Adult Services Librarian

Adult Services Librarian

Ponca City Library

Ponca City, OK

Job ID – 2025-27

Category – City of Ponca City Jobs

Salary – $45,400 - $48,800 annually

General Job Description:

To plan, organize, and maintain Library materials and functions; to provide assigned library services including either reference services, adult services or circulation services; and to provide assistance to the Library Director as necessary.      

Essential Job Functions:

1.   Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information      within the area of assignment including either reference, adult or circulation services; assist library patrons in finding and selecting library materials.

2.   Provide bibliographic and reference instruction to library patrons.

3.   Maintain book collections by regular examination and weeding; catalogs books and other materials by entering bibliographic records into database.

4.   Develop schedules for reference and circulation services staff members.

5.   Provide training and evaluation for library staff.

6.   Schedule, plan, conduct and publicize library activities and programs for selected groups.

7.   Examine sales catalogs and review and make recommendations for purchase of books, periodicals, and non-print materials.       

8.   Conduct Library tours and orientations for student groups.

9.   Prepare promotional materials for special library programs and activities;  issue press releases and attend public functions to promote library services.

10. Maintain Library calendar of meetings; schedule meeting rooms and  prepare reservation forms.                                           

11. Write grant proposals and maintain appropriate records. 

12. Serve as a member of the Library Management team and as a liaison with other local libraries; participate in various special projects and committees as a representative of the Ponca City Library.

13.   Must have acceptable attendance and the ability to work well with   people.

14.   Any specific requirement stated in the “offer of employment letter”.

Marginal Job Functions: (Not fundamental but part of the job in a less important manner):

1.   Attend workshops, classes, and conventions to keep informed of current trends in the field of library science.

2.   Prepare and maintain a variety of reports and statistical records.

3.   Coordinate library tax service.

4.   Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Desired Qualities or Skills: (Knowledge of):

1. Library Science, theories, and practices.  
2. Current public service principles, practices, methods and materials.
3. Methods and techniques of cataloging and referencing library materials;       Operational characteristics of library equipment and tools; Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
4. Current trends in education and curriculum development; Alphabet and Dewey filing systems; principles and procedures of record keeping and report writing.

Abilities and Attributes: (Successful candidates must have the following):

1. Operate a variety of library equipment, including computers, in a safe and effective manner.
2. Work independently in the absence of supervision.
3. Understand and follow oral and written instructions; communicate clearly  and concisely, both orally and in writing.
4. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
5. Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.

Education and Experience:

1. Three years of increasingly responsible library experience.
2. Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Library Science or a related field is preferred.
3. Prior supervisory experience is a plus.