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Posted 9 June 2008
Interim Librarian
First Presbyterian Church of Bellevue
Deadline:
'open until filled'
This job description includes a list of all duties related to the librarian, which exceeds a 4 hour/week time frame. Prioritization and timelines of librarian duties will be clarified between the Interim Librarian, Associate Pastor for Christian Growth and Library Team.
TITLE: Interim Librarian
STATUS: Temporary, Part-Time, hourly
HOURS: 4 hours/week for six months beginning as soon as possible
SUPERVISOR: Associate Pastor for Christian Growth
PURPOSE / FUNCTION:
The Librarian provides leadership and professional expertise to direct the ministry of the FPCB Library in order to foster Christian maturity and biblical literacy through maintaining a relevant collection and promoting library services.
JOB DUTIES:
Manage library operations
- Develop and maintain library information systems (with I.T. staff) following library best practices including cataloging, circulation, public catalog and website resources.
- Provide reference services to church staff, congregation and community.
- Manage library volunteers including recruitment, training and supervision.
- Manage annual library budget to provide for collection development, processing materials, publicity expenses and volunteers.
- Collect and report key library statistics.
- Manage display of materials, signage and layout of the library to maximize collection size, direct patrons and maintain library environment.
- Maintain professional expertise (memberships, training, etc.) and develop specialized knowledge in church libraries, theology, bible study and Christian resources.
Manage collection development for the library
- Maintain appropriate and relevant materials including de/acquisitions and donations.
- Catalog materials utilizing standard librarian practices.
- Keep abreast of media format and delivery developments.
- Develop and refine library policies and procedures as needed (e.g. Collection Development, Memorial Gifts…) and respond to questions/concerns.
Develop and promote library programs and outreach
- Develop and implement library programs in consultation with supervisor and Library Committee possibly including Literary Night, media display tables, church newsletter/website content, book groups, etc.
- Develop mediographies on specialized subjects for church programs as appropriate.
- Network with other libraries to maximize collection and outreach possibilities.
Participate as a member of FPCB staff
- Meet regularly with Christian Growth pastor to review Library ministry.
- Participate in staff meetings, events and opportunities as appropriate to role.
- Ensure library ministry is aligned with church mission, vision and goals.
- Pray for library program and volunteers.
- Other duties as directed.
To apply, please contact:
Kelly Shriver
Assistant for Christian Growth
First Presbyterian Church of Bellevue
425-454-3082 x3311
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