Librarian I

Description and Essential Functions

Position Summary
To perform a variety of professional library work in the City libraries including reference services, materials selection, youth and adult services, readers’ advisory, cataloging, community programs and to do related work as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics
This is the first level in the Librarian series. Incumbent works under immediate supervision while learning job tasks, progressing to general supervision as procedures and processes of assigned area of responsibility are learned.

Essential Functions
Functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: provide reference service and instruction to library guests of all ages using print and digital resources answer questions from the public in person, over the telephone and electronically assist the public in making most effective use of library facilities ensure guests follow library rules plan and deliver library programs for youth and adults instruct guests on the use of digital resources and other library services and resolve general complaints deselect library materials based on condition, currency and relevance note gap in collections and make recommendations compile lists and bibliographies review books and make recommendations for their purchase develop seasonal and topical displays throughout library stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of library science and services resolve staffing emergencies and problems with the publics use of the library catalog, classify and assign subject headings to books and other publications may be responsible for library operations in the absence of senior staff when required conduct library tours train staff and volunteers as assigned prepare reports as assigned recommend budget needs to supervisor maintain order, quiet and safety in the library as needed assist in conducting research projects and special studies attend conferences of professional organizations and serve on committees, as required build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer services perform other related duties as assigned. WHEN ASSIGNED TO CIRCULATION : assign, supervise, review and participate in the work of staff in the circulation services section of the library establish work schedules distribute and balance the workload among employees and make day-to-day adjustments in accordance with established priorities review and evaluate employees work performance work with employees to correct deficiencies participate in the selection of staff and provide and/or coordinate staff training reduce and/or waive fines for guests as necessary monitor budget for hourly employees troubleshoot problems with library computers and other related equipment verify daily cash revenue reports and send to finance calculate and collect fines and other charges prepare and review reports and other correspondence.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

(1) Masters degree in Library Science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association OR

(2) Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in liberal studies, social science or a related field, supplemented by 9 semester or 12 quarter units of graduate library science education accredited by the American Library Association, AND three-years of paraprofessional library experience or completion of a library technician program from a community college or 9 Continuing Education Units in library science OR

(3) Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in liberal studies, social science or a related field and two-years paid paraprofessional experience in a library and current enrollment in an ALA accredited MLS program with 20% coursework completed OR

(4) Masters Degree in a subject and two-years paid paraprofessional experience in a library.

License or Certificate : May need to possess a valid California drivers license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: basic principles and practices of library services, organization and procedures basic research techniques using print and digital resources books, authors and reference sources in a variety of subject areas reference sources, cataloging techniques and Dewey decimal system pertinent Federal, State and local laws and library rules and policies and procedures public relations and methods for promoting library services and programs basic budgeting and needs assessments techniques basic principles and practices of supervision electronic equipment and digital applications related to assignment English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Ability to: learn to assess the needs of library guests and provide accurate reference information learn and use automated library systems and digital resources locate and evaluate sources of information on library materials search, evaluate, interpret and explain information read and interpret bibliographic standards, narrative and statistical data, information and documents may schedule staff and designate daily assignments to have all public service desks covered learn, interpret and apply pertinent Federal, State and local laws and library rules and policies and procedures plan and organize programs and promote interest in library services close branch ensuring public safety and proper closing of building use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines deal with customers in an effective manner operate electronic devices and software applications related to assignment communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work work with various cultural, ethnic, and diverse groups in a tactful and effective manner.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Additional Information

Recruitment No. 24707503
To be considered, applicants must submit a City Application by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date listed. Candidates whose applications indicate education and experience most directly related to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process.

Unless otherwise noted, a passing score must be achieved at each step of the selection process in order to have your name placed on the eligibility list for hiring consideration. The eligibility list established as a result of this recruitment will be for a duration of six (6) months, unless otherwise extended. All notices will be sent via e-mail.

Note: The examination materials for this recruitment are validated, copyrighted and/or inappropriate for review.