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Senior Librarian General Statement of Duties: Under general direction, plans, manages, schedules, and supervises staff of the City of Kingsports Public Library. Primary responsibilities are collection development, managing the librarys materials budget and supervising adult services. Essential Functions: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.) Examples of Work: (Illustrative Only) -Plans, manages, schedules, and supervises staff of the City of Kingsports Public Library; -Develops rules and procedures for library usage; -Receives, researches and responds to requests for information, directs patrons to appropriate sources/areas and/or provides one on one assistance to locate specific requested book(s)/material(s). -Maintains required section records, files and statistics of operational activities; -Plans, develops and implements appropriate displays of materials to reflect interests/events and/or special events; -Compiles and maintains statistical records of budget spending within specific categories; -Takes requests and borrows requested materials from other library systems. -Evaluates and selects new materials for purchase through review of professional journals, publisher catalogs, evaluation of patron suggestions and telephone solicitation by book vendors; -Evaluates and selects materials to be withdrawn from circulation through analysis of usage and value based on currency of material and physical condition. -Attends a variety of workshops, staff meetings and book selection meetings; -Reviews and revises section catalogue of materials; -Provides assistance to patrons on use of computerized card catalog, microfiche, microfilm readers and printers; -Updates catalogue system for additions/deletions of materials. -Performs managerial duties in absence of department head. -Performs other duties as assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Knowledge of library cataloguing including Dewey Decimal, Library of Congress, Cutter-Sanborn Three-Figure Author Table and Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules; Knowledge of available resources through statewide interlibrary loan systems; Knowledge of applicable City of Kingsport policies and regulations; Knowledge of the policies, procedures, rules and standards of the City of Kingsport Library; Knowledge of the principles and practices of library science, cataloguing and classification of materials; Knowledge of the policies and procedures of the Library Commission; Knowledge of the policies, procedures and rules of interlibrary loans; Skill in working effectively in an environment subject to frequent interruptions; Excellent customer service and communication skills to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city staff members, other library systems and the general public; Skill in communicating effectively with a variety of individuals with varying levels of understanding; Skill in efficiently operating all library databases, and equipment; Skill in operating a variety of office equipment including typewriters, telephones, copiers, microfiche/microfilm readers/printers and adding machines. Good eye for detail and ability to manage monthly expenditure information and budget information; Ability to be innovative and enthusiastic. Acceptable Experience and Training: Masters Degree in Library Science/Information Science from an ALA accredited program, preferably with two years experience in public library system. Excellent computer skills, and flexibility. ADA REQUIREMENTS Physical Requirements: Task involves some physical effort, i.e. some standing and walking, or frequent light lifting (5-10 lb.); or minimal dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs, or body in the operation of shop or office equipment. Task may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard. Environmental Requirements: Task is regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Sensory Requirements: Task requires visual perception and discrimination. Task requires oral communications ability. Reasonable Accommodation(s): Reasonable accommodation(s) if needed will be provided for the employee to perform the required job with adequate strength, dexterity, coordination and visual acuity and in a manner that does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the employee or others in the workplace. Submit completed applications to Human Resources 225 West Center St., Kingsport, TN 37660 or fax 423-224-2474. Application deadline is 5:00 PM EST, December 12, 2008. EOE Helen Whittaker Library Manager Kingsport Public Library 400 Broad Street Kingsport, TN 37660 (423)229-9488 [log in to unmask] www.kingsportlibrary.org