LINCOLN COUNTY LIBRARY system

Position Type: Full-Time (Thayne Branch Library) 

Status: Open
Posted: 9-1-2022

Are you ready for a new adventure, or thinking about trying something new? We have an opportunity just for you! The Lincoln County Library System is seeking a friendly, creative, energetic and customer service oriented individual to serve as the branch manager at the Thayne Branch Library. The ideal candidate will have a winning attitude, excellent communication skills and the aptitude for performing professional level work. Some library experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right individual. 

If you are interested in living around, and working in, beautiful Thayne, Wyoming, go to https://linclib.org/careers to download an application and view a complete job description. This is a full time, benefited position. Open until filled. Contact Richard Landreth at rlandreth@linclib.org or 307-877-6961 for additional information. EOE.
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Branch Manager  - Job Description
 

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience 

EXPERIENCE: Prefer library and/or customer service experience 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  Under the direction of the Library Director, ensures the smooth and seamless operation of the library.  Supervises and evaluates library staff, selects materials, monitors budget, maintains library collection, performs reader’s advisory services, assists with technology, and fosters and maintains collaborative relationships with community groups, organizations and co-workers. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Any of the following duties may be performed.  These examples are not necessarily performed by all incumbents and do not include all specific tasks an incumbent may be expected to perform.

1. Train, schedule and supervise library staff and volunteers.
2. Assure compliance with Lincoln County Library System policies and procedures.
3. Resolve patron, circulation and personnel issues.
4. Effectively communicates information regarding branch to LCLS Director.
5. Conduct performance evaluation of library staff.
6. Perform collection development based upon knowledge of community.
7. Continue to develop professionally to keep abreast of trends in librarianship.
8. Provide basic reference services.
9. Compiles statistics and prepares reports for the library.  
10. Assures the library facility and equipment are in good working order.
11. Fosters and maintains outreach services to the community. 
12. Plans, implements, promotes and evaluates programs and activities for adults, teens and children.
13. Work evenings and weekends as needed.

Knowledge, Ability and Skills:

• Knowledge of modern library policies and procedures.
• Skills in working technology and library computer systems.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision.
• Operate effectively across a wide range of activities from routine to complex.
• Ability to delegate tasks and manage time effectively without close supervision.
• Provide leadership in developing and maintaining a positive, helpful and professional community culture.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Exhibit excellent customer service skills.
• Evaluate branch concerns and suggest solutions.
• Perform routine housekeeping and maintenance duties when necessary. 
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

HOURS: 25-40 hours/week

REPORTS TO: Lincoln County Library System Director            

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Position Type: Full-Time (Lincoln County Library) 

Status: Open
Posted: 09-02-2022

Lincoln County Library System is seeking a friendly, creative, energetic and customer service oriented individual to serve as a youth services librarian at the Lincoln County Library in Kemmerer. 

Duties include: planning, implementing and promoting youth services programs, compiling statistics and reports, assisting with technology, providing reference and information services with patrons; performs collection development for the youth services department, processing new materials and providing excellent customer service. Applicants should work well independently, enjoy working with people of all ages, have excellent computer skills and love libraries and working with children.  High school diploma or equivalent required with some college related to child development preferred.

Application and complete job description is available at https://linclib.org/careers. This is a full-time benefited position, with some weekends and evenings required. Starting salary is $14.00/hour.  Open until filled. Contact October Dunford at 307-877-6961 for additional information. EOE. 

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Youth Services Librarian  - Job Description
 

EDUCATION: High School diploma or equivalent required (Some college and/or 

coursework related to child development/children’s literature)

EXPERIENCE: Prefer library experience and/or experience working with youth

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Under the direction of the branch manager, oversees the daily operation of the youth services area.   Proactively plans, organizes and delivers youth library service including; collection development, reader’s advisory, program planning and delivery, and reference.  Continually seeks and finds ways to promote youth services. Collaborates and coordinates activities with co-workers.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:  

Any of the following duties may be performed.  These examples are not necessarily performed by all incumbents and do not include all specific tasks an incumbent may be expected to perform.

1. Performs collection development for youth services department.
2. Plans, implements, promotes and evaluates youth programs and activities. 
3. Performs reader’s advisory service.
4. Train, schedule and supervise the work of volunteers.
5. Supervises library assistants.
6. Monitors budgets and orders supplies for programs.
7. Compiles statistics and prepares reports for the library. 
8. Arrange for displays/exhibits in the youth services area.
9. Continues to develop professionally to keep abreast of trends in librarianship.
10. Fosters and maintains outreach services to the community. 
11. Performs circulation desk duties. 
12. Prepares new materials for circulation.
13. Assists with technology, online databases and library catalog.
14. Work evenings and weekends as needed.

Knowledge, Ability and Skills:

• Knowledge & compliance of LCLS practices and procedures.

• Knowledge of children’s literature and child development.

• Skill in working with technology.

• Must exhibit excellent customer service skills.

• Ability to work well with the public and coworkers. 

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

HOURS:  25-40 hours/week

REPORTS TO: Branch Manager             

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