Librarian

JOB PURPOSE :

Plans, directs, monitors and evaluates the daily operation of all library functions and staff. Provides direction and operational management of the library, to include planning and organizing workflow, initiating and implementing operating policies and procedures, personnel, overseeing of library public information activities, evaluation of services, and record maintenance.

This position description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required or assigned to this position.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Builds library collections by selecting, recommending, ordering, receiving and shelving reference and circulation resources. Assures that collection includes adequate resources appropriate to the instructional programs of NTU.
• Organizes collection by classifying, cataloguing, marking, and displaying resources; developing location guides; maintaining research and locator systems; re-shelving and refurbishing resources as needed.
• Assists library patrons by clearly describing the library's resources, methods and systems; training patrons in library research methods; and guiding them in using these to meet their learning needs.
• Locates and secures outside resources by clarifying requests, identifying and researching sources, securing inter-library loans, and training patrons in the use of these facilities and systems.
• Issues and tracks resources using a documented check out and accountability system.
• Responsible for development of and adherence to Collection Development policy and guidelines.
• Monitors and ensures library computer systems operability.
• Develops and implements systems to maintain records on employees, inventories, compliance activities, Library Division performance measures, required and benchmarked statistics, including collection usage statistics.
• Provides library instruction to students, faculty and staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS :

The Navajo Nation Preference in Employment Act applies to all hiring, promotions or transfers of individuals into this position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS :

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WORK ENVIRONMENT