Assistant Technical Services And Program Librarian

You must submit a cover letter and resume to be considered for the position.

The hiring committee will start reviewing applications from June 10, 2024.

Brownell Library seeks a flexible, friendly individual to perform a variety of clerical and cataloging duties, support the Assistant Library Director, and coordinate Adult library program marketing and programming. Full-time position (40 hours weekly) with good benefits, starting at $17.98/hr, based on experience. The schedule includes one evening and occasional weekend hours. A bachelor's degree with library experience and computer and people skills is essential. Must be able to work independently while also being an essential team member.

Pay/Wages

The starting wage is between $17.98 and $21.80 per hour.

Position Location

Essex Junction, VT

Benefits (not an exhaustive list)

• 3 weeks of paid vacation to start

• 14 paid holidays

• 18 sick days per year

• 24 hours of personal time per year

• Retirement benefits include VMERS C and the ability to contribute to a 457 or ROTH

• Generous health insurance benefit in which the City pays 97% of the premium for medical and 100% employer paid for dental and vision

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Short-term disability and life insurance

• $350 Wellness Benefit

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Clerical and Cataloging Duties

• Utilize Integrated Library Software (lLS), Office Suite software, and internet resources for information retrieval and communication.

• Process new Youth materials after they have been approved by the Youth Librarian, including copy cataloging and final processing.

• Process discards as they are routed from the Youth and Adult collections.

• Assist with the preparation of material to send to the bindery, if needed.

• Process and catalog select adult materials, including donation and replacement materials.

• Sort and shelve books, newspapers, and periodicals.

Marketing and Programming

• Propose, plan, and implement topical Adult programming within the library.

• Coordinate Adult programming with input from other staff

• Leads organization of monthly adult book displays

• Lead marketing of Adult library programs and services on the library website, social media, monthly newsletters, and flyers.

• Targeted outreach and promotion of Adult library programs and services to applicable community groups.

• Collaborate with library staff, community members, and organizations to create intergenerational programming opportunities.

Supervising and Training Volunteers

• Train, schedule, and assign appropriate tasks to all volunteers in Technical Services (4+ volunteers).

• Teach library policies and procedures to volunteers and ensure that each understands their responsibilities.

• Plan and provide volunteer appreciation acknowledgments, send thank you, birthday, and/or get-well cards, etc.

• Provide instruction in book mending and preparing new books for processing.

Support the Head Cataloger

• Continue operation of the Technical Services Dept. in the absence of the Head Cataloger

• Conduct periodic database record maintenance.

• Develop a work plan for the coming year with Head Cataloger.

• Identify, recommend, and coordinate re-ordering of supplies.

• Assist with processing adult materials.

• Assist in writing, updating, and maintaining Technical Services procedures manual

Adult and Youth Circulation and Reference Desk

• Work regular shifts on the Youth and Adult desks of at least 4 hours a week per desk.

• Work directly with patrons checking library materials in and out on the computer, renewing items, placing holds, and calling patrons when materials are available.

• Register patrons for new cards.

• Assist in planning and maintaining special displays and passive programs.

• Assist patrons with information inquiries, basic computer help, and compliance with library policies.

• May act as person-in-charge as assigned; assumes responsibility for safe and effective operation of the library facility.

Manage Periodical Holdings

• Manage adult and youth magazine collections, adding new magazines and withdrawing older issues on an agreed schedule and related processing.

• Report missing issues to the Head Cataloger. Retrieve back issues of magazines for patrons when required.

• Maintain the periodical area to keep it organized and neat.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with cataloging best practices and MARC record cataloging.

• Ability to develop strong interactive community relationships and programs that reflect community interests and goals.

• Ability to creatively solve problems, negotiate, and handle stressful situations in a positive manner.

• Pays close attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.

• Work professionally with people from a wide variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and others

• Collaborate with others and work effectively in a team environment.