Beverly Hills Public Library - Librarian III

Librarian III (Exempt)

Salary   $74,473.32 - $92,523.84 Annually

Location   Beverly Hills Public Library, CA

Job Type Full-time 

Department Community Services - Library

Job Number 15-BS00-002 

Closing Continuous

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Job Summary

• The application filing period begins Tuesday September 1, 2015 until filled. Applications received on or before Wednesday, September 30 will be the first group of applications to be reviewed.
• Under the direction of a Divisional Supervisor/Senior Librarian, responsible for direct and indirect supervision of professional and other library personnel when assigned to area of responsibility.

Major Duties

• Administers major library programs, collections or services.
• Assists in the development and implementation of library goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
• Participates in selecting books and materials for inclusion in program collections and provides assistance in area of specialty in developing programs to stimulate patron's interest.
• Coordinates and supervises acquisition, cataloging, classification, circulation, distribution, and care and preservation of library materials.
• Provides reference and readers advisory service.
• Responds to citizen's complaints and inquiries.
• Assists in preparing and administering the program budgets.
• Participates in recommending facility modifications, purchases and maintenance of equipment needed in the library programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a Masters of Library Science degree from an accredited college or university, supplemented by specialized courses related to the library program area to which assigned; AND
• Five (5) years of professional library experience in a public library including experience in the field of specialization required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Skill in adapting to changing community demographics and patron needs.
• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively in interpreting patron needs.
• Problem solving skills to respond to citizen complaints.
• Skill in administering and developing programs in assigned area.
• Skill in preparing program budgets.
• Thorough knowledge of standard library practices and procedures.
• Skill in locating books and materials to be included in assigned area's programs.
• Understanding of facilities maintenance.