataloging, bibliographical, and circulation system databases; and basic reference tools and services; Standard bibliographic sources, the on-line cataloging databases, Materials and services available in public libraries; Professional library publications and the literature of librarianship. 

Skills:     Use of technology, equipment and software program applications. Operate standard office equipment.

Abilities: Communicate with, and respond pleasantly to, a demanding and diverse public; Work well with children, teen, and adult patrons; Remain calm and efficient under pressure at the public service desk; Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; a Develop, schedule, and conduct training to meet current customer needs. Assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects and demands; communicate effectively in verbal and written form.  

Interaction with Groups/Agencies/Entities: Internal: Establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers and customers. Work with library staff on special projects and promotions. External:   Assists library customers in person and remotely to locate requested information or use library resources in print, in other formats, and online. 

Authorities and Accountabilities

Level of independent decision making: Minimal-incumbent primarily carries-out instructions and follows established procedures 

Budgetary/Financial/Asset accountability: None -- Position has no accountability for, or authority to make, budgetary or financial decisions. 

Span of control: Responsibility for own work (no supervision or leadership expectations) 

For positions that supervise:

• Approximate number of employees directly supervised: None
• Approximate number of employees indirectly supervised through subordinate managers/supervisors (excludes direct reports): None

Essential Functions

The following functions are typical for this position. The omission of specific functions does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Provides general reference assistance, user instruction, and readers� advisory service to patrons, conducts reference interviews to determine patron needs and instructs and guides patrons in locating, selecting, and using books, periodicals, and other print and non-print materials; instructs patrons in use of print, online, and other library resources; researches and requests inter-library loans; places holds on materials, and selects and pulls materials for patrons, as requested.
• Performs original, contributed, and copy cataloging (physical or electronic) for library materials in all formats and supervises preparation of received materials.
• Evaluates, selects, orders, and weeds materials to maintain effective and timely library collections in line with the library�s collection development plan and budget guidelines.   Participates in selection of both book and non-book collection materials.
• Plans, organizes, publicizes and implements library educational or other special projects and programs within assigned areas (e.g., children�s story time); may also develop materials and/or serve as instructor for designated projects and programs; participates in developing, designing and setting up exhibits and displays.   Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services in such areas as children�s services, adult services, and community outreach.
• Contributes to the marketing of the library collections by giving library tours: developing and maintaining displays, bibliographies, and library user guides, both print and electronic.
• Records service statistics, answers correspondence and telephone calls, develops procedures as needed, and contributes to the development and revision of library planning documents, including budget items.
• Keep abreast of professional developments and current events; read journals, review books, bibliographies, and other media and participate in applicable educational opportunities.
• Serves on library committees as assigned.
• May be scheduled/required to work nights and weekends.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Daily activity level: Primarily sedentary 

Physical characteristics: Job requires oral and aural communication; Job requires reading and comprehension of written materials;   Fine finger manipulation; Grasping with hand, gripping; Keystroking or repetitive motion of hands/fingers/arms; Climbing Ladders; Bending/kneeling/crawling; Lifting/carrying/push/pull up to 49 lbs.  

Exposures: Exposure to biological agents, human/animal body fluids, blood borne pathogens, excrement or tuberculosis; Exposure to sharp objects including razor blades, teeth, finger/paw nails (incl. biting)  

Extraordinary working conditions: None 

Hazardous equipment/machinery used: None 

Required personal protective equipment: None