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CITY OF SAGINAW
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
2020-2021

LIBRARY

The Library is responsible for fulfilling the informational, educational, cultural and recreational needs of the
community by providing free access to library materials in a variety of formats appropriate for the community.
The Library cooperates with other libraries, educational institutions, and community agencies in order to provide
optimum services. These services have been broadened by participation in the North Texas Library
Consortium, CTLS Inc. (Connect Texas Libraries Statewide), Interlibrary Loan through the Texas Group
Catalog, the TexShare program, the North Texas Libraries on the Go electronic book and audio collection, and
more.

Library materials are selected in conformance with selection policies set forth by the Library Board and approved
by the City Council with the goal of building a balanced collection based on the needs, interests and demands of
the community.

The Library Director plans, organizes, develops, coordinates and supervises the library program, represents the
Library before the Library Board, various officials, community organizations and the general public, recommends
policies to the Board and implements policies set by the Board. The Director orders all adult materials and
reviews and maintains the adult collection. The Director assists in all operational areas of the Library as needed.

The Youth Services Librarian plans and implements all children's and teen programs, including Storytime and
the 8-week Summer Reading Club, with the goal of presenting educational and entertaining programs that
stimulate interest in reading and learning. The Youth Services Librarian also selects, orders, and reviews the
children's, juvenile, and teen collections. The Youth Services Library Assistant develops and implements
children's programs as directed by the Youth Services Librarian. Together, they conduct outreach programs
throughout the year, visiting local schools and daycares or hosting groups in the library, with the goal of
encouraging young people in literacy. They maintain relationships with EMS ISD and local schools to
cooperatively further education in our community. They also assist young patrons and parents with reference
questions and assist at the circulation desk.

The Public Services division staff classify and catalog materials, process and make materials shelf-ready, keep
records on delinquent accounts, send fine notices, place overdue names on the phone tree, maintain records on
lost or damaged materials, assist patrons with reference work and maintain the inventory of library materials,
which are all computerized. All of the Public Services staff are also available to help at Circulation as needed.

The Adult Education Coordinator plans and facilitates the Adult Education program, including classes and
tutoring in English, Literacy (reading & writing), US Citizenship, GED, and other subjects as community interest
dictates. The coordinator is responsible for scheduling classes, recruiting volunteer tutors, monitoring student
progress, keeping statistics, planning activities and teaching classes as needed. The Coordinator must remain
up-to-date on current information and strategies in the literacy field through ongoing training, and must also
maintain connections with literacy and community organizations to maximize the effectiveness of our program.

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