Terrebonne Parish Library System
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Position Classification: Reference Librarian
Salary: $42,972
Description: See attached job description
Opening Date: August 5, 2010
Closing Date: September 1, 2010
General Requirements: A masters’ degree in library science from an accredited university
Applications: Applications can be obtained at any Terrebonne Parish Library Branch or on the library’s web site, mytpl.org, and returned to the Terrebonne Parish administrative office (151 Library Drive, Houma, LA). For more information contact Mary Cosper LeBoeuf, director, at 985-876-5861.
Selection: A review of the applicants’ qualifications will be made by the library director and reference services supervisor to evaluate all candidates’ experience. Only applicants who meet the basic requirements will be considered for this position.
TERREBONNE PARISH LIBRARY SYSTEM
REFERENCE LIBRARIAN
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree from an ALA accredited library school
Must have experience with use of computer and database technology
Must be public service oriented with strong customer service skills
GOAL:
To provide professional reference services along with programs, bibliographic materials, and indices to promote service of the library system
SUPERVISOR:
Reference Services Supervisor
DUTIES:
1. To answer reference questions
2. To assist and instruct users in the use of library materials, catalogs, and public computers
3. To conduct programming in promoting reference materials, the genealogy collection, and the non-fiction collection
4. To interface with user and database services
5. To participate in material selection and evaluation
6. To supervise, maintain, or assist with special files and indices
7. To follow policies and procedures in the library policy manual and personnel handbook
8. To work cooperatively and in professional harmony with staff members, administrators, and the community
9. To participate in staff development through continuing education classes
10. To perform other library related duties as required by a superordinate
Terrebonne Parish Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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