Overview:The librarianplays a crucial role in managing and maintaining the librarysresources to meet the informational and recreational needs of thecommunity. They are responsible for organizing categorizing andproviding access to a wide range of materials from books to digitalresources. A librarian also contributes to the development oflibrary programs to promote literacy and lifelonglearning.KeyResponsibilities:

• Manage theacquisition cataloging and classification of librarymaterials.
• Assist patrons with finding andusing library resources including traditional and digitalmaterials.
• Develop and implement libraryprograms and services to engage thecommunity.
• Conduct information literacysessions and assist with researchinquiries.
• Maintain an organized and efficientlibrary space including shelving and displayareas.
• Collaborate with educators to supportcurriculum needs and promote readinginitiatives.
• Stay updated on current trends inlibrary science and technology to enhanceservices.
• Participate in collection developmentand management.
• Handle interlibrary loans andresource sharing activities.
• Assist in budgetplanning and grant writing for libraryenhancement.
• Contribute to the development andmaintenance of digital library resources anddatabases.
• Provide readers advisory andreference services to library users.
• Superviseand train library support staff andvolunteers.
• Keep accurate records andstatistics for reporting purposes.
• Ensure theenforcement of library policies andprocedures.

RequiredQualifications:

• Bachelors degree inLibrary Science Information Science or relatedfield.
• Masters degree in Library Science(MLS/MLIS) from an ALAaccreditedinstitution.
• Previous experience working in alibrary or information center setting ispreferred.
• Proficiency in library managementsystems and cataloging standards.
• Strongknowledge of information organization and retrievaltechniques.
• Ability to adapt to and utilizeemerging technologies for libraryservices.
• Excellent customer service andinterpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability towork independently and collaboratively in a diverseenvironment.
• Understanding of intellectualfreedom principles and ethical standards inlibrarianship.
• Exceptional written and verbalcommunication skills.
• Proficiency in digitalliteracy and information technologytools.
• Commitment to promoting literacy andfostering a love of reading.
• Strongorganizational and time managementabilities.
• Experience in program planning andcommunity outreach initiatives.
• Knowledge ofcopyright laws and fair useguidelines.

communicationskills,cataloging,digital literacy,librarydatabases

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