Sacramento Public Library - Youth Services Selector - Full Time

Librarian – Youth Services Selector

Sacramento Public Library

Close Date: May 29, 2015

Salary: $24.82 - $33.26 Hourly

https://www.calopps.org/ViewAgencyJob.cfm?ID=21180&kw=

The Sacramento Public Library (SPL) is seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic and innovative librarian to serve as the Youth Services Selector. The successful candidate possesses a passion for developing collections for children and teens, along with exceptional communication skills and a strong commitment to public service.

The person in this position has responsibility for selecting children and teen materials in all formats for SPL. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Review, evaluate and recommend library material/digital content for acquisition replacement or to be deaccessioned
• Collaborate with public services staff to assess collection needs
• Meet with representatives of publishers and other vendors, evaluate services offered and supplied to the library
• Assign materials to the Central Library and branches
• Assemble recommended lists of titles for replacement or enrichment
• Contribute reviews and bibliographies for social media and the web site
• Maintain current awareness of the publishing industry
• Serve on collection-related committees

Ideal Candidate:

• The ideal candidate will have:
• A minimum of two years of experience with selection of materials for children and teens
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Skill in time management; organizational skills
• A willingness and ability to travel to branches on a regular basis

Benefits:

• This is a full-time, represented opportunity with benefits.  Some of our benefits include:
• Choice of benefits from: Western Health Advantage, Sutter Health Plus or Kaiser
• 2 different Delta Dental plans
• VSP Vision Plan Option
• Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Health Savings Plan ($30 per pay check)
• Optional ICMA 457 Deferred Compensation
• AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
• Optional Legal Shield
• Recognition Program
• California Public Employment Retirement System (CalPERS)
• Tuition Reimbursement

Please complete CalOPPS.org application and follow the special instructions for consideration.  This position is open to the qualified candidates that apply by the 5pm Friday, May 29, 2015 deadline.