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Access Services Librarian

Salary:  $45,198.40 - $67,600.00 Annually
Location:  Des Moines - 50309 - Polk County, IA
Job Type:  Full-time
Agency:  131 Iowa Department for the Blind
Job Number:  22-00072
Closing:  7/26/2021 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag:  #LI-POST
Point of 
Contact: 
<mailto:Sarah.Willeford at blind.state.ia.us>Sarah.Willeford at blind.state.ia.us 
or 515-494-8439
To Apply:  In addition to applying online applicants are strongly 
encouraged to attach a cover letter and resume.
Job Description

The Iowa Library for the Blind and Print Disabled is seeking 
applicants for the position of Librarian 1 to fill the role 
of<https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/3149474/access-services-librarian?department%5B0%5D=131+Iowa+Department+for+the+Blind&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs&sort=PositionTitle%7CAscending&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery>Access 
Services Librarian.  This position oversees the daily operation of 
access services including patron services, circulation and collection 
maintenance.

Duties and responsibilities to include:

Access Services
Identify, analyze and anticipate the needs of patrons; develop 
courses of action to meet needs by reviewing patron accounts through 
the use of the library's integrated library system including patron transfers
Manage patron accounts through the use of the library's integrated 
library system including patron transfers
Oversee the processing of new patron application and patron transfers
Oversee interlibrary loan circulation
Accesses relevant and accurate information to interpret eligibility 
requirements and apply them to patron application and patron transfers
Provide Reader Advisory services to patrons by conducting reference 
and reader advisory interviews to guide patrons to reading materials 
and information resources
Provide high-quality training in the use of specialized formats 
including digital talking books, digital players, BARD, library's 
online public catalog and other library services
Assists library patrons by explaining the arrangement and resources 
of the library and informing patrons of special books or materials to 
promote an understanding of the library and its resources
Provides reference services for library patrons; locates requested 
subject information through catalogs, lists, and retrieval systems
Locates literature on designated subjects by systematically and 
comprehensively searching for information on the subject to formulate 
bibliographic references, summaries, or direct answers.
Enter patron book lists and requests into the library system
Work regularly scheduled shifts at the Library's Information Desk 
providing Reader's Advisory and Reference Services
Assist in the integration of information literacy concepts into the 
full range of library services
Oversee Audio Book and Braille Duplication on Demand processes 
ensuring the electronic and audio collections are accessible to patrons
Processing the daily circulation of all library formats

Collection Management
Ensure the physical library collections are easily accessible by the 
public by managing the Braille, Print/Braille and Large Print 
collections including the maintenance of physical library collection
Maintain Braille, Print/Braille and Large Print collection stacks by 
adjusting and consolidating
Inspect the quality of materials for damage and process overdue materials
Evaluates, collects and synthesizes information from diverse 
resources to determine needs within the library collection
Assess and respond to diversity in user needs, user communities and 
user preferences to determine needs within the library collection
Assist Library Director in collection maintenance; including weeding projects

Outreach and Education
Participate in Library and Department projects, programs and meetings
Participate in the planning and implementation of library programs 
and outreach as needed
Update job skills that enhance ability to serve patrons

 Minimum Qualification Requirements

A Master's degree in Library Science from an accredited school of 
Library Science;
ORan undergraduate degree from an accredited four year college or 
university and one year of full-time professional librarian or 
archives experience (i.e., similar to work indicated in this description).

For additional information, please click on this 
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524 Fourth Street
Des Moines, IA 50309-2364

Phone: 515-281-1333
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