City of Tulare Public Library - Librarian

Librarian - City of Tulare

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. 

• Participates in planning, organizing, assigning, supervising, and reviewing the work of assigned staff and volunteers; assists in the recruitment, selection, and evaluation of staff; ensures the most effective use of staff and materials resources.
   
• Trains staff and volunteers in work and safety procedures and in library services and activities; implements and evaluates procedures and standards.
   
• Monitors operations and activities of the library; recommends improvements and modifications and prepares various reports on operations and activities; recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives; implements policies and procedures.
   
• Manages and monitors the budget preparation processes for assigned projects or programs; provides input into budget development, and administers program budgets after adoption.
   
• Determines and recommends supplies, materials, and staffing needs for programs and projects; prepares detailed cost estimates with appropriate justifications, as required; maintains a variety of records and prepares reports of work performance and activities.
   
• Plans, coordinates, and implements library services and programs; coordinates regular and special event programs and services; prepares and distributes publicity items.
   
• Oversees and participates in circulation desk services; charges and discharges library materials and issues library cards; checks library application information to ensure accurate and complete data entry; collects fines for overdue materials and fees for lost or damaged items.
   
• Interprets and applies library policies and procedures for customers and staff.
   
• Accesses and retrieves information for library customers and staff as requested; researches and responds to difficult or technical reference questions; refers questions as appropriate.
   
• Advises and assists library customers in the use of library services and tools.
   
• Assists and participates in the evaluation, selection, acquisition, retention, discarding, or special handling of library materials.
   
• Uses the automated cataloging system to catalog and classify a variety of library materials and ensure staff training in its use.
   
• Performs a variety of tasks involving computerized systems, including updating library’s web page, accessing specialized data bases, and conducting internet searches.
   
• Participates in the compiling of library activity reports and statistics.
   
• Acts as a liaison with other librarians in the community; attends professional meetings, workshops, and other conferences; performs special readings and research to remain abreast of current library practices.
   
• Performs a wide variety of office work including preparing and maintaining of lists, reports, and other documents, compiling statistics and data of library activity, maintaining accurate and detailed records, verifying accuracy of information, researching discrepancies, recording information, and compiling and entering payroll data.
   
• Oversees the operational support of the automated library system such as system backup, record keeping, generating and distributing notices and reports, and general system maintenance and troubleshooting.
   
• Prepares grant and special funding applications and reports; monitors and controls grant expenditures.
   
• Assists in opening and closing facilities, including retrieving all materials from the book drop and check-in, preparing and closing register cash drawer, turning on, logging in, and turning off all computers, and printing out and pulling holds list for shipment to other libraries.
   
• Monitors and controls patron behavior; monitors patrons to provide security and assistance.
   
• Performs related duties as assigned.