Library Director
The library director is responsible for the daily operation of the Garland Smith Public Library. The director shall be responsible for maintaining a comfortable, convenient, and enjoyable environment for patrons; have an in-depth understanding of library principles, procedures, and laws; promote library services and programs to the community; develop community support; and maintain a good working relationship with the Board of Trustees, Marlow City Council and city manager.
Duties include day-to-day activities; budget preparation; grant writing; selecting and ordering materials; maintenance of collection, equipment, and building; supervising staff; maintaining a current inventory of building and contents; and any other duties set forth by the Board of Trustees, the Marlow City Council, city administrator, or Oklahoma Department of Libraries. The director is responsible for maintaining records as prescribed by the trustees, city officials, and the Oklahoma Department of Libraries, submitting reports as requested. The director shall serve as the secretary for the library board. In the event the director does not have a master of library science degree he/she shall complete the Institute of Public Librarianship and keep certification current.
Children's Librarian
The children’s librarian is responsible for assisting the director in the daily operation of the library. The children’s librarian shall have a general understanding of library principles and procedures, and be familiar with the daily responsibilities. The children’s librarian shall plan, schedule, and arrange publicity, and present book talks, storytimes, and programs for children of all ages both in the library and in the community. The children’s librarian shall be responsible for assisting the director in developing a collection that best meets the needs of the children, parents, and facilities of the community. The children’s librarian shall teach children and parents how to make effective use of the range of library resources, services, technology, and programs that are available. Other duties may be assigned by the director.
Library Assistant
The library assistant is responsible for assisting the director in the daily operation of the library. The assistant shall have a general understanding of library principles and procedures, and be familiar with the daily responsibilities as posted in the office and the manual. Duties include assisting patrons, cleaning and properly shelving books, repairing damaged books, keeping an adequate supply of office and library supplies, and helping prepare books for shelving. The assistant is in charge of inter-library loans and in notifying patrons of overdue materials according to library policy. The assistant shall assist the director in cleaning and keeping the library in order including routine reading of the shelves and other duties that may be assigned by the director.
Library Aide
The library aide shall be attentive to all patrons and willingly give assistance when needed. Duties include cleaning and shelving books, routine reading of the shelves, and other duties that may be assigned by the director.
Volunteers
Volunteers contribute by supporting the efforts of the library staff. The duties of volunteers shall be determined by the library director and may consist of routine jobs or specialized or technical assistance depending on the person’s background and experiences.