Beverly Hills - Librarian III

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/beverlyhills/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=610065

$31.91 - $39.64 Hourly    $2,552.77 - $3,171.23 Biweekly    $5,531.00 - $6,871.00 Monthly    $66,372.00 - $82,452.00 Annually
OPENING DATE: 03/04/13
CLOSING DATE: 04/16/13
THE POSITION
Under the direction of a Divisional Supervisor/Senior Librarian, responsible for direct and indirect supervision of professional and other library personnel when assigned to area of responsibility.

MAJOR DUTIES
• Administers major library programs, collections or services.
• Assists in the development and implementation of library goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
• Participates in selecting books and materials for inclusion in program collections and provides assistance in area of specialty in developing programs to stimulate patron’s interest.
• Coordinates and supervises acquisition, cataloging, classification, circulation, distribution, and care and preservation of library materials.
• Provides reference and readers advisory service.
• Responds to citizen’s complaints and inquiries.
• Assists in preparing and administering the program budgets.
• Participates in recommending facility modifications, purchases and maintenance of equipment needed in the library programs.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Possession of a Masters of Library Science degree from an accredited college or university, supplemented by specialized courses related to the library program area to which assigned; Five years of professional library experience in a public library including experience in the field of specialization required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.



KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Skill in adapting to changing community demographics and patron needs.
• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively in interpreting patron needs.
• Problem solving skills to respond to citizen complaints.
• Skill in administering and developing programs in assigned area.
• Skill in preparing program budgets.
• Thorough knowledge of standard library practices and procedures.
• Skill in locating books and materials to be included in assigned area's programs.
• Understanding of facilities maintenance.