LIBRARY ASSOCIATE

 DEFINITION

 Under the direction of a professional librarian, takes the lead in
 organizing and implementing the technical or public service aspects of
 one or more library programs such as the development and coordination
 of events, patron services or collection management; does other
 related work.

 NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
 purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform
 all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties
 performed on the job may not be listed.

 EXAMPLES OF WORK:

 Confers with professional librarian or other supervisory official
 regarding the establishment of proper standards and recommendations
 for the organization and implementation of the technical aspects of
 the library or program area.

 Takes the lead in developing and implementing programs for the public.

 Under the direction of a professional librarian does the work involved
 in ordering, checking, purchasing, classifying, cataloguing,
 preparing, binding, and shelving books and other library materials.

 Oversees specific library collections and updates holdings by removing
 obsolete materials and recommending new titles and equipment.

 Takes the lead in tasks assigned to support staff and volunteers.

 Participates in the training of patrons and staff on the use of
 library resources.

 Resolves patron concerns within authority granted by the professional
 librarian or other supervisory official.

 Participates in library committees and teams.

 Provides basic reader advisory to patrons seeking aid in the selection
 of reading materials.

 Conducts tours of the library facility.

 Prepares reading lists and bibliographies.

 Answers basic reference questions.

 Conducts or prepares the content and arrangement of library materials
 for displays, exhibits and library programs.

 May use online cataloguing equipment to maintain catalogue system
 including corrections, additions, new copies and or editions and
 removal of items from inventory.

 Prepares correspondence.

 Prepares technical, financial, statistical and other reports.

 Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or 
 manual recording and information systems used by the agency,
 office, or related units.

 EDUCATION:

 Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
 Bachelor's degree.

 LICENSE:

 Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in
 the State of New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather
 than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties
 of the position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge of techniques used to gather data and information.

 Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

 Ability to instruct others in the use of research methods and tools.

 Ability to compile data.

 Ability to provide reader's advisory after a period of training.

 Ability to conduct surveys and studies and prepare reports.

 Ability to prepare correspondence.

 Ability to maintain records and files.

 Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording
 and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

 Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English
 sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign
 Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of
 communication.

 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as
 they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable
 accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation
 cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship,
 such persons may not be eligible.

 This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
02288
C
N
35
16
21
P15
-

This job specification is for state and local government use.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

 5/07/2003