County of Monterey - Librarian II

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COUNTY OF MONTEREY
 invites applications for the position of: 
Librarian II


SALARY:

$2,006.40 - $2,738.40 Biweekly
$4,347.20 - $5,933.20 Monthly

CLOSING DATE: 02/07/14 11:59 PM

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Monterey County Free Libraries is seeking experienced library professionals who possess excellent interpersonal skills to ensure the delivery of outstanding library services and to manage professional, paraprofessional and support staff engaged in the daily library activities. The Library Department has vacancies in their Gonzales Library Branch and the Marina Library - Administrative Office. The Eligible List established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future openings at various locations in Monterey County.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Gonzales Library Branch Manager Position:

·       Manages a large branch or major work unit

·       Supervises, trains, evaluates and schedules subordinate staff including direct supervision of permanent and temporary staff, volunteers, etc

·       Provides and supervises provision of reference service directly to patrons in response to in-person or telephone requests and/or provides or supervises provision of second level reference service on more difficult questions from the branch staff.

·       Interacts with the branch service community, including civic government, community, library support and other agencies, groups and organizations; performs library outreach and works on or oversees community needs assessments

·       Oversees branch or work unit facilities, library materials and equipment, requesting maintenance, repair or replacement as appropriate

·       Provides readers advisory service to individuals and groups, evaluating user needs and assisting users in locating desired library materials and information

·       Plans and presents or supervises the presentation of children’s and/or adult programs

Marina Library - Programs, Outreach and Grants Manager Position:

·       Manage, plan and coordinate system-wide events and programming to include Summer Reading annually, Homework Centers year round, Shelf to Shore September through May and other programs as assigned

·       Supervise, train, evaluate and schedule paraprofessional subordinate(s).

·       Compose Press Releases, design and distribute flyers, etc. to publicize programs

·       Collaborate with the Foundation for MCFL, examples include:

a.       Design and implement methods to collect statistics and evaluate programs

i.      Report Homework Center statistics monthly

ii.      Report Summer Reading statistics annually

b.      Meet with potential and current funders to introduce and report on programs

c.       Organize the Cowboy Poetry contest and serve on the committee – annually

d.      Point of Contact for Homework Center product vendors (World Book Encyclopedia and Tutor.com)

·       Apply for, implement and report on multiple grant projects.

·       Plan and present youth, teen, and adult programming in branches as needed

·       Plan and conduct class visits in library branches and visits to schools

a.       Represent MCFL via Library Partners (a networking partnership of all public and school librarians that serve the Monterey Peninsula: Marina, Seaside, Carmel, Pacific Grove, and Monterey)

·       Perform outreach to various community organizations and civic government, in person and through events. Make presentations at community meetings

·       Participate as active member of School and Public Librarians Association of the Monterey Bay Area. Attends meetings, workshops, conferences and reads professional literature to keep abreast of new concepts and trends

·       Provide reference and reader’s advisory services, remotely or when visiting branches

EXAMPLES OF EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Thorough Knowledge of: Philosophy, trends and major challenges of library services; principles and practices of professional library work; library materials of various types and formats.

Working Knowledge of: Principles and practices of effective supervision and leadership; collection/program evaluation and management in relation to community needs; age level services including program presentation; emerging technologies such as online services and social media; provision of quality customer service.

Some Knowledge of: Management principles and practices; principles and trends of community and public relations, library automation systems and their management.

Skill to: Provide effective reference service; provide reading guidance to patrons of all ages; supervise, train, evaluate and schedule subordinate staff and library volunteers; practice, model, train staff in, and assure the delivery of, quality public library services; interpret library policies and procedures to both the public and to library staff; assist in developing, drafting and critiquing library policies and procedures; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; operate a personal computer with standard software, such as Word, Excel, Power Point and to learn specialized library software systems such as Polaris; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public; represent the Library in the community.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Bilingual English/Spanish and bicultural experience and skills is highly desirable.

Supplemental Questions

Librarian II Supplemental Questionnaire

*1.	Responses to these Supplemental Questions must be submitted with your application materials. Invitations to participate further in the process will be based on an evaluation of your application, resume, and the responses to these questions. Applications received without a Supplemental Questions Response will not be considered. A resume, letter, application, etc. will not be accepted as a substitute for a response to these questions. Please focus on the minimum qualifications listed on the job announcement when answering these questions. Number and address each question separately: Please ensure that you have responded to all questions below. 1.Please describe your education and/or experience in developing and implementing library programs in the following areas: -Age specific services, e.g. children, young adult, and adult services -Volunteer assessment and placement -Literacy -Community needs assessment -Community outreach -Working with community organizations
*2.	Please describe your experience in supervising or leading subordinate staff.