City of Stockton – Librarian I

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Salary:  $4,084.93 - $5,244.15 Monthly

Job Number:  1217-03859

Closing:  12/29/2017 5:00PM Pacific

Tentative Examination Date:  Week of January 23, 2018

 

This recruitment is being conducted as an Open/Promotional recruitment. Current full-time regular status at time of application City of Stockton employees may apply for this position as a promotional opportunity and successful candidates will be placed on a promotional list.  All other candidates may apply for this position as an open competitive opportunity and successful candidates will be placed on an open list.  The appointing authority will have the option of requesting names from the promotional list, the open list, or a combination of both.

These lists may be used to fill future vacancies.

Prior to appointment, eligible candidates may be required to submit to and successfully pass a background investigation, which will include fingerprinting.

Under general supervision, performs routine to complex professional librarian work involving the selection, cataloging, circulation or reference use of library materials, provision of library services to all age groups, or the direction of a branch library, limited-hours branch libraries, or support units of the library; performs related work as assigned.

Class Characteristics:

This is a deep class in which incumbents may be assigned to any level, provided that they possess the required education and experience, and successfully demonstrate proficiency which meets the qualifications for the class to which they are to be assigned.

This is the entry level class in the professional librarian series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents provide assistance and service to customers while learning library policies, procedures, and operations. As experience is gained, duties become more diversified and are performed under more general supervision.

Principle Duties (Illustrative Only):

• Assesses customer needs and advises them in making effective use of library resources and services; assists customers of all ages by answering reference and readers advisory questions and selecting materials in all formats.
• Orients customers to library procedures and practices and specialized information sources, specialized library material collections, and similar services.
• Prepares reading lists and bibliographies; develops and maintains special files and collections.
• Reviews, evaluates, and selects materials for addition to or deletion from the collections.
• Plans and conducts library programs for all age groups; may plan and participate in outreach, community services, or related programs.
• Interprets library policies and procedures to the public; may represent the library in meetings with citizens, library support/advocacy groups, or special community interest groups.
• May plan and direct the work of paraprofessional or support staff; may direct the work of a branch, limited-hours branches, or support units of the library.
• Classifies and catalogs books and other materials.
• Prepares displays and visual materials as needed; prepares a variety of written materials.
• Monitors developments in the library services field; participates in professional association activities.
• May perform lead duties in the absence of lead professional library staff. 

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience:

Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and EITHER possession of a Master's degree in Library Science from a school of Librarianship accredited by the American Library Association, OR enrollment in good standing in the final quarter or semester of the Master of Library Science program in an American Library Association approved school. In the latter instance, successful completion of the Master's degree in Library Science is a condition of continuing employment.

Other Requirements:

Specified positions may require a valid California Class C driver's license. Must be willing to work evenings and weekends.

Knowledge of:

• Community needs and their relationship to public library programs and services;
• Principles and practices of professional library objectives, organization, and procedures;
• Theory and philosophy of library services;
• Books, authors, and reference sources in a variety of areas;
• Readers' advisory methods and practices;
• Reference sources and search techniques;
• Automated library information systems and equipment usage;
• Collection development, including book, electronic, and nonprint materials selection; and
• Cataloging and classifying procedures for varied materials.

Skill in:

• Providing effective customer service;
• Assessing library customer needs and providing accurate service information;
• Planning and implementing specialized programs, including performing outreach work;
• Classifying and cataloging a wide range of books and library materials using both manual and computerized procedures;
• Planning, directing, and reviewing the work of assigned staff;
• Establishing and maintaining an effective working relationship with a variety of library customers, community groups and others contacted in the course of the work;
• Maintaining accurate records and files;
• Preparing clear, accurate, and concise written reports and correspondence;
• Preparing and producing effective oral and visual presentations;
• Preparing effective displays and other visual materials; and
• Aligning departmental goals and objectives with City Council goals.

The Examination:

Applicants who qualify in terms of relevant work experience and education, that best meet the needs of the City, will be invited to participate in the examination process, which may include an oral examination weighted 100%. However, the City reserves the right to utilize alternative testing methods if deemed necessary. Candidates must receive a minimum passing score of 70%, as determined by the relative performance of all candidates in all portions of the examination. In the event of identical ratings, candidates' names will be arranged in order of application date/time, and, if the same, then arranged alphabetically.