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City of Duluth Librarian I in Duluth, Minnesota
About the Job SUMMARY/PURPOSE To provide direct library service to the public; provide and promote library services, programs, and collections; and organize and direct the activities of assigned staff, volunteers, and interns. Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned) 1. Provide direct library service to the public. * A. Serve the public directly by staffing public service sites. * B. Provide information to the public using a variety of sources, formats, technologies and equipment. * C. Provide instruction to the public in the use of library resources. D. Serve as a resource person in specialized areas of library service. * E. Maintain professional growth and development through a variety of activities which may include continuing education courses, seminars, conferences, and participation in professional organizations. 2. Provide and promote library services, programs and collections. A. Provide library outreach to the community. * B. Conduct tours, classes and programs for adults, teenagers, and children. * C. Review and recommend materials, technologies, services, and programs within designated budgets. * D. Analyze circulation trends; withdraw worn, dated and/or damaged materials from the collection. * E. Acquire, classify and catalog library materials. 3. Organize and direct the activities of assigned staff, volunteers and interns. A. Assist in the selection of library staff. B. Assist in training personnel. C. Assign and schedule the work activities of designated personnel. 4. Assist in division or department functions as assigned. A. Provide explanation of library policies and procedures to the public. B. Participate in or lead committees and task forces. * C. Maintain records necessary for statistical analysis. D. Perform related tasks as assigned.