To Apply: In addition to applying online applicants are strongly encouraged to attach a cover letter and resume.
Job Description
The Iowa Library for the Blind and Print Disabled is seeking applicants for the position of Librarian 1 to fill the role of Access Services Librarian. This position oversees the daily operation of access services including patron services, circulation and collection maintenance.
Duties and responsibilities to include:
Access Services
Identify, analyze and anticipate the needs of patrons; develop courses of action to meet needs by reviewing patron accounts through the use of the library's integrated library system including patron transfers
Manage patron accounts through the use of the library's integrated library system including patron transfers
Oversee the processing of new patron application and patron transfers
Oversee interlibrary loan circulation
Accesses relevant and accurate information to interpret eligibility requirements and apply them to patron application and patron transfers
Provide Reader Advisory services to patrons by conducting reference and reader advisory interviews to guide patrons to reading materials and information resources
Provide high-quality training in the use of specialized formats including digital talking books, digital players, BARD, library's online public catalog and other library services
Assists library patrons by explaining the arrangement and resources of the library and informing patrons of special books or materials to promote an understanding of the library and its resources
Provides reference services for library patrons; locates requested subject information through catalogs, lists, and retrieval systems
Locates literature on designated subjects by systematically and comprehensively searching for information on the subject to formulate bibliographic references, summaries, or direct answers.
Enter patron book lists and requests into the library system
Work regularly scheduled shifts at the Library's Information Desk providing Reader's Advisory and Reference Services
Assist in the integration of information literacy concepts into the full range of library services
Oversee Audio Book and Braille Duplication on Demand processes ensuring the electronic and audio collections are accessible to patrons
Processing the daily circulation of all library formats
Collection Management
Ensure the physical library collections are easily accessible by the public by managing the Braille, Print/Braille and Large Print collections including the maintenance of physical library collection
Maintain Braille, Print/Braille and Large Print collection stacks by adjusting and consolidating
Inspect the quality of materials for damage and process overdue materials
Evaluates, collects and synthesizes information from diverse resources to determine needs within the library collection
Assess and respond to diversity in user needs, user communities and user preferences to determine needs within the library collection
Assist Library Director in collection maintenance; including weeding projects
Outreach and Education
Participate in Library and Department projects, programs and meetings
Participate in the planning and implementation of library programs and outreach as needed
Update job skills that enhance ability to serve patrons
Minimum Qualification Requirements
A Master's degree in Library Science from an accredited school of Library Science;
OR
an undergraduate degree from an accredited four year college or university and one year of full-time professional librarian or archives experience (i.e., similar to work indicated in this description).