LIBRARIAN
II
Opening Date/Time: Mon. 03/02/15 12:00 AM Pacific Time
Closing Date/Time: Fri.
03/20/15 5:00 PM Pacific Time
Salary: $4,988.67 -
$6,179.72 Monthly
Location: City
Hall, 11710 Telegraph Road, Santa Fe Springs, California
Department: Comm
Svcs/Library
The City of Santa Fe Springs seeks applicants for the
position of Librarian II. This is a
full-time, benefited position. Qualified candidates will also possess at least
one year of experience working in a Literacy Program in addition to meeting the
minimum requirements for this position.
Examples Of Essential Duties:
- Under general supervision, promotes education and reading in the community at large; assists patrons in research and information needs; provides appropriate materials for the community; creates enjoyable and informative programs for library patrons and the public.
Education and Experience:
- Master’s degree in Library Science, Library and Information Science or related field from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited institution at time of appointment.
- Three (3) years of progressive professional library experience, that includes computer and customer service experience, at least one of which was in a public library, and at least one year in a supervisory capacity.
- One (1) year of experience working in a Literacy Program
Essential Job Specific Duties:
- Assists patrons in the use of library services and tools; access and retrieves information, both electronic and in print; researches and responds to technical reference questions.
- Creates promotional text for fliers, posters, and newsletter articles; compiles and provides statics on programs.
- Assists in planning and conducting of interdepartmental and divisional events.
- Plans, organizes, and conducts public programs designed to interest and familiarize community to library services.
- Assists with Literacy tutor and learner recruitment, evaluations, and assessments.
- Supervises, trains, schedules, and evaluates assigned staff members and volunteers; provides support to paraprofessional staff.
Other Job Specific Duties:
- Evaluates, selects, and deselects materials for the Library's collection based on established selection criteria and patrons' needs; purchases library materials.
- Communicates with book publishing representatives to evaluate their printed and electronic products for addition to the Library's collection; maintains awareness of trends in book and electronic publishing.
- Manages and troubleshoots public access computers and electronic resources; updates Library website.
- Provides input and proactive ideas and suggestions on library services, programs, policies, and procedures.
- May represent the Library in meetings with citizens, special interest groups, and other City department committees as assigned.
- Works collaboratively with all Library and City staff as well as with volunteers and Library support groups.
- Provides direction to volunteers and paraprofessional staff.
- Prepares a variety of reports; maintains records.
- Performs related duties as required.
- Oversees and manages selected budgets.
- Writes, administers, and reports on grants for library programs and services.
- Plans and conducts staff meetings.
Typical Qualifications:
Knowledge of:
- Professional library theories, issues, and trends;
- Research techniques, including bibliographic research;
- Fundamentals of cataloging and collection development;
- Integrated Library systems; Customer service best practices;
- City policies and procedures; Departmental policies and procedures;
- Basic principles of supervision;
- Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations;
- English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation;
- Modern office procedures and equipment including computers;
- Word processing and other related software applications;
- Grant writing practices; Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
Ability to:
- Assist patrons in the use of library services and tools;
- Research and respond to technical reference questions;
- Plan, organize, and conduct public programs;
- Provide effective customer service, including reference and readers advisory services;
- Follow written and oral instructions;
- Work independently in the absence of supervision;
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
- Work with accuracy and attention to detail;
- Operate and use modern office equipment;
- Effectively organize and prioritize assigned work;
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other people;
- Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.
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