Los Angeles – LA County Public Library – Librarian I

URL: https://tinyurl.com/kfrqsdu

Salary: $55,875.36 - $73,286.16 Annually

Closing Date: Always Open

RESTRICTED TO PERMANENT PUBLIC LIBRARY EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THEIR INITIAL PROBATIONARY PERIOD.

POSITION:

Performs professional library work and provides information in general reference, audio-visual, children's, young adult services, or classifies, catalogs, reviews and evaluates books.

Essential Job Functions

·        Interacts positively with a variety of people in different situations in person and by telephone.  Gives book talks, conducts reading programs, answers a variety of questions and services on committees. 

·        Promotes customer satisfaction through friendly, efficient service, and resolves customer complaints.

·        Communicates orally in a clear, friendly, and organized manner. 

·        Communicates in writing clearly and accurately.  Prepares reports and bibliographies; develops programs and related announcements.

·        Uses computer terminals and peripherals to serve customers and conduct research.

·        Exerts physical ability to retrieve/replace library materials from shelves ranging from floor level to 90 inches above the floor.

·        Operates a variety of office equipment.

·        In charge of a small community library during the short-term absence of its manager, as needed.

·        Travels throughout Los Angeles County for meetings and training.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

OPTION I:   A Master of Library Science degree from an accredited* college or university.

OPTION II:  Current status as a Librarian I, Temporary** working full-time in the service of the County of Los Angeles Public Library.   

**Temporary employees who have completed at least 120 working days of satisfactory service as a Librarian I, Temporary may compete in the departmental promotional examination.

PHYSICAL CLASS III-MODERATE:

Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

LICENSE:

A valid California Class "C" Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

In order to receive to receive credit for a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Library Science (MLS), you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization at the time of filing.

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

PART I: An evaluation of experience and education based upon application information weighted 50%.

PART II: An Appraisal of Promotability (AP) to evaluate knowledge and skills, verbal and written communication, adaptability, work habits and attitude, problem solving, personal and public relations weighted 50%.

Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on EACH weighted part of the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register.