Sonoma County - Sonoma County Library - History and Genealogy Librarian

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Sonoma County Library

History and Genealogy Librarian

THE POSITION

Under general direction, and operating independently, supervises and oversees the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the History & Genealogy Library, and does related work as required. The History & Genealogy Librarian provides strategic leadership in a rapidly shifting environment of information delivery, and has primary responsibility for collecting and preserving local information for future generations. The Sonoma County Library seeks, through its History & Genealogy Library, to be a vital link in the way our communities understand themselves and each other, through an understanding of our history and evolving present-day.

TYPICAL TASKS include but are not limited to:

Provides reference service to those doing research in local history, government and genealogy; oversees projects related to collecting, cataloging, and making accessible a wide variety of materials relating to local and California history, and to genealogy; gives workshops in genealogy and historical research; instructs volunteers in Library policy and the use of the collection; develops and maintains positive ongoing relationships with external groups in order to identify community needs and enhance public services; serves as the Library’s representative to the Sonoma County Historical Records Commission and the Sonoma County Genealogical Society; serves as the archivist of County documents; coordinates the Library’s historical digital collection efforts.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Principles and techniques of professional librarianship; selection and organization of library materials and resources to meet patron needs; reference resources and methods and other information acquisition methods; staff supervision, training, and performance evaluation; program development and administration; principles and practices of budget preparation and administration; library technology; professional ethics and obligations; principles and techniques of archival practice; special subject knowledge in Sonoma County history, and genealogy.

ABILITY TO:

Hire, train, supervise staff; act independently with minimal supervision; demonstrate initiative and sound judgement to react appropriately and make appropriate decisions; establish effective working relationships and effectively communicate orally and in writing; lead and implement change; organize and prioritize work in a busy and demanding environment while practicing flexibility during changes in deadlines and shifts; evaluate materials for addition to the library collection; provide comprehensive library services to the public; evaluate and respond appropriately to patron needs; advise patrons on library services and selection of materials.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited institution; plus three years experiences as a professional librarian, two of which were in a public library in history or related area such as archival principles; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; possession of an undergraduate, or graduate degree in history; attendance at the Western Archives Institute of the Society of California Archivists or equivalent is desirable. Spanish bilingual skills are desirable but not required.

APPLICATION: A formal application is required. Applications can be obtained from the Library jobs page: http://sonomalibrary.org/sites/default/files/application.pdf or by contacting Carmen Lopez-Caswell at clopez-caswell@sonoma.lib.ca.us. Please send your completed application by e-mail to jobapps@sonoma.lib.ca.us or fax (527-5076), or mail to 211 E Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95404.