[NFBMO] Job Announcement For Wolfner Library

[Shelia Wright]

Below is a job announcement from Wolfner for a reader's advisory position. I
have been asked to share this announcement throughout the Missouri affiliate
.  The ad can be found at

 

https://sosmo.applicantpro.com/jobs/1211503.html

 

Description: 

This essential position of the Wolfner Talking Books and Braille Library
serves as liaison and reading specialist to Missourians who are unable to
use standard print materials due to blindness, visual or physical
impairment, or a reading disability. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Reader Services

*	Use the Keystone Library Automated Service (KLAS) database to
provide resources to citizens of Missouri with Print Impairments.
*	Maintain personal contact with patrons, primarily by telephone, to
make them at ease with the library service.
*	Maintain patron confidentiality.
*	Advise patrons on reading, recommending genres, authors, titles, and
subjects.
*	Treat patrons with sensitivity and courtesy; work flexibly and
patiently with patrons with multiple disabilities, recognizing that some
disabilities or medications affect behavior.
*	Register new patrons promptly, verifying their information as well
as thoroughly explaining library services.
*	Cancel services for patrons promptly, when needed.
*	Work with patrons regarding overdue materials.
*	Provide administrative and technical support for the BARD (Braille
Audio Reading Download) for patrons.
*	Serve as backup for other Reader Advisor services as needed.
*	Function as process specialist for assigned area that may include
one or more of the following:

 BARD and Transfer Specialist, NFB-Newsline Specialist, Technical Services
Specialist (Copy Cataloging),   Interlibrary Loan Specialist, and
Institutional Specialist.

*	Maintain an ongoing familiarity of the collection as well as the
latest books and authors through review sources and interaction with peers.
*	Actively participate in bi-weekly Reader's Advisor meetings and
monthly Wolfner Staff meetings.

 

 

Leslie Bowman, 

Director, Wolfner Library

Missouri State Library

600 W. Main St.

Jefferson City, MO  65101

573-522-2767



 

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