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ATTACHMENT 1 4 C5570-3/95 LIBRARIAN GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK: Performs difficult professional work in planning and implementing library services such as reference or children's programs; does related work as required. Work is performed under general supervision. TYPICAL TASKS: Serves as the Reference or Children's librarian; Develops and selects the children's or reference collection materials for the library; Plans for children's or reference services and makes provisions for special projects; Writes grant proposals, spends allocated money, and submits reports on expenditures; Manages annual budget for children's or reference program division; Develops and implements programs to include working with schools, child care centers, and organizations in the community; _ Performs readers' advisory to patrons on appropriate materials; Markets programs to appeal to adults, children and organizations in the community; Markets programs by creating flyers and news releases; Works general circulation desk assisting patrons, checking books in and out, and answering questions; Participates in professional organizations; Performs related tasks as required. KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Comprehensive knowledge of library operations; comprehensive knowledge of reader interest levels and books and authors relevant to assigned area; comprehensive knowledge of book classification; comprehensive knowledge of specific materials collection; ability to work effectively with children and adults; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to plan effective programs; ability to develop and maintain an effective collection relevant to the assigned area. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Masters degree in library science and at least two years professional library experience in children's programs or reference services..