J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library

Personnel

3.2 Job Descriptions

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3.2.1 Library Director (Full time)

FSLA: Exempt

Job Purpose

The Library Director is the chief operating officer of the library with major administrative responsibility for implementing library board policy an drecommending, designing, implementing, directing, supervising, and evaluating an active program of educational, cultural, and information services relevant to the Appomattox County community in accordance with the goals and objectives established by the library board.

Tasks Performed

  1. Library Board of Trustees
    1. Implements and monitors policies approved by the library board.
    2. Formulates and recommends new policies and changes in existing policies to the library board.
    3. Meets with the library board to discuss and plan policy recommendations.
    4. Advises the library board on operational, fiscal, staffing, and facilities matters, keeping the library board informed on matters pertaining to the library.
    5. Preparpes reports and collects data for submission to the library board.
    6. Establishes priorities and makes recommendations to the library board.
    7. Works closely with the libary board to carry out its directives.
    8. Prepares agendas for library board meetings.
    9. Assists in the orientation and education of library board members.
    10. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the library board.
  2. Personnel
    1. Recommends candidates for hire; trains, supervises, and evaluates library staff.
    2. Assigns duties, defines staff responsibilities, establishes lines of authority, and delegates work to library staff.
    3. Determines staffing requirements and hires personnel necessary to meet those neds, with approval of the library board.
    4. Ensures that personnel policies and procedures are correctly implemented, and resolves problems.
    5. Assures that there is an effective and fair evaluation of all personnel and that proper records are maintained.
    6. Informs the library board of recommendations for promotion and salary adjustments.
    7. Informs the library board of disciplinary and possible dismissal actions.
    8. Provides responsive leadership and fair representation of the staff to the library board.
  3. Finance
    1. Develops and recommends an annual budget.
    2. Administers expenditures of funds within budget constraints.
    3. Performs budgeting, financial, and purchasing functions of the library.
    4. Carries out the responsibility for the care, custody, and control of all monies of the library, including preparing for implmentation of long-range projects.
  4. Library Development
    1. Initiates planning for current and future activities of library.
    2. Develops, coordinates, and implements long-range planning process.
    3. Initiates and develops special projects.
    4. Pursues grants to implement programs and services beyond the means of the traditional source of library revenue.
  5. Library Services
    1. Plans and directs a balanced program of library services to all people in Appomattox County.
    2. Envisions and interprets community needs, developing new programs and services for all segments of the community.
    3. Supervises the development, implementation, and evaluation of library programs and services.
    4. Assures that the staff is responsive to the patrons and deals with them in a pleasant and professional manner.
    5. Assures that the library environment is pleasant and that the facilities and services meet patron needs and are easy to use.
    6. Resolves complaints from the public.
  6. Collection
    1. Provides a quality collection that meets the needs of the public.
    2. Assures that the materials selected and the services provided meet the needs of the patrons and represent a judicious expenditure of funds.
    3. Selects and purchases all library materials and equipment.
    4. Maintains an effective weeding program which assures that the collection is current with the needs of the patrons.
    5. Supervises the efficient circulation of materials to keep them readily available.
  7. Community Relations
    1. Communicates the library’s services, resources, and programs to the community.
    2. Represents the library in the community.
    3. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with public officials, civic and community groups, and the general public.
    4. Serves as liaison and representative for the library with professional, community, business, civic, and government groups and organizations.
  8. General Administrative Duties
    1. Researches current issues and problems facing this library and libraries in general.
    2. Attends seminars to keep current on public libary issues
    3. Represent the library through participation in professional library associations.
    4. Works with other library directors, agencies, groups, and organizations to develop and promote cooperation in the delivery of library services.
    5. Presents and promotes a professional atmospher both in and out of the library.

Employment Standards

Education, Experience, and Training:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Approved by Library Board of Trustees on October 12, 2000 Revised November 05, 2012

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3.2.2 Public Services Assistant (Full time)

FSLA: Exempt

Job Purpose

The Public Services Library Assistant’s main goal is to assist patrons in finding materials and using Library information access technology. The Public Services Libary Assistant also does clerical work, shelves and straightens books, monitors patron behavior, monitors the condition of the collection, and assists other staff members in achieving the goals set forth in the Library’s mission statement. In addition to these duties, the Public Services Library Assistant helps direct programming and outreach activities.

