City of Oakland - Librarian II (Selective Certification - Children's Services)

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The City of Oakland is currently recruiting to fill three Librarian II (Selective Certification - Children's Services) vacancies in the Oakland Public Library.
General Position:Under general direction, incumbents perform a variety of professional duties in the operation of City of Oakland library services, including specialized and general reference, readers advisory, material selection and program planning; and to provide lead direction to assigned staff.

Selective Certification:
The current vacancy is located in the Oakland Public Library. The position is responsible for providing children's services; library research and orientation classes; reader's advisory; manage a collection of children's books and materials; develop children's programs and activities; and serve as lead resource for system-wide children's services work groups.The eligible list established from this recruitment will only be used to fill positions selectively certified in Children's Services.

Although no current vacancies require a specific language, the eligible list may be used to fill future vacancies that may require bilingual skills.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
General Librarian II Positions:

• Conduct reference interview with patrons to determine inquiry needs; provide reference and reading guidance to children and adults, including the location, selection and use of materials; address special research needs.
• Conduct training and supervise subordinate staff; write performance evaluations.
• Manage materials budget.
• Read and evaluate professional reviews of books, magazines, video cassettes or other materials for additions to library collection.
• Analyze circulation, book loss or registration trends; withdraw worn, dated and/or damaged materials from the collection.
• Identify, select and order appropriate reference materials, books and resources for adults and children.
• Assist the Senior Librarian of a special library service such as Cataloging, Branch Office, Youth Room, regional hub branch library or other major unit.
• Utilize and contribute to the maintenance of accurate on-line bibliographic data base; conduct on-line data base search as needed.
• Classify and catalog library materials.
• Answer questions; explain policies and procedures; address complaints from public and agencies.
• May oversee the daily operations of a library facility.
• Represent library at community meetings and events.
• Present adult or children's programs on specific subjects.
• Prepare oral and written reports.
• Monitor facilities and equipment maintenance and safety.
• Follow oral and written directions.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

For Selectively Certified Positions in Children's Services:

• Conduct story times for children within the 0-5 age group.
• Conduct library and research orientation to visiting K-6 classes.
• Provide reader's advisory for children.
• Manage a collection of books and other materials for children ages 0-14.
• Participate in outreach to neighborhood schools and other groups that serve children.
• Develop programs and activities to engage children ages 0-12 and their caregivers.
• Serve as a lead resource for system-wide children's services work groups, and mentor for new children's services librarians.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION:

General Librarian II Positions:
Education:

A Master's degree in library science from an American Library Association accredited graduate program. 

Experience:

One year of experience comparable to the Librarian I position in the City of Oakland.


For Selectively Certified Positions in Children's Services:

Education:

A Master's degree in library science from an American Library Association accredited graduate program,  and the successful completion of two (2) MLIS courses with the word "children" or "youth" in the course title, or otherwise indicating academics in children's services to users ages 0-14 years. Job training and/or special courses in library needs of the community, specialized areas of library services or technical areas are desirable. One year full-time work experience in children's services in a library, classroom, day/summer camp, daycare, preschool, or similar work environment may be substituted for the two (2) MLIS courses.

NOTE: 
Applicants currently attending an accredited MLS/MLIS graduate program may submit an application up to three months prior to receiving their accredited MLS/MLIS degree. Candidates who are three months or less away from receiving their award of degree MUST submit proof of enrollment and verification of the  anticipated graduation date (from the graduate program) to be considered. 
The MLS/MLIS degree must be completed and verified prior to the candidate being placed on the eligible list and appointed to a Librarian II position. Applicants MUST submit, as an attachment to the online application, acceptable verification which can be college transcripts and/or notice from the college or university.

Experience:

One year of full-time experience comparable to the Librarian I (Children's Services) position in the City of Oakland.

License:
None required. However, possession of a California Driver's License will be required if assigned to drive the Bookmobile.

Other Requirements:
Proficiency in a foreign language may be required.

Knowledge of:

• Standard and specialized reference sources, including general bibliographic references, trade and national bibliographic references, catalogs and indexes.
• Principles of supervision and training.
• Library organization, technology and procedures; principles of program planning.
• Public contact skills.
• Principles of library materials selection, classification and cataloging.
• Principles of program planning.
• Automated library functions.
• Written and oral communication skills.

