Librarian I – Youth Services – South Cobb Library Position Available In Cobb, Georgia

Librarian I – Youth Services – South Cobb Library

Salary
$50,78658 Annually
Location South Cobb Library, GA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
04107
Department
Library
Opening Date
04/23/2025
Closing Date
5/7/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Grade Code
109
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
Position Information
This Librarian I position is within the Youth Services Department at the South Cobb Regional Library, located in the City of Mableton The successful candidate will work with the Youth Services Librarian II to develop a dynamic array of programming that includes story times, STEM programs, book clubs and more for ages 0-18 The Librarian I also will represent the library at community outreach events targeting youth
Work hour requirements include some nights and weekends, and scheduled Sunday hours 12:30-5 Candidates may be expected to adjust their schedule to accommodate community outreach events Essential Functions
Supervises, directs and evaluates assigned employees, volunteers, or community service workers: processes concerns and problems, directs work, counsels, disciplines and completes employee performance appraisals
Provides customer service to library patrons and the public: provides assistance and information related to library programs, services, materials, facilities, equipment, fees, procedures, or other issues; responds to questions and complaints related to library operations; researches problems and initiates problem resolution; greets visitors and directs to areas of library; assists patrons in requesting, selecting, and locating library materials; and researches book titles, book availability, patron records, or related information
Develops and implements library programs and activities in assigned area: designs programming to targeted readership; maintains records of program participation; assists in developing goals and objectives for area of specialty; recommends allocation of financial, staffing, equipment, space, and bibliographic resources necessary to meet goals and objectives; interprets goals, objectives, and policies to the public; and coordinates and oversees arrangement of physical facilities in assigned area
Recommends the selection, retention, and general development of a library collection: selects books, periodicals, and other materials for purchase; prepares order lists for purchase of library materials; reviews donated materials and determines which items to add to collection; and removes outdated, worn, and little-used materials from library collections as needed
Provides computer and reference assistance to library patrons: assists patrons in finding required information; instructs patrons in use of various library systems and resources; suggests appropriate internal and external resources for queries; and conducts formal training, as needed
Monitors usage of library computers: explains and enforces library rules for use of computers and Internet; performs basic maintenance and troubleshooting of computer systems and library equipment; and coordinates service and repair activities, as needed
Processes inter-library loan requests from patrons and other libraries: verifies and identifies requested materials; receives and processes borrowing requests and incoming material; and completes related documentation
Provides outreach for the branch: visits schools to promote library services and programs; attends meetings of neighborhood organizations and various committees; promotes literacy programs; and initiates and coordinates tours
Opens and closes library facilities: turns equipment on and off; sets alarm system; and records daily counts pertaining to volume of materials checked out in various categories, amount of fines, number of library cards issued, or number of patrons entering library
Monitors inventory levels of equipment and supplies: initiates requests for new or replacement materials; and recommends the purchase, lease or rental of equipment related to services in assigned area
Performs all duties of subordinate library personnel as needed: provides circulation services to patrons; repairs or mends damaged books and materials; re-shelves and locates books and materials; restocks supplies; and performs general tasks related to operation and upkeep of the library
Performs other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Library Science & Information Science from an ALA Accredited University; supplemented by one year of experience in library operations and/or customer service
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with children and young adults ages 0-18
Bilingual in Spanish
Licenses and Certifications
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Librarian certification
Physical Abilities
Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds)
Sensory Requirements
Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally