HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 16, 1993 Work SessionNOTICE OF OFFICIAL MF-F~TING
Notice is hereby given that an official meeting
is to be held in the
City of Columbia Heights
as follows:
Meeting of:
Date of Meeting:
Time of Meeting~
Location of Meeting:.
Purpose of Meeting:
7:00 PM
8:00 PM
9:00 PM
9:15 PM
9:30 PM
10:00 PM
10:15 PM
MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL, AND CITY MANAGER
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1993
7:00 PM
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
590 40TH AVENUE N.E.
WORK SESSION
1. Police Relief~PERA Pension Consolidation
Bring Actuarial Report
2. Fire Relief/PERA Pension Consolidation
Bring Actuarial Report
3. Housing Maintenance Code Revision
Bring materlnl-~ previously distributed to you
4. Public Works Superintendent Replacement
5. Children's Librarian Replacement
6. Refuse/Utility Disconnect Policy
7. Business License and Zoning Fees
Bring materials previously distributed to you
8. Special Assessment Administration
9. Adjournment
The City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission
or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request,
accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in all City
of Columbia Heights' services, programs, and activities. Auxiliary aids for handicapped
persons are available upon request when the request is made at least 96 hours in advance.
Please call the City Council Secretary at 782-2800, Extension 209, to make arrangements.
(TDD/782- 2806 for deaf only)
OOLUMBIA HEIGHTS
PUBLIC LIBRARY
- ,10ih AVENUE N. E.
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PctONE: (612) 782-2805
FAX: (612) 782-2804
(TDD/782-2806 for deaf only)
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
Patrick Hentges, City Manager
M. Rebecca Loader, Library Director )~t~c"
Proposed position description revision
November 10, 1993
After twenty-seven years of service by an employee in one position, the library will soon be
replacing a vital part of our staff. As part of this process, a reviewal of the existing position
description for the children's services specialist seems appropriate. Upon reviewal, many changes
in job responsibilities, professional skills, and accountabilities have been identified.
The children's services specialist position has evolved around programming, (which includes
story hours, craft programs, and puppet shows) for preschoolers and elementary-age children.
As the library grew and the children's department moved to the lower level, the position took
on additional responsibilities (book selection, supervision, reference) as requested. These
professional duties need to be recognized in the position description.
I have reviewed the proposed position description with Linda Magee and believe that we have
written an accurate document. Attached is a copy of the revised position description dated
10/22/93.
L~.'"- Linda Magee
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The City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate on the basis of disability in employment or the provision of
services.
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10-22-93
cHrLr~REN'S LIBRARIAN
NATURE OF WORK
This is professional library work involving responsibility for programming and related areas of
library services for children.
Work involves responsibility for the conduct of specific library programs and activities pertaining
to children's services. Work requires the application of professional skills and knowledge and involves
supervision of other personnel. Work is performed under the general supervision of the library
director and requires considerable independent judgment and initiative in the development and use
of library services and procedures. Work is reviewed for compliance with established policies and
conformance with thc needs of the library and its patrons.
ESSENTIAL lOB FUNCTIONS
Plans and conducts children's library services and programs such as story hours, film programs,
puppet programs, craft programs, special reading programs, tours, and a variety of other activities
as required.
Maintains continuing library service in the children's area, or other specific areas as assigned.
Performs reference services in children's department.
Selects and becomes familiar with books and other materials for children's programs.
Selects books for addition to permanent children's collection; maintains permanent children's
collection by weeding, discarding, and replacing materials as deemed necessary.
Performs a variety of preparatory duties related to the conduct of children's programs.
Publicizes children's services; prepares posters and brochures; informs schools and media.
Performs a variety of graphic art duties as needed, including designing bulletin boards and
storytime related materials.
Supervises the work of clerical staff, aides, and volunteers involved in children's activities and
programs.
Performs main reference desk duties as scheduled.
Selects multi-media kits, including audio cassettes, book/tape combinations, and videos.
Assists library director in preparation of budget for children's programs; monitors expenditures.
Applies for grant applications and requests for community service organization financial assistance
for children's programs.
Performs other duties as assigned.
REOUIRED OUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in Library Science and three years professional library experience or a Bachelor's
degree in Library Science and five years professional library experience.
One year experience developing children's programming in a library or educational setting.
DESIRED OUALIFICATIONS
One or more years' responsible experience in a library children's department.
One year experience with on-line circulation systems or one year training and/or experience in the
operation of computers.
One year supervisory experience.
CI-HLDREN'S LmRARY SERVICES SPECIAL~ST
KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Knowledge of automation as applied to library use (circulation, on-line ,catalog, database searching)
or ability to acquire such knowledge.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of library science.
Knowledge of the materials and equipment involved in the development and execution of various
library programs.
Knowledge of a wide variety of reading and information requirements and of the most effective
methods of complying with them.
Ability to construct bulletin boards, prepare posters, and illustrate children's services related
brochures.
Ability to understand and direct interest levels of various school age and younger library patrons.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, children,
parents, library patrons, and the general public.
Ability to adapt to change.
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