Librarian

Definition

Under general supervision from the Community Recreation Services Director, the Librarian directs and manages operation of the Tribal Library within the Community. This job class is treated as FLSA Non- Exempt.

Essential Functions: Essential functions may vary among positions and may include the following tasks and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in this classification.

Examples of Tasks

1. Library Operation & Management:

• Directs, supervises and conducts operations of the Tribal Library; supervises library staff.
• May evaluate assigned staff and/ or volunteers, address employee concerns and problems, counsel, discipline and complete performance appraisals.
• Orders Library Materials through book dealer and catalogs, including but not limited to print materials, audio and visual materials
• Maintains updated knowledge of new library materials.
• Evaluates and maintains library services related to circulation, services and programs
• Catalogs and processes library materials, properly labels and shelves materials. Recommends policies and procedures to facilitate cataloging.
• Assists patrons in locating books and helps them acquire books through the Inter-Library Loan Program.
• Maintains statistical records of Library and prepares quarterly reports; compiles and submits statistical reports for the Tribal Library.
• Supervise, plans and conducts library related programs for children and young adults, which may include story hour, book clubs, literacy programs, and digital literacy
• Sends out overdue notices and collects fees.
• Sets up equipment for events sponsored by the Library.
• Submits budget requests and monitors expenditures from operating budget.

• Keeps accurate, up to date work records, produces and compiles reports and statistics as requested.
• Develops, interprets and enforces Library policies, procedures and regulations for internal and external customers.

• Verifies material orders for proper ordering information and monitors assigned selection budget allocations.
• Evaluates, collects and identifies materials that need to be replaced, added, or discarded.
• Promotes the use of library resources through special programs and activities, instructional tours, and community contacts.

2. Miscellaneous : Performs other job-related duties as assigned to maintain and enhance departmental and program operations.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

• Knowledge of the culture, customs, traditions, history and government of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
• Knowledge of methods and practices of Library management and operations
• Knowledge of policies and procedures for book and material acquisition, purchasing, budget controls and personnel management.
• Knowledge of methods and practices of book publishing and distribution.

• Skills in work management and work leadership
• Skills establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with library patrons, Tribal and media representatives, and members of the Community.
• Skills in provide leadership including planning, coordinating and conducting staff meetings.
• Skills evaluating staff performance and analyzing program effectiveness.
• Skill promoting program objectives, developing measurable outcomes and providing services in accordance with program objectives.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work non-standard work hours as required by program needs.
• Ability to operate a variety of standard office equipment including photocopiers, FAX machines and personal computers in order to fulfill job requirements.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare appropriate budgets or reports as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education & Experience: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Library Science or closely related field and two (2) years full-time library management work experience in the Library field.

• One (1) year full time supervisory or management work experience is required.

• Equivalency: Any equivalent combination of experience and education that will allow the applicant to satisfactorily perform the duties of the job may be considered when filling the position.
• Underfill Eligibility: An enrolled Community Member whom closely qualifies for the minimum qualifications for a position may be considered for employment under SRPMIC Policy 2-19, Underfill.
  

Special Requirements

Special Requirement: Due to the confidential and sensitive nature of this position, successful completion of an extensive background investigation is required.

• May be required to working evenings and weekends with some occasional travel.
• Employees in, and applicants applying for, jobs providing direct services to children are subject to the "Community Code of Ordinances", Chapter 11, "Minors", Article X. "Investigation of Persons Working With Children".

Prior to hire as an employee, applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check.

"SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer" Preference will be given to a qualified : Community Member Veteran, Community Member, Spouse of Community Member, qualified Native American, and then other qualified candidate.

In order to obtain preference, the following is required: 1) Qualified Community Member Veteran (DD-214) will be required at the time of application submission 2) Qualified Community Member (must provide Tribal I.D at time of application submission),3) Spouse of a Community Member (Marriage License/certificate and spouse Tribal ID or CIB is required at time of application submission), and 4) Native American (Tribal ID or CIB required at time of application submission).

Documents may be submitted by one of the following methods:

1) attach to application

2) fax (480) 362-5860

3) mail or hand deliver to Human Resources.

Documentation must be received by position closing date.

The IHS/BIA Form-4432 is not accepted .

Your Tribal ID/CIB must be submitted to HR-Recruitment-Two Waters.

Benefits:

The SRPMIC offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan. In addition employees enjoy vacation and sick leave and 13 paid holidays.