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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS
The LIBRARIAN 1 performs professional library services in the
Oregon State Library, or in a State agency, while receiving training in specific operations, such as readers' advisory
services, generalized reference work, etc.; does related work such as entry level cataloging and classification
as required. Some employees in this class may assign and coordinate the work of paraprofessional and/or clerical
employees.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES
This is the first level of a four-level series. It is distinguished
from the higher levels by the supervision received from a professional superior or administrator who provides training,
policy direction, and reviews work for quality and effectiveness. The Librarian 1 is responsible for performing
professional research, analysis and/or classifications in one of the work areas of the State Library while training
is received in specific technical library operations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Employees in this class may perform one or a combination of the
duties or tasks listed below.
- Information Management, Research, and Referral. Typical tasks: supplies information to patrons, educators, and State
agency personnel covering the broad spectrum of knowledge including, but not limited to, science, social sciences,
arts, literature, and humanities; recommends specific fiction and non-fiction titles in a variety of formats based
on patron needs to fill individual adult and juvenile requests; uses professional training, library tools, and
national library rules/regulations to catalog and classify materials such as standard documents, monographs, journals,
and serials; employs professional judgment to determine how diverse library users will access the State Library's
computerized materials holding files; evaluates specific areas of collection for retention or discard under policy
guidelines requiring the application of independent judgment and review by professional superior.
- Public Contact.
Typical tasks: conducts professional reference interviews with patrons of all educational, socioeconomic, ethnic,
racial backgrounds and/or visual, physical or mental handicaps to determine the amount and kind of material needed;
may provide reference desk coverage in the main State Library reference room. The employee has frequent telephone
and in person contact with staff in public and special libraries and/or the general public to provides information
and referral services. The employee may have regular contact with staff of other libraries regarding interlibrary
loans.
- Presentations.
Typical tasks: prepares and presents talks on general resources or specific areas/services of the State Library
to other agencies, civic organizations, educational groups, etc.; plans and conducts tours and orientations to
departments of the State Library.
- Miscellaneous.
Typical tasks: recommends titles (books, journals, documents, audiovisual materials, etc.) for purchase by reading
and analyzing reviews in a wide range of professional journals and reviewing sources, general and specialized periodicals
and newspapers; participates in planning and review committees for departmental policies and procedures; serves
on special task forces on a variety of professional concerns and policies by assignment of State Library management;
may write book reviews and participate in initial creation of department brochures and pamphlets.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS
The LIBRARIAN 1 performs professional library services in the
Oregon State Library, or in a State agency, while receiving training in specific operations, such as readers' advisory
services, generalized reference work, etc.; does related work such as entry level cataloging and classification
as required. Some employees in this class may assign and coordinate the work of paraprofessional and/or clerical
employees.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES
This is the first level of a four-level series. It is distinguished
from the higher levels by the supervision received from a professional superior or administrator who provides training,
policy direction, and reviews work for quality and effectiveness. The Librarian 1 is responsible for performing
professional research, analysis and/or classifications in one of the work areas of the State Library while training
is received in specific technical library operations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Employees in this class may perform one or a combination of the
duties or tasks listed below.
- Information Management, Research, and Referral. Typical tasks: supplies information to patrons, educators, and State
agency personnel covering the broad spectrum of knowledge including, but not limited to, science, social sciences,
arts, literature, and humanities; recommends specific fiction and non-fiction titles in a variety of formats based
on patron needs to fill individual adult and juvenile requests; uses professional training, library tools, and
national library rules/regulations to catalog and classify materials such as standard documents, monographs, journals,
and serials; employs professional judgment to determine how diverse library users will access the State Library's
computerized materials holding files; evaluates specific areas of collection for retention or discard under policy
guidelines requiring the application of independent judgment and review by professional superior.
- Public Contact.
Typical tasks: conducts professional reference interviews with patrons of all educational, socioeconomic, ethnic,
racial backgrounds and/or visual, physical or mental handicaps to determine the amount and kind of material needed;
may provide reference desk coverage in the main State Library reference room. The employee has frequent telephone
and in person contact with staff in public and special libraries and/or the general public to provides information
and referral services. The employee may have regular contact with staff of other libraries regarding interlibrary
loans.
- Presentations.
Typical tasks: prepares and presents talks on general resources or specific areas/services of the State Library
to other agencies, civic organizations, educational groups, etc.; plans and conducts tours and orientations to
departments of the State Library.
- Miscellaneous.
Typical tasks: recommends titles (books, journals, documents, audiovisual materials, etc.) for purchase by reading
and analyzing reviews in a wide range of professional journals and reviewing sources, general and specialized periodicals
and newspapers; participates in planning and review committees for departmental policies and procedures; serves
on special task forces on a variety of professional concerns and policies by assignment of State Library management;
may write book reviews and participate in initial creation of department brochures and pamphlets.
RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS
Employees in this class conduct professional reference interviews
with patrons of all educational, socioeconomic, ethnic, racial backgrounds and/or visual, physical or mental handicaps
to determine the amount and kind of material needed; employ tact, understanding and courtesy in responding to patron
complaints, criticisms, or unrealistic demands for service; handle emergent conditions (ill or irrational patrons,
threats of personal violence, altercations between patrons, etc.).
Employees in this class have frequent telephone and in person
contact with staff in public and special libraries and/or the general public to provide information and reference
services. The employee may have regular contact with staff of other regional and/or national libraries regarding
interlibrary loan.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Employees in this class receive general supervision from a professional
librarian. Work is performed with a high degree of independence. During initial training, work is reviewed by a
professional librarian for conformance with established rules, regulations and policies applicable to the work
unit. Work is guided through consultation with professional staff, through expertise gained through the educational
background of the employee, and through access to professional literature.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- A Master's degree in
Library Science from an American Library Association accredited graduate
school.
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