Davis - City of Davis - Library Associate

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Close Date
10/25/2019 at 11:59 PM

Salary
$43,596.80 - $52,992.16 Annually

Description
The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill two regular, full-time Library Associate positions at the Yolo County Library (YCL). There is a Circulation/Public Service position that will be primarily located at the Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library, and the incumbent will be required to work evening and weekend hours as part of their regular schedule. There is also a Technical Services position that will be primarily located at the Shipley Walters Center for Yolo County Archives and Library Services in Woodland.

Definition
Under general supervision, leads, plans, schedules, and oversees the work of library staff; provides reference and readers advisory services; responds to customer requests and questions; oversees Circulation Desk functions; maintains staff schedules; ensures completion of tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures; communicates policies, procedures and job expectations; and provides training to staff.

Distinguishing Characteristics
This class is the lead and/or advanced journey level in the paraprofessional library series.  Incumbents in this class are responsible for performing the most difficult, complex, and/or sensitive tasks related to various library assignments.   Positions in this class act as a lead person in charge of the building, branch, or unit in the absence of the Branch Supervisor or Librarian. Incumbents must have the ability to work independently when required and perform the more responsible paraprofessional library work which requires specific knowledge of library functions and services, and the ability to apply basic library tools, methods, and procedures. This class differs from the higher level class of Librarian I/II in that the latter is a professional class that performs a wide variety of duties involving circulation, collection management, and reference services within the County Library system.

The incumbent must be able to demonstrate strong leadership abilities, including training, scheduling and delegating assignments to staff and volunteers; act as a lead person in charge of a branch in the absence of the Branch Supervisor or Librarian; plan, schedule and coordinate tasks to maximize the use of available resources; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with library users, staff, community partners and the public; make sound decisions related to patron concerns and disputes over library fees and materials; solve problems using a collaborative and teamwork approach; and understand written policies and interpret them for staff and the public.

The incumbent should be enthusiastic about promoting the library to a diverse community and reducing barriers to access; show a broad understanding of, and demonstrate support for, diversity, equality, and equity for everyone in the community; and show a commitment to maintaining equitable, inclusive, and respectful environments so that every person in the organization has the opportunity to reach their full potential and is valued for their unique qualities and contributions.

Experience working in a multilingual, multicultural environment is highly desired, and the ability to read, speak, and write in Spanish, Russian, Chinese and/or Korean is preferred. The incumbent will utilize their multilingual and multicultural knowledge and experience to not only perform their duties, but also appropriately serve the community in a manner that is culturally competent and affirming.  The Yolo County Library Advisory Board has proclaimed: "No matter where you come from, everyone is welcome at Yolo County Library."  The Yolo County Library is committed to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion and embraces all spoken and signed languages, all races and ethnicities, all religions and creeds, all gender identities, all countries of origin, all sexual orientations, all immigrants and refugees, and all abilities and disabilities.

Employment Standards
Education: Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university preferably in a library-related major/program; AND

Experience: One (1) year of library experience comparable to the Yolo County class of Library Assistant I or above, in a mid-size or large public or private library; Or two (2) years of experience as a team leader or shift supervisor overseeing customer service functions in a non-library setting.

Substitution: Additional experience comparable to the Yolo County class of Library Assistant I or above, in a mid-size of large public or private library may substitute for up to thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of the required education, on the basis of one year of full-time experience is equivalent to 30 semester (45 quarter) units.