Palo Alto - City Palo Alto - Library Specialist

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CITY OF PALO ALTO
invites applications for the position of:
Library Specialist

SALARY: $22.29 - $27.37 Hourly
$3,863.60 - $4,744.13 Monthly
$46,363.20 - $56,929.60 Annually

OPENING DATE: 11/17/14

CLOSING DATE: 12/02/14 05:00 PM

DESCRIPTION:
Reports To: Various Library Managers or Supervisors
Supervises: Non-supervisory position, may assign work to clerical, temporary and /or volunteer staff

 Ideal Candidate

Bilingual skills are highly desirable, but not required.

Purpose of Classification

Under general supervision performs routine and specialized circulation activities involving library materials, files and equipment, using library computer system or technical tasks involved in preparation and/or repair of library collection records and materials.

Ideal Candidates

Bilingual skills are highly desirable, but not required.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Library Specialist is a classification found in the Library Division within the Department of Social and Community Services and is distinguished by the performance of a variety of complex clerical and coordinative tasks under minimal supervision. Incumbents are assigned to a particular unit with defined tasks and are required to have a detailed working knowledge of program areas. Significant portion of day may include direct public contact.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs all duties required to effectively operate circulation computer such as maintenance activities for hardware and software, telephone communication with computer engineers, interpretation of computer to staff, running and monitoring daily reports, library-wide supervision of computer downtime activity, building and maintaining required computer records and files.
• Performs routine circulation tasks required to serve public such as registering and updating files of borrowers; interpreting status of patron accounts, checking in and out library materials via computerized equipment, accepting payments for fines, bills, fees, assisting patrons with inquiries regarding availability and status of items in collections, and assisting users regarding circulation services.
• Collects, records, tabulates and deposits monies received daily from all library facilities, complying with cash handling procedures.
• Under direction of supervisor, develops, organizes and monitors procedures for circulation of all collections and maintenance of library equipment.
 Essential Functions:
• Maintains up-to-date reservations system including (coordinating requests city-wide,) utilizing the library computer as appropriate.
• Monitors total overdue processes.
• Schedules, trains, and coordinates work of clerical, temporary and volunteer staff in variety of routines.
• Coordinates daily processing activities.
• Responsible for the manual preparation of all materials for circulation. Uses specialized tools and equipment to prepare materials for public use.
• Responsible for the manual preparation and restoration of all items needing repair, including book and non-book items using specialized tools and equipment to re-back, rebind, recover, re-glue, relabel, resew, laminate and otherwise repair materials for public use.
• Responsible for manual preparation, preservation, and restoration of valuable, historical materials in the library collection.
• Builds and maintains on-line computer files of bibliographic data for all new items. - Gathers and compiles statistical data.
Related Functions:
• Selects, orders, and maintains supplies. Interacts directly with vendors to resolve ordering problems.
• May serve on library, City or cooperative library system committees.
• May select and deselect materials in a limited area.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, which would typically be acquired through:
• High school diploma or equivalent. and
• Two years of work experience.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:
 Please refer to the top of the jop posting.


MISSION: The Government of the City of Palo Alto exists to promote and sustain a superior quality of life in Palo Alto. In partnership with the community, our goal is to deliver cost-effective services in a personal, responsive and innovative manner.

Application Deadline: Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply promptly: The City of Palo Alto reserves the right to close any recruitment without notice. Positions without a closing date may close at any time. Other recruitments may be limited to a specific number of applicants. Please read job announcements thoroughly for important information.
Selection Process: Application screening will be part of the selection process. Based on application screening, those candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to an oral interview, which may include a written exam and/or practical exam.
Accommodation: Persons with disabilities who require special accommodations may contact the Human Resources Department at 650 329-2376.
Resumes: are welcome as attachments; however they are not accepted in lieu of a complete City application.
The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender, age, national origin or disability.

To Apply visit our website at www.cityofpaloalto.org

Position #201400244
LIBRARY SPECIALIST
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Library Specialist Supplemental Questionnaire

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