Ability to:

• Analyze program and book needs of the public; recommend books, other materials, and program content; assist readers with difficult research problems.
• Provide lead direction, train, delegate and coordinate assigned staff.
• Prepare library materials, programs, exhibits and displays.
• Prepare written and oral reports.
• Communicate effectively with the public, in both oral and written form.
• Answer questions and complaints.
• Classify and catalog routine materials.
• Follow oral and written directions.
• Lift up to thirty pounds in certain assignments.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Stage I: The first stage in the selection process will consist of a review of each applicant employment application, current resume (when applying on-line, scan and attach your resume), and signed supplemental questionnaire for minimum qualifications (weighted pass/fail). Applications submitted without all required materials will not be given further consideration.

Stage II: The second stage will consist of subject matter experts evaluating and rating the completed supplemental questionnaires.  Applicant responses to the supplemental questions must demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities listed in the qualifications section of this announcement.  The evaluation of supplemental questions may be weighted 100% of an applicant score (before residency and/or veteran points) and may determine rank on the eligible list.  If a sufficient number of quality application packets are received, the supplemental screening may be followed by a third stage and the most qualified applicants will be invited to the next stage. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement to Stage III.

Stage III: The third stage may consist of an oral examination that may be preceded by a brief written exercise (weighted 100%) that will test the knowledge, skills and abilities listed in the qualifications section.The ranked eligible list may be developed directly from the supplemental screening OR the results of Stage III. Candidates must earn a scale score of 70 in this examination process to be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration.  

The City of Oakland reserves the right to modify the selection process as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity.

How to Apply

Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least an hour to submit your application if you are a new user on the system. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at:  http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oaklandca/default.cfm

If you do not have access to a computer, there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also work stations at the Department of Human Resources Management, 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612. Work stations are available during regular business hours (normally 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). 

Our on-line application system is provided by NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online, please contact the Help Desk at (877) 204-4442.

You may also call the City of Oakland Department of Human Resources Management at (510) 238-3112 for information.

Date Of Examination:To Be Announced

 

ADVISORIES Immigration and Reform Control Act: In compliance with the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986 the City of Oakland will only hire individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Exam Access Accommodation: In compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations, the City of Oakland will employ and promote qualified individuals without regard to disability. The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must do so no later than five working days after the final filing date for receipt of applications, otherwise it may not be possible to arrange accommodations for the selection process. Such requests should be addressed to the Department of Human Resources Management, 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612-2019 or call (510) 238-3112 or TDD (510) 238-3254. The City of Oakland is an EEO/ADA Employer. Please read the City of Oakland's Employment Information Pamphlet, which can be viewed online, prior to applying for a position at the City of Oakland.

http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/HumanResources/index.htm 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza - 2nd Floor Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 238-3112

Position #13-AP217-08SC LIBRARIAN II (SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION - CHILDREN'S SERVICES) VB

Librarian II (Selective Certification - Children's Services) Supplemental Questionnaire

*	1.	(Selective Certification) Please describe your concept of high quality customer service and community outreach, as it relates to serving children. In your response, provide examples of how you have successfully applied these concepts, and how you could apply this experience to a library environment.
*	2.	(Selective Certification) What is your experience developing and implementing library programs for children? If you do not have experience in this area, please describe coursework, education or training that has provided you with the knowledge and ability to perform tasks successfully in this area.
*	3.	(Selective Certification) Please explain how your coursework and/or experience has prepared you to manage a collection of books and other materials for children. In your response, give an example of your experience applying children's developmental needs to material selection.
*	4.	Describe your experience working in a multi-cultural/multi-ethnic community. In your response, include the following: (A) Your involvement with a variety of individuals including children, senior citizens, disabled persons and non-English speaking persons. (B) A challenge you observed in providing services to children in diverse communities, and your methodology for overcoming the challenge.
*	5.	Although the current vacancy does not require bilingual skills, the eligible list established may be used to fill future vacancies that may require bilingual skills. Please note, bilingual skills will be tested prior to a final offer of employment. Identify the language(s) for which you have bilingual conversational proficiency. If you do not have bilingual conversational proficiency in any of the identified languages, check the appropriate box
		Spanish  Cantonese  Mandarin  do not have bilingual conversational proficiency in any of the identified languages, but I am still interested in the position
* Required Question