BOOKMOBILE SERVICES LIBRARIAN
Revised: October 2010, July 2003, August 2000, May 1994
Department: Library
Section: Burleigh County Services
Reports to: Director
Approved by:
(1) EMPLOYEE’S SIGNATURE ______
(2) DEPT. HEAD’S SIGNATURE ______
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
General Statement of Duties: Responsible for all aspects of Burleigh County Bookmobile operations including determining and scheduling service routes, overseeing full-time assistant and making purchase decisions regarding all bookmobile library materials.
Supervision Received: Works under the general supervision of the Director.
Supervision Exercised: Responsible for assigned staff (1) and volunteers.
EXAMPLES OF WORK: An asterisk (*) denotes those functions important and essential in accomplishing the purpose of this job. Some of the reasons why a function could be considered essential are: 1. The position exists to perform the function. 2. There are a limited number of other employees available to perform the function, or among whom the function can be distributed. 3. A function is highly specialized and the person in the position is hired for special expertise or ability to perform it.
*Determines and schedules service routes, and drives Bookmobile to and from destinations.
*Makes purchase and deaccession decisions regarding all new Bookmobile library materials.
*Assists library patrons using the Bookmobile, serving as reader’s advisor as needed.
*Supervises the Bookmobile Assistant as necessary in the maintenance of all circulation records, preparation of overdue notices, and handling necessary personnel timekeeping matters.
*Coordinates public relations activities relating to bookmobile service, demontrating good oral and written communication skills..
BOOKMOBILE LIBRARIAN III
*Coordinates all necessary vehicle servicing, consulting with Head of Maintenance and City maintenance personnel as warranted.
*Coordinates with Technical Processing in all aspects of cataloging and technical processing.
*Relates to other Library staff to insure smooth overall operations.
*Responsible for recommending bookmobile service policies and procedures and assists in the development of Library policies and procedures.
Participates in relevant workshops and professional meetings.
Performs other duties of a comparable level/type as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience: Masters Degree in Library Science/ or Library Media, with two years work experience in a library setting, a valid driver’s license and clear driving record.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Must have the knowledge, skills, and ability to handle all functions of the department which includes the principles and practices of materials selection, including a thorough understanding of children’s literature.
Must be able to work with staff on a one-to-one basis, and have proven people skills to deal effectively with all types of people.
Must be able to understand and use library computer systems.
Must be able to interpret and apply library policy and regulations for the general benefit of library users.
Must have the ability to train and motivate staff.
Must be able to relate to and work with other members of the general library staff as a team player and in collection development.
Must be able to work under busy conditions which may cause stress.
Must maintain dress and personal hygiene appropriate for the position as a professional member of the Library staff.
Must be able to push a fully loaded bookcart and lift 25 pounds at one time and shelve books to a height of 6 feet.
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The physical activities of this position are:
Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs, and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.
Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.
Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.
Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound with no more than a 40 db loss @ 500 Hz, 1,000 Hz and 2,000 Hz with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making the fine adjustments on machined parts.
Repetitive motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hand and/or fingers.
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The physical requirements of this position are:
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision for this position are:
MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: This is minimum standard for use with those who operate cars, trucks, forklifts, cranes and high lift equipment.
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position are:
The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside.
The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
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