Santa Rosa - Rincon Valley Library - Children's Services Librarian I or II

https://www.calopps.org/sonoma-county-library/job-18337981

CLOSING DATE:
5:00 pm, Friday, May 25, 2018

SALARY RANGES:
Librarian I - $59,904 to $74,880 annually
Librarian II - $62,920 to $78,582.40 annually

Description
We are seeking a customer service driven library professional with excellent communication skills for our full-time Children Services Librarian position at the Rincon Valley Library. The ideal candidate will have strong outreach, technical, and training skills and be willing to work in a sometimes fast paced and often vibrant “all ages” environment. Share your talents and abilities while utilizing your librarian skills for community partnerships, basic to advanced computer training and downloadable Audio and eBook device help for the public.

THE POSITION:
Under general supervision, this full-time, benefitted position provides excellent customer service while performing a variety of professional children’s library services, including reference, reader’s advisory, collection development, event planning, outreach, digital literacy training for the public, and performs related work as assigned.

TYPICAL TASKS include, but are not limited to:
    Provides general reference and reader’s advisory services
    Explains library policies and procedures to patrons and staff
    Assists, advises and instructs patrons on the use of library materials and equipment, including automated catalogs, the Internet, various software, eBooks and audio book reading and listening devices and digital literacy in general
    Conducts reference searches using a variety of database, online, and other search techniques
    Helps to maintain and select the addition of books, reference materials, CD’s, DVD’s, electronic media, and other library materials
    Assists at the Circulation Desk when needed.
    Assists in and/or directs the preparation of exhibits and the organization and presentation of a variety of programs and events, as well as forming community partnerships for co-events
    Leads book discussion groups
    Promotes the Library out in the community, at schools, and events, and provides written outreach through community publications as well as press releases and other promotions; may represent the Library in meetings with the community or special interest groups
    Helps to maintain social media connectivity to the library public.
    Works collaboratively with staff, the community and special interest groups.
    The Librarian II performs all of these tasks but at a more difficult, higher level. May serve as Person-in-Charge when Branch Manager is absent.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience: Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS), Master of Library Science (MLS), or Master of Science in Library Science (MSLS) degree from an accredited college or university. The Librarian II requires two years of appropriate professional experience working a children’s librarian, preferably in a public library. Must have a valid California driver’s license. Spanish bilingual skills desirable but not required.

Ideal Candidate
Knowledge of:
    Principles, practices, procedures, techniques, and materials of professional library work, including library reference, collection development, and other professional library services.
    Techniques and practices of adult, young adult, and children’s services, including provision of reader’s advisory services, and juvenile literature and program presentation.
    Principles, techniques, and procedures in cataloging, indexing, classifying, and organizing library materials.
    Principles, practices and techniques of public relations, community outreach, and service promotion.
    Principles, practices, and techniques of creating, organizing, and presenting a variety of programs for library patrons.
    Principles and techniques used in bibliographic research.
    General library materials selection, de-selection, and weeding standards.
    Library services and available resources.
    Recent technological, professional, and societal developments, current literature, and sources of information related to library services.
    Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
    Record keeping principles and procedures.
    Modern office practices and technology, including personal computer hardware and software applications related to the work.
    English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
    Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, local municipalities, and Library staff.

Ability to:
    Perform professional library tasks as assigned including reference, readers’ advisory, program and service development, collection development, and cataloging.
    Advise patrons on reference sources and methods,
    Perform detailed reference searches using online, print and other methods.
    Provide reader’s advisory services and referrals to patrons of various age groups.
    Instruct patrons and staff in the use of catalogs and reference tools.
    Identify the needs of the public and participate in collection development by evaluating and recommending materials for acquisition.
    Explain policies and procedures to patrons and staff.
    Use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
    Organize own work and set priorities.
    Maintain accurate records and files.
    Prepare clear and concise reports and other written materials.
    Use computer and other technology, including software, hardware, and the Internet sufficient to be able to assist customers, conduct research, prepare reports, and use email and other communications technologies.
    React tactfully and diplomatically during interactions with staff, the public, community groups while appropriately adhering to and enforcing sound library policies, procedures, and practices.
    Make sound, independent decisions within established policy and procedural guidelines.
    Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
    Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
    Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

HOW TO APPLY:  Please go to https://www.calopps.org/sonoma-county-library to apply.

Recruitment Contact
Contact phone: (707)545-0831
Contact phone extension: 1591
Contact email: llopez@sonomalibrary.org