Job Code: 11-15-2012
Job Title: Librarian – Archivist
Opening Date/Time: Thu. 11/15/12 12:00 AM Eastern Time
Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Salary: $21.38 – $26.73 Hourly
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Library, 208 S. Seacrest Boulevard, Boynton Beach, Florida
Department: Library
Exam Number: 11-15-2012
FLSA: Exempt position, not eligible for overtime compensation.
The purpose of this classification is to perform mid-level professional library work, including supervision of daily subdivision operations; participation in the planning and implementation process; monitoring of library service programs; assisting patrons; selecting and recommending materials for collection; determining patron informational needs; searching electronic databases; and creating reports. Manages Local History and Archives Department collection, including processing, cataloging, preserving, and otherwise caring for collections.
Essential Functions:
The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Adds and maintains serial holdings to a national/regional bibliographic database.
Advises individuals seeking information.
Compiles bibliographies and assembles materials on special/timely topics.
Compiles statistical reports for variety of library services.
Develops, evaluates and monitors library materials for collection; reviews and recommends books and non-book selections for collection based upon national and local collection development standards.
Dispenses appropriate information to management.
Evaluates the accuracy of electronic bibliographic records; prepares computer reports; edits computerized records.
Handles monies from sale of items and/or the printing jobs for patrons.
Manages the leased book and/or DVD lease program, choosing best sellers, processing withdrawals and returns on a database.
Monitor and contribute to web-based information sources, as appropriate.
Monitor social media, contributing as appropriate.
Oversees the maintenance of accurate, up-to-date electronic bibliographic records.
Participates in the goal setting, planning and budgeting process; participates in the planning, development and design for displays and exhibits.
Performs research and evaluates the relevance of information as related to patron informational needs; provides reference/research assistance to patrons by answering specific questions either in person or by telephone.
Plans, coordinates and implements library programs.
Provides bibliographic instruction to the public.
Provides telephone service by answering questions dealing with programs, services and the collection.
Searches databases for interlibrary loan information and evaluates the appropriateness of material to meet public needs.
Supervises, directs and evaluates assigned staff, processes employee concerns and problems, directs work, counsels, disciplines and completes employee performance appraisals; monitors and evaluates volunteer program; trains volunteers; and monitors and coordinates staff for seasonal programming.
Uses and evaluates professional and industry literature sources to determine appropriate equipment for purchase, rental or lease.
Uses specialized bibliographic software and databases; communicates with bibliographic utilities.
Uses the Internet and other electronic resource databases to access/retrieve information; advises and instructs patrons in the use of the Internet and other electronic databases.
Librarians assigned to the technical services program perform the following additional duties:
Responsible for the cataloging and technical processing of book and non-book materials that are to be added to the library’s collections.
Monitors the accuracy of computer system’s bibliographic records; prepares and presents computer reports; edits computerized records; evaluates bibliographic cataloging using local and consortia standards.
Supervises professional and paraprofessional staff in bibliographic processing of all new materials.
Librarians assigned to the youth services program perform the following additional duties:
Creates and implements age-appropriate programming for Youth Services patrons.
Coordinates the Summer Reading program.
Develops and maintains collections for Youth Services.
Plans, designs and implements marketing strategies for Youth Services, including programming and informational tools.
Coordinates Teen Volunteer program.
Librarians assigned to the Local History and Archives Department perform the following additional duties:
Develops, implements, and monitors standard operational procedures concerning the care of special collections in accordance with national library, archival, and preservation standards.
Describes, classifies, arranges and preserves books, other printed materials, artifacts, recorded audio, motion pictures, art, antiques, maps and other archival content
Catalogs collections and tracks archival collection donations and loans by using specialized computer software
Collaborates with library colleagues on grant project development and proposal writing
Publicizes and expands awareness regarding the use of the Library Archives
Serves on appropriate committees and represents the Library in the community, as appropriate
Sets up digital preservation of historic photographs, documents and newspapers onto stable media in order to preserve the informational content
Participates in oral history documentation and historic reproduction programs
Retrieves items from the collection for use by patrons, ensuring due care is taken in handling materials
Keeps abreast of national developments in the administration of archival collections
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Monitors the shelving of library materials; trains library pages.
Assigns typing rooms, quiet study room, tutoring rooms, word processing and Internet computer to patrons based upon individual needs.
Troubleshoots copier and other equipment problems.
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Masters degree in Library and Information Science, from an ALA accredited university or college; supplemented by three (3) years previous experience involving professional library work (including reference, cataloging, or archiving). Requires knowledge of professional library principles, practices and techniques, current literature, trends and developments in the field of library science appropriate to the area of assignment. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license.
Craig B. Clark, Library Director
Boynton Beach City Library
208 S. Seacrest Blvd.
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
(561) 742-6380 (v)
(561) 742-6381 (fax)
clarkc@bbfl.us