GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS

The LIBRARIAN 2 performs complex professional and technical research, information retrieval, and consulting services and/or subject analysis, classification and creation of original on-line catalog records at the Oregon State Library or in a State agency requiring this level of expertise. The employee may provide work assignment, coordination, and review of other professional, paraprofessional, and clerical staff.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

This is the second level of a four-level series. Work in this class is distinguished from the lower class by the assignment of a specific subject discipline for information retrieval and consulting services, as well as selection of materials within this discipline for purchase, and by the ability to use complex information retrieval systems, on-line cataloging systems and networks. This class is distinguished from the higher levels by the lack of multiple subject discipline responsibilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Employees in this class may perform one or a combination of the duties or tasks listed below.

1. Information Management, Research, and Retrieval. Typical tasks: provides information search and retrieval services in an assigned subject specialty, to legislative and State agency personnel and to libraries, businesses, and the general public; performs a variety of professional tasks requiring general knowledge and skill in several subject disciplines as well as a knowledge of highly complex computerized and personal networking systems and databases for retrieval of information or creation of original data records; performs professional research, analysis and/or cataloging/classification in a subject specialty; keeps informed of current developments in the area of specialization.
2. Public Contact. Typical tasks: conducts professional reference interviews directly with patrons to determine precisely what information is needed; performs complex information retrieval using on-line and CD-ROM (Compact Disk-Read Only Memory) databases and traditional print and non-print information sources; analyzes written requests for information and performs telephone or in-person interviews to provide requested service; provides generalized reference services to walk-in patrons at the main reference desk in the State Library.
3. Presentations. Typical tasks: represents the State Library at professional and specialized local or regional meetings or committees, such as the Oregon Library Association, the On-line Computer Library Center (OCLC), the Document Interest Group of Oregon (DIGOR); may present workshops in area of specialization to other units of agency or libraries throughout the State.
4. Miscellaneous. Typical tasks: responsible for identifying, evaluating, and recommending for selection and purchase materials within assigned subject specialty; performs subject analysis of monographic and other formatted materials, and creates original catalog record for inclusion in local and national databases.

RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS

Employees in this class conduct professional reference interviews with individuals of all educational, socioeconomic, ethnic, racial backgrounds. There is communication on a regular basis in person, by telephone, and in writing with agency staff, other agencies, public and special library staff throughout the state, region, and country, legislative personnel and the general public to provide and request information.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Employees in this class work with a high degree of independence and receive general supervision from a department manager or other administrative superior who provides policy direction, defines the area of responsibility, and reviews work for quality and effectiveness. Work is guided by expertise gained through the educational and professional 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 AND at least one year of general library experience.