Calabasas - Calabasas Library - Librarian - Part Time

LIBRARIAN

Part-Time, 15-20 hours per week

$25.07-$31.37 per hour

Department: Administrative Services

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Summary Description:

Under general supervision, performs professional library functions involved in assisting library patrons with their informational needs; plan and implement library programs; participate in the development of the library collection; and provide assistance, education and information to the public regarding library use and services.

Essential Job Duties:

The following tasks are essential for this position.  Incumbents in this classification may not perform all of these tasks, or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.

• Answer reference questions and reader=s advisory questions; assists or instructs in the use of the library resources.
• Evaluate and select library materials; recommend and purchase materials for collection development; remove obsolete, non-relevant and worn books from library collection.
• Interpret and communicate library policies and programs to staff, patrons and community groups.
• Assist in the development and implementation of programs and services.
• Participate in the administration of a variety of library programs including volunteer and summer youth; develop and coordinate assigned library programs.
• Recommend additions to collection and services appropriate to the needs of the community.
• Work with automated systems; perform searches of databases.
• Conduct school class visits and other community outreach programs.
• Assist with budget recommendations for collection development.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Knowledge, Skill and Ability: 

• Knowledge of:
• Library policies, procedures and functions.
• Office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.
• Principles of professional and technical library work including methods, practices and techniques of library classification, cataloging and referencing.
• Computerized cataloging, bibliographical, acquisition and circulation system databases.
  
• Skill and Ability to:
• Operate computerized cataloging, bibliographical, acquisition and circulation data systems.
• Assist library patrons in response to reference and directional library questions.
• Perform professional and technical library tasks.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Training and Experience:

• A Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in library science or related field is required.
• Two years of increasingly professional and technical library experience is highly desirable.

Licenses and Certificates:

• Possession of a valid California driver's license and live-scan fingerprinting clearance.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: 

• Requires vision (which may be corrected) to read small print.
• Requires the mobility to stand, stoop, reach and bend.
• Requires mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects.
• Requires the ability to stand for long periods.
• Library environment; work closely with the public; work with computer and office equipment.
• May be required to use personal vehicle in the course of employment.
• May be required to attend periodic evening meetings and/or to travel within and out of City boundaries to attend meetings
• May be required to work evenings or weekends.
• Requires the ability to lift, push, and/or pull items which do not exceed 25 pounds.

Application Procedure:

Candidates must complete a City of Calabasas application and submit a resume. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis. Applications are available on the City website. Faxed or emailed applications and/or resumes are not accepted.

 Applications should be submitted to:

 City of Calabasas

 Human Resources Division

 100 Civic Center Way

 Calabasas, CA 91302