County of Santa Clara - Electronic Resources Librarian I

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FINAL FILING DATE: 10/08/13. If the Final Filing Date states "Continuous", the application filing period may close any time after ten business days from the issue date of this job announcement if sufficient qualified applications have been received. Postmarks are not acceptable, therefore it is important to submit your application as soon as possible.

THE POSITION

Under supervision, to perform professional library work related to electronic resources.

This recruitment requires the submission of an online application. No paper applications will be accepted. Applicants must apply online at www.sccjobs.org. Computers are available at the County Government Center, 70 West Hedding Street, 8th Floor, East Wing, San Jose, CA 95110, normal business hours, for applicants to apply online.

All applicants are required to complete the supplemental questionnaire. Applications received without the completion of the supplemental questionnaire will be rejected.

Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit.  Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied.  Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts.

Click here to access all Memoranda of Understanding and most recent Summary of Changes.

TYPICAL TASKS

• Administers public and staff web services (including the library blog and the staff resource page;
   
• Implements time-sensitive updates to website information;
   
• Designs and/or participates in the design of web pages, and performs layout work, linking, and all the other tasks required to create, develop and expand web pages and services;
   
• Provides a simplified means for library staff to place content into the web environment with a minimum of effort and training;
   
• Provides staff training on web services and on web-based subscription services;
   
• Participates in the design and maintenance of the IPAC (Internet-based Public Access Catalog);
   
• Participates in the maintenance of the RPA (Remote Patron Authentication) system;
   
• Keeps informed of new developments in information technology;
   
• Evaluates selected software and hardware products and assesses their feasibility;
   
• Participates in evaluating current electronic collection and selecting and deselecting electronic materials;
   
• Answers reference questions, both in person and via interactive web-based reference interface and webmaster email;
   
• Answers questions from the public and staff regarding functionality of the web environment;
   
• Participates in developing or modifying procedures;
   
• Develops and presents statistical reports on use of electronic resources and the web environment;
   
• Works closely and effectively with Technical Services staff, Systems Office staff, and the Graphic Designer;
   
• Participates in professional organizations and attends workshops and meetings;
   
• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker;
   
• Performs other related duties as required.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Possession of a Master’s Degree in Library Science or its recognized equivalent from a library school accredited by the American Library Association
 

AND
 

One (1) year of education or experience in web design, current web related programming languages, and automated library systems.

Possession of a valid California Drivers license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County Drivers Permit.

Knowledge of:

• Library tools, methods and procedures;
   
• Web design;
   
• Current web-related programming languages;
   
• Automated library systems;
   
• Classification and cataloging systems and principles;
   
• Principles and procedures of reference;
   
• Effective training techniques;
   
• Common office software applications such as email, word processing and internet browsers;
   
• Library services, programs, and policies that serve the community.

Ability to :

• Establish effective and tactful oral communications in serving a wide variety of individuals;
   
• Advise and instruct patrons and staff in the use of library electronic resources;
   
• Analyze community needs and make recommendations to meet those needs;
   
• Write effectively;
   
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
   
• Reason logically to define problems, collect and process data and reach valid conclusions.

Veterans Preference Information

This recruitment has been identified as non-entry level by the Human Resources Director. Any veteran who has submitted a copy of their DD214 form, and received an honorable discharge within the last five years, will be given a preferential credit of five percent (ten percent for those identified as disabled veterans), after attaining a passing examination score for a numerically scored examination.

THE EXAMINATION PROCESS: The examination process may include one or more of the following: application review, application appraisal, preliminary competitive rating, performance test, written test, and/or oral interview examination.

This recruitment may require completion of Supplemental Questions in order to evaluate your education, training and experience relative to the required knowledge and abilities for the position you are applying for.

Your responses to the questions may also be reviewed and scored in a Competitive Rating evaluation process based on pre-determined rating criteria. Your answers should be as complete as possible, as no additional information will be accepted from applicants once the Competitive Rating evaluation has begun.

*New Hires shall be subject to a pre-employment criminal background check.

 
Electronic Resources Librarian I Supplemental Questionnaire

*	1.	Please describe your experience with web design and web program languages. Include name of employer, work title, dates and hours worked per week, and the program languages with which you have experience.
*	2.	Please describe your experience in providing formal presentations/classes to various library professionals (e.g., presentations at American Library Association conference). Include name of employer, work title, dates worked and hours worked per week.
*	3.	Please describe your experience in providing training to library patrons and/or staff. Include type of training, name of employer, work title, dates worked and hours worked per week.
*	4.	Please list type of projects you have overseen/coordinated for an entire library system to implement a new technology, improve the user experience for library patrons, or develop a new service. Include name of employer, work title, dates worked and hours worked per week.
* Required Question