Library Specialist (Access Services)

The City of Kodiak is recruiting for a full-time

Library Specialist

in the Kodiak Public Library Department. The Department is looking for an experienced team player who has the desire to be part of a progressive community library working hard to serve the needs of our community.

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for performing a variety of technical, para-professional, and some professional librarian services in accordance with assigned area that could include: developing, planning, administering, and leading educational activities; providing assistance to patrons in locating educational, professional and recreational material; assisting with the development of operating policies and procedures for assigned Library section; evaluating and selecting materials; preparing bibliographies, booklists, and program guides; and providing work guidance to Library staff.

The Library Department provides a variety of services and programs to support and enrich the lives of the residents of Kodiak. The Library Specialist is responsible for efficient delivery of a variety of programs for youth and adults in the Kodiak community and may be assigned specific program area(s), including, but not limited to the following: Access Services, Collection Services, and Youth Services. The Library Specialist must perform these duties in a manner that reflects positively on the City and the Department.

Examples Of Essential Duties

Plans, prioritizes, assigns, leads reviews and participates in the work of the library as in integral team member, with the ability to work independently.

Trains staff and volunteers on specialized work methods and procedures.

Performs library circulation desk duties, including circulation materials and updating patron records. Assists patrons by providing solutions to informational requests and evaluating resources in order to match information needs with reference and/or advisory materials; processes interlibrary loan requests in order to meet the needs of patrons.

Participates in collection maintenance activities, which includes: selects new materials for the library collections, including books, DVDs, CDs, periodicals and digital resources; evaluates, removes, and replaces items following established guidelines; analyzes current collection and removes worn, outdated, and unused materials; sorts and organizes donated materials; and performing related activities.

Creates, prepares and distributes promotional material to publicize library programs. Promotes library programs and services through the use of library website, print resources, and social media.

Facilitates and promotes programming related to educational programs sponsored by the library.

Maintains the library collections, ensuring they are diverse, current, relevant and meet the needs of the community.

Plans, prepares, coordinates, and presents innovative programs, including story time and other early literacy programs, STEM programs, such as summer reading events, crafts, visual and performing arts programs, and a variety of other programs that respond to community interests and needs.

Partners with community organizations and maintains relationships that further community and library goals; collaborate with non-profits, businesses, and schools to develop, promote and facilitate innovative, engaging programs at the library.

Helps plan, prepare, and coordinate the summer reading program.

Promotes and encourages library patronage by using the media, including press releases, audio public service announcements; radio reports, social media, and print media.

Maintains, compiles, and submits a variety of routine reports related to library activities.

Reviews and recommends changes and/or modifications to the library’s operating policies and procedures to the Director. Participates in the implementation of approved policies and procedures; monitors work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.

Performs other duties as assigned.