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Kern County Library

Kern County Library. New employee orientation. Welcome to the kern county library. Mission Statement: The Kern County Library provides innovative and universal access to abundant resources for our diverse communities to achieve goals and dreams. Vision :

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Kern County Library

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  1. Kern County Library New employee orientation

  2. Welcome to thekern county library Mission Statement: The Kern County Library provides innovative and universal access to abundant resources for our diverse communities to achieve goals and dreams. Vision: We nurture creativity, education, and imagination to inspire!

  3. Kern County Library - History • Beale Memorial Library established in 1900 and Kern County Library established in 1911. • Serves a population of over 800,000. • Is a department of the County Of Kern and is governed by the Kern County Board of Supervisors.

  4. Service area • Kern County spans 8,141 square miles , an area almost as big as the state of Massachusetts. • There are four main regions in Kern County – • Bakersfield • Southern San Joaquin Valley towns • Mountains • Mojave Desert

  5. More… • Kern County Library Headquarters • - Administration • - Business Office • - Support Services • Beale Memorial Library • 24 Branches • Bookmobile service • Website

  6. How we achieve thekern county libraryMission • Provide access to information in all formats • Promote reading and literacy • Serve as a community anchor

  7. Support Services • Centralized selection, ordering, cataloging and database management • Deliveries • Automation Support

  8. In 2011/12 • Materials owned – 1.09 million • Registered borrowers -167,124 • Annual circulation -1,502,126 • Operating budget –Over $7.8 million • Reference questions answered – 190,983 • Program attendance - 43,153 • Number of people who used computers - 227,661 • Hours open to the public annually – 26,721

  9. The Library World • San Joaquin Valley Library System (SJVLS) • California State Library • California Library Association (CLA) • American Library Association (ALA)

  10. Support Groups • Kern County Library Foundation • Friends of the Library (umbrella group and individual branch groups)

  11. Access to Information As employees of Kern County Library, we adhere to the First Amendment and the “Library Bill of Rights” which provide ….. • On all subjects • From all points of view • For all ages • Unrestricted use • With total confidentiality

  12. Community Center For Information • Display space for local information and newsletters • Meeting rooms for community groups and programs • “Limited” Public forum • Cooperative programs

  13. Print Resources • Books • Periodicals (magazines and newspapers) • Documents • Maps • Pamphlets, Brochures

  14. Audio Visual • CD’s • Books on CD’s • DVD’s • Videos • Cassettes • Book/Cassette packages

  15. Electronic • Internet • Reference Databases • Library’s Website • eBooks • eAudiobooks

  16. Special Collections • Local History • Genealogy • U.S. and California Documents • Geology, Mining and Petroleum • Business • Grant Research Center • California Fine Art • Materials in many languages

  17. Library Services • Answers to reference questions • Personalized assistance in locating information and materials • Holds (requests) • Loans with SJVLS libraries • Interlibrary loans • Subject requests • Third level reference • Programs for all ages • Community Outreach

  18. As Library employees, our first, foremost and primary job is ……… Serving the Public • Trained staff • Responsive to the needs of individuals • Friendly and helpful • Business-like • Respectful • Non-judgmental • Confidential

  19. Library Expectations • Equal and Open Access to Information • Confidentiality • First Amendment, U.S. Constitution • Library Bill of Rights • Library Code of Ethics • Materials Selection Policy

  20. Expectations of ALL WORKPLACE Employees • Excellence in Customer Service • Equal Opportunity Employer • No Sexual Harassment • No Workplace Violence • No Political Activities • Safety Vigilance

  21. KERN COUNTY LibraryPerformance Standards for Employees • Excellence in Customer Service • Work Productivity • Personal Business (phone/e-mail) • Communication/Chain of Command • Image • Representing the Library

  22. Employee Privileges • Use of Library materials • Holds • Audio Visual fees

  23. Employee Responsibilities • Lost/damaged materials • Rental Books • Room rentals • Driving on County time – must have County driver’s license. Paperwork from Business Office (868-0702.)

  24. Safety Is Important • Follow good safety practices • Report all safety hazards • Report all accidents and incidents • Perform physical activities properly

  25. Techniques for lifting • Bend at the knees • Get close to the load • Tighten abdominal muscles • Keep your back straight • Stand up • Let your leg muscles do the lifting

  26. Other Safety Techniques to Follow • Stooping • Twisting • Bending • Pulling/Pushing • Repetitive Movements

  27. We are excited to be part of … The kern county Libraryof the 21st Century • Customer-service oriented • User friendly • Expert staff • Up-to-date resources and technology • Community driven • Web access • Flexible and changing

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