Difference between revisions of "Librarian"
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| − | The Augustan Society, Inc., has as one of it's [[Mission Statement|mission]] objectives the creation and maintenance of a | + | The Augustan Society, Inc., has as one of it's [[Mission Statement|mission]] objectives the creation and maintenance of a [[Library]]. This Library is under the direction of a Librarian, who is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the [[President]]. |
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* Planning and implementing the physical arrangement of the library within the [[Headquarters]]; | * Planning and implementing the physical arrangement of the library within the [[Headquarters]]; | ||
* Appointing such members as he sees fit to subsidiary roles within the library; | * Appointing such members as he sees fit to subsidiary roles within the library; | ||
| − | * Creating a Library Committee of these members, to include the President and [[Headquarters Staff]] as ex officio members; | + | * Creating a Library Committee of these members, to include the [[President]] and [[Headquarters Staff]] as ex officio members; |
* Establishing and maintaining cataloging software suitable to the needs of library staff and patrons; | * Establishing and maintaining cataloging software suitable to the needs of library staff and patrons; | ||
* Establishing and maintaining a classification system suitable to the collection and the needs of the patrons; | * Establishing and maintaining a classification system suitable to the collection and the needs of the patrons; | ||
* Cataloging the collection, to the extent practicable; | * Cataloging the collection, to the extent practicable; | ||
* Budgeting for library operations; | * Budgeting for library operations; | ||
| − | * Selecting items to add or remove from the collection, giving deference to recommendations of committees, study groups, and patrons; | + | * Selecting items to add or remove from the collection, giving due deference to recommendations of committees, study groups, and patrons; |
* Soliciting donations of members' collections; | * Soliciting donations of members' collections; | ||
| − | * Naming an Assistant Librarian (Library Committee Vice-Chairman) within his first year in office; and | + | * Naming an [[Assistant Librarian]] (Library Committee Vice-Chairman) within his first year in office; and |
| − | * Such other activities as seem necessary to improve and maintain the | + | * Such other activities as seem necessary to improve and maintain the Library and the collection. |
While it is desirable that the Librarian have a degree in either Library Science or Information Science, this is not a requirement. Those without a relevant degree may choose to style themselves "Library Director" or "Library Chairman" instead. | While it is desirable that the Librarian have a degree in either Library Science or Information Science, this is not a requirement. Those without a relevant degree may choose to style themselves "Library Director" or "Library Chairman" instead. | ||
Revision as of 14:18, 22 July 2016
The Augustan Society, Inc., has as one of it's mission objectives the creation and maintenance of a Library. This Library is under the direction of a Librarian, who is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the President.
Duties include:
- Planning and implementing the physical arrangement of the library within the Headquarters;
- Appointing such members as he sees fit to subsidiary roles within the library;
- Creating a Library Committee of these members, to include the President and Headquarters Staff as ex officio members;
- Establishing and maintaining cataloging software suitable to the needs of library staff and patrons;
- Establishing and maintaining a classification system suitable to the collection and the needs of the patrons;
- Cataloging the collection, to the extent practicable;
- Budgeting for library operations;
- Selecting items to add or remove from the collection, giving due deference to recommendations of committees, study groups, and patrons;
- Soliciting donations of members' collections;
- Naming an Assistant Librarian (Library Committee Vice-Chairman) within his first year in office; and
- Such other activities as seem necessary to improve and maintain the Library and the collection.
While it is desirable that the Librarian have a degree in either Library Science or Information Science, this is not a requirement. Those without a relevant degree may choose to style themselves "Library Director" or "Library Chairman" instead.
