City of Alhambra - Library - Librarian I - Part TIme

LIBRARIAN I

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD: November 5, 2015 – December 3, 2015 @ 4:30 p.m. 

• No facsimiles or postmarks accepted. 
• Applications are available at:
  
  Alhambra City Hall Personnel Department
  111 S. First Street
  Alhambra, CA. 91801,
  
  or website: http://www.cityofalhambra.org/page/248/employment_jobs/

SALARY RANGE/BENEFITS: 

• $20.92 – $25.40 PER HOUR. 
• This position does not receive benefits.

POSITION: 

• The Librarian I, is an entry level position that performs a wide range of professional services, including, but not limited to: reference and reading guidance for all ages.

DUTIES:

• Offers specialized professional assistance to patrons at all reference service desks;
• Answers factual ready reference questions as well as in-depth research requests;
• assists patrons in the effective use of library materials and equipment. In addition to the above primary responsibilities will:
• participate in community outreach such as library tours and class/school visits; performs other related
• duties or assignments as required.
• Cross training in all public service areas will be required.

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES: EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:

• Experience in a public library environment, working with reference materials and providing reader advisory service and a Master’s Degree in Librarianship from an accredited college or university.
• A valid California Class “C” Driver’s License is required.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: 

Knowledge of: 

• Computers.

Ability to:

• effectively work with children, parents and caregivers;
• effectively perform multiple tasks under pressure;
• bilingual abilities in Asian languages are desirable but not required.

SELECTION PROCESS:

•  Applicants must submit a completed City of Alhambra Employment Application form prior to the final filing date.
• Applications will be screened for qualifications and appropriate background and only the most qualified will be invited to participate in the examination process.
• Successful candidates must achieve a minimum passing score in each of the test components.
• Applicants will be notified by mail as to the test date, time and location.
• The examination process will include the following: Oral Interview 100%
• Candidates will be required to pass a City administered pre-employment physical and may be required to pass a thorough background investigation and polygraph examination as a part of the Selection Process.
• Candidates who do not pass will be disqualified and removed from the eligibility list.

ACCOMMODATION:

• Applicants with legal disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact the Personnel Department at least five (5) working days prior to the examination date.