Tasks Performed

  1. Customer Service Tasks
    1. Understand, use and help others use computer hardware peripherals, mobile devices, the Internet, operating system functions, common software programs, word processing operations, and printing operations.
    2. Assist users with choosing popular and recreational reading, viewing, and listening choices
    3. Facilitate library users’ requests for information
    4. Connect children and their families and caregivers with resources that encourage reading
    5. Understand and performs basic circulation operations
    6. Apply customer service skills and techniques to enhance the level of user satisfaction and address difficult situations with users
  2. Personal/Interpersonal Requirements
    1. Work effectively in team with strong team-building skills and attitudes
    2. Understand and act in accordance with the basic values and ethics of library service
    3. Demonstrate leadership qualities and behavior
    4. Anticipate and adapt to change and challenges effectively
    5. Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
    6. Use creative and innovative approaches
  3. Community Relations
    1. Assists the Director demonstrating the impact and value of the library to the community through ongoing evaluation and assessment of library services
    2. Assists the Director building support for the library among a variety of groups, using the most appropriate methods
    3. Assists the Director maintaining positive public relations through communication and promotion of the library’s values, services, accomplishments, and needs to all stakeholders
    4. Assists the Director building relationships with community organizations
  4. Outreach
    1. Assists the Director designing and implementing library services to engage and meet the needs of the community, providing opportunities for information, entertainment, and lifelong learning
    2. Assists the Director implementing outreach services for the library community to increase use of library services and to reach underserved populations
    3. Assists the Director using online tools and communities to engage with and provide services to users

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, grasp, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls, talk and hear. Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate computers and various office equipment. The employee is occasionally required to balance, stoop, and crouch.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Employment Standards

Education, Experience, and Training:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Position at J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library

Approved by Library Board of Trustess on July 21, 2016 Revised November 17, 2016

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3.2.3 Cataloging Assistant (Full time)

FSLA: Exempt

Job Purpose

The Cataloging Library Assistant’s main goal is to assist patrons in finding materials and using Library information access technology. The Cataloging Libary Assistant also does clerical work, shelves and straightens books, monitors patron behavior, monitors the condition of the collection, and assists other staff members in achieving the goals set forth in the Library’s mission statement. In addition to these duties, the Cataloging Library Assistant helps direct Library collection maintenance and development tasks.

Tasks Performed

  1. Customer Service Tasks
    1. Understand, use and help others use computer hardware peripherals, mobile devices, the Internet, operating system functions, common software programs, word processing operations, and printing operations.
    2. Assist users with choosing popular and recreational reading, viewing, and listening choices
    3. Facilitate library users’ requests for information
    4. Connect children and their families and caregivers with resources that encourage reading
    5. Understand and performs basic circulation operations
    6. Apply customer service skills and techniques to enhance the level of user satisfaction and address difficult situations with users
  2. Personal/Interpersonal Requirements
    1. Work effectively in team with strong team-building skills and attitudes
    2. Understand and act in accordance with the basic values and ethics of library service
    3. Demonstrate leadership qualities and behavior
    4. Anticipate and adapt to change and challenges effectively
    5. Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
    6. Use creative and innovative approaches
  3. Library Collection Tasks
    1. Assists the Director managing the processes by which library materials are received and tracked
    2. Assists the Director cataloging all types of library materials according to relevant bibliographic control standards
    3. Assists the Director managing the catalog to ensure that library users have optimal access to the collection
    4. Assists the Director applying selection and evaluation criteria to build a collection of high-quality and relevant resources
    5. Assists the Director understanding collection development policies and procedures
    6. Assists the Director ensuring that the collection is current, useful, and in good condition
    7. Assists the Director developing strategies and sources to stay well-informed as a readers’ advisor

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, grasp, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls, talk and hear. Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate computers and various office equipment. The employee is occasionally required to balance, stoop, and crouch.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Employment Standards

Education, Experience, and Training:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Position at J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library

Approved by Library Board of Trustess on July 21, 2016 Revised November 17, 2016

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3.2.4 Library Assistant (Part time)

FSLA: Non-Exempt

Job Purpose

The Library Assistant’s main goal is to assist patrons in finding materials and using Library information access technology. In addition to these tasks, the Libary Assistant also does clerical work, shelves and straightens books, monitors patron behavior, monitors the condition of the collection, and assists other staff members in achieving the goals set forth in the Library’s mission statement.

Tasks Performed

  1. Customer Service Tasks
    1. Understand, use and help others use computer hardware peripherals, mobile devices, the Internet, operating system functions, common software programs, word processing operations, and printing operations.
    2. Assist users with choosing popular and recreational reading, viewing, and listening choices
    3. Facilitate library users’ requests for information
    4. Connect children and their families and caregivers with resources that encourage reading
    5. Understand and performs basic circulation operations
    6. Apply customer service skills and techniques to enhance the level of user satisfaction and address difficult situations with users
  2. Personal/Interpersonal Requirements
    1. Work effectively in team with strong team-building skills and attitudes
    2. Understand and act in accordance with the basic values and ethics of library service
    3. Demonstrate leadership qualities and behavior
    4. Anticipate and adapt to change and challenges effectively
    5. Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
    6. Use creative and innovative approaches

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, grasp, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls, talk and hear. Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate computers and various office equipment. The employee is occasionally required to balance, stoop, and crouch.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Employment Standards

Education, Experience, and Training:

Approved by Library Board of Trustess on July 21, 2016 Revised November 17, 2016

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