City of Carmel-by-the-Sea - Library - Local History Librarian II - Full Time

Local History Librarian II

Closing:  Friday, March 25th at 5:00p.m

Salary: $57,132 - $69,444

Position and Supplemental Questions: http://ci.carmel.ca.us/carmel/index.cfm/linkservid/1E9B50CB-3048-7B3D-C5CF5F0061F02276/showMeta/0/

Employment Application: http://ci.carmel.ca.us/carmel/index.cfm/linkservid/5CB3994A-3048-7B3D-C55476219E4EFF73/showMeta/0/

Website: http://ci.carmel.ca.us/carmel/index.cfm/residents/city-employment-volunteer-opportunities/

The Position

The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea is seeking a responsible and professional Local History Librarian II to provide supervisory and specialized support services for the Local History Department / Archives of the Harrison Memorial Library. The Local History Librarian II performs a variety of work in support of the Library Department, and should have the ability to:

• Select and evaluate materials including books, magazines, audio, video, and CD-Rom products; continually weed collection making decisions regarding dated materials and number of copies to retain in collection.
• Supervise and train staff and volunteers in duties related to assigned area of responsibility.
• Instruct patrons and staff in the use of the Library and its resources and equipment.
• Create, organize, and produce local history displays, lecture series, and bibliographies.
• Perform a variety of public relations duties; make public speaking appearances before local groups and organizations; promote Library usage through programming, public relations, outreach, and tours.
• Maintain a variety of records and statistics; conduct research projects as requested; prepare a variety of reports.
• Prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Participate on a variety of committees, boards, and task forces; attend and participate in professional group meetings.
• Deal courteously and tactfully with the public in response to inquiries and complaints, provide information regarding  rules and regulations.
• Develop, maintain, and preserve the local history collections and archive.
• Coordinate the selection and acquisition of new machinery, equipment, supplies, and technical components. The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate possesses the following attributes and skills:
• Knowledge of operations, services and activities of a library system including local history services.
• Ability to develop and implement library programs and services applicable to the needs of patrons and the community.
• Ability to assist library patrons in response to reference and related library questions.
• Ability to identify and respond to community, City Administrator, and Board issues, concerns, and needs.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to life 30 lbs., and load and unload materials.

Education & Experience

Education:

• Equivalent to a Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited college or university.

Experience:

• Two years of responsible professional library experience in Local History / Archives.

Application and Selection Process

The closing date for this recruitment is Friday, March 25th at 5:00p.m. Applicants must file an original City Employment Application; please submit a Resume, Cover Letter, and completed Supplemental Questions (attached) in addition to the application packet. Incomplete and/or illegible applications will be disqualified. Faxes not accepted. Request Application Packet:

Human Resources Office

P.O. Box CC

Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921

(831)-620-2000

via website: http://ci.carmel.ca.us/carmel/

Submit all applications to CBTSjobs@ci.carmel.ca.us