Beverly Hills Public Library - Librarian I

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TITLE: Librarian I (as needed, part-time hourly)

SALARY: $29.82 - $36.94 Hourly

OPENING DATE: 04/15/15

CLOSING DATE: 05/18/15

THE POSITION

Performs a variety of professional librarian duties including reference, reader's advisory, and collection development.

MAJOR DUTIES

Assists patrons at the reference and information desks in using library materials and services; elicits, interprets, and answers requests at the desk and by telephone; instructs and assists patrons in using the on-line catalog and the Dewey decimal system and in making effective use of the library's collection; directs patrons to directories, indexes, and other reference tools and to other areas of the library; provides reader's advisory.

Assists in researching professional journals and in evaluating, selecting, and acquiring materials for the circulating collection and CD-ROM and on-line services; assists in weeding the collection.

Compiles bibliographies on specific topics; maintains files of materials and answers to patron's questions.

Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education Requirement: Master's degree in Library Science.

Note: A Master's degree in Library Science (MLS) is required for this position. The Office of Human Resources will allow non-MLS graduates to apply based on the following criteria:

Candidate currently enrolled in an accredited graduate program in Library Information Science, and the expected graduation date is June 2015; AND

When a candidate has been selected and offered a position, he/she must show proof of graduation date with a MLS in or prior to June 2015.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Standard library policies, practices and procedures; high level of commitment to public service.

Communicate clearly and effectively; follow written and oral instructions.

Locating library materials; interpreting patrons' needs; assisting patrons in answering reference questions; evaluating and selecting materials in various formats; promoting interest in library services.

Librarian I (As Needed, Part-time hourly) Supplemental Questionnaire

* 1. As part of the minimum requirement, do you have a Master of Library Science (MLS) degree from an accredited college/university?

Yes Yes     No No

*2. If you have not obtained your Master's degree in Library/Information Science (MLS) within the next few months, when is your MLS graduation date?

Checkbox Not applicable, I do not/will not have a MLS degree

Checkbox I obtained my MLS degree PRIOR to June 2015

Checkbox I will obtain my MLS degree IN June 2015

Checkbox I will obtain my MLS degree AFTER June 2015

* Required Question