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CITY OF SAGINAW
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

2021-2022

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 Children's Services Librarian and Youth Services Librarian plan and implement 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. They also select, order, and maintain
the children's, juvenile, and teen collections. 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,
maintain patron accounts and item records, assist patrons with reference questions, and maintain the inventory
of library materials in our online public access catalog. Public Services staff are also available to help at
Circulation as needed.

The Adult Services Librarian plans and facilitates the Adult Learning program, including classes and tutoring in
English, Literacy (reading & writing), US Citizenship, GED, and other subjects as community interest dictates,
as well as informational programs and workshops. The Adult Services Librarian is responsible for scheduling
classes, recruiting volunteer tutors, monitoring student progress, keeping statistics, planning activities and
teaching classes as needed. The Adult Services Librarian also maintain connections with literacy and
community organizations to maximize the effectiveness of our program.

The Circulation staff checks out materials to patrons, serves as reference assistants by helping patrons locate
materials on the computer and on the shelves, receives returned materials and re-shelves materials in a timely
manner, assesses and collects fines for overdue items, orders interlibrary loan items for patrons and assist with
programs and other duties as needed. Summer Circulation Assistants are hired to help handle larger crowds
and increased demand for services during the summer months.
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