Librarian - Adult Services

Are you ready to work where you can make a difference in people's lives every day? The Bastrop Public Library is looking for a dynamic, energetic, helpful, people-oriented individual to join our team as the Librarian - Adult Services
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Under direct supervision of the Library Director, this position's primary function is direct interaction with the public at the customer service desks, creating promotional and social media information, and implementing programming for adults. Saturdays and evening hours are required.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plans, prepares, and implements programs and events for adults that foster learning and positive engagement with the library.
• Works collaboratively with the library team in planning and implementing summer programs, family programs, youth programs, general library events, and outreach services to schools and other organizations.
• Manages assigned collections, including, but not limited to, selecting and ordering material, weeding, inventory, and evaluating donations for addition to the collection. Assists team members with collection management as needed.
• Provides organization and maintenance of library materials in the adult collection to ensure ease of access and optimal shelf usage.
• Keeps current on topics of digital and physical material collection development and library issues specific to adults and youth.
• Works the Public Service Desks (Reference and Circulation) to assist patrons with the following: accessing the library resources, providing technology assistance, and completing reference interviews.
• Assists patrons with a variety of informational, educational, and instructional needs in a helpful and courteous manner that demonstrates excellent customer service.
• Utilizes the Integrated Library Management System to run reports, maintain patron accounts, and complete general circulation duties.
• Performs various moderately complex and technical library functions, i.e., shelving, inventory, weeding, locating missing materials, notifying patrons of overdue and reserve materials, cash handling, and compiling statistics.
• Maintains orderly appearance of facility, i.e. clearing tables of books and magazines, moving tables, chairs, and materials to their proper locations, straightening meeting rooms and public spaces after use, and keeping work areas tidy.
• Works with the library team to promote library programs and services through a variety of channels and mediums by creating, designing, preparing, and distributing information in print and digital formats; creating and monitoring social media posts; designing engaging displays; and seeking other promotional opportunities.
• Promotes library collections, services, programs, and partnerships through outreach presentations, library tours, educational collaborations, and other networking opportunities with a focus of encouraging community engagement.
• Represents the library on inter-departmental teams and at city functions and events.
• Attends professional conferences, meetings, and workshops to maintain current knowledge of trends and developments in the field of library and information science.
• Travels as required.
• Assists the Director in the creation, implementation, and changing of library policy and procedures.
• Assists Director in budget development to meet library goals.
• Provides input for the development of library strategic plans and goals.

• Performs related work as directed.
• Participates in Emergency Management Operations as directed.

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited institution.
• Two (2) years’ experience working in a library setting
• Or, an…