Generalist II

				Overview:

Under supervision and within the framework of the Library policies and practices, to assume responsibility for the effective execution of the Library's programs of service to a diverse population characteristic to an urban setting and to perform professional work requiring the application of substantial professional knowledge and experience. 

Reports to:

Branch Librarian or ranking staff member.

Supervises:

As assigned, professional and non-professional staff members.

Responsibilities:

* Initiates, develops, plans, and implements the Library's programs of service to adults, young adults, and children as assigned through personal consultations, reference and readers' advisory services, outreach, and programs. 
* Develops interactive relationships within a defined neighborhood and implements activities to stimulate use of the Library's resources by the community and local service agencies and organizations. 
* Plans and conducts comprehensive programming for assigned segments of the general public in keeping with the programming responsibilities found in other P2 branch positions. 
* Works with administrators and staff at the branch to develop, deploy and support outreach services for all ages and to identify service populations in the neighborhood.
* Performs readers' advisory services and difficult or involved reference work for the general public. 
* Provides instruction to increase patrons' skills in the use of book resources and electronic databases. 
* Manages program funds as assigned. 
* Responsible for the development of assigned book collections and managing the appropriate materials budget. 
* Compiles annotated lists and bibliographies involving book and non-book materials. 
* Recommends and/or plans changes in service or new services. 
* Responsible for oral presentations and written reports on assigned activities within the branch library. 
* Assists in training professional and non-professional staff. 
* May be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the branch in the absence of the Branch Librarian or other ranking staff member. 
* Actively participates in system-wide committees, training, and other professional activities.
* May be called upon to represent the Library on city-wide and state-wide committees.
* Performs other related and/or comparable duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

* A bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university. A master's degree in library science from an accredited library school. In exceptional instances, specialized education, training, and/or experience may be substituted for part or all of the educational requirements.
* Two (2) years of pertinent professional library experience or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training sufficient to indicate ability to do the work.
* Broad knowledge of Library policies, practices, and procedures.
* Extensive knowledge of popular book and non-book materials, including bibliographic tools and sources.
* Demonstrated knowledge of the techniques of programming.
* Demonstrated interest in community and library work.
* Demonstrated ability and willingness to develop strong, interactive community relationships.
* Demonstrated ability and willingness to assume responsibility and to carry out assignments independently.
* Proven oral and written communication skills as well as Internet and other electronic database searching experience.
* Demonstrated ability to work well with staff and the public; initiative, dependability, good judgment, tact, and courtesy.
* Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
* CORI - Must successfully clear a Criminal Offenders Record Information check with the City of Boston.
* BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: PSA/P-2 
Hours per week: 35
			

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