Santa Cruz - City of Santa Cruz - Librarian I/II

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Close Date
10/07/2019 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time

Salary
$55,056.00 - $79,728.00 Annually

Typical Duties
(May include, but are not limited to, those duties listed below.)

Any combination of the following duties dependent upon Library System needs or individual position requirements:

Designs, develops, and delivers library programs and services directly and through staff and volunteers.
Performs direct service to the public in efficiently and accurately locating information and/or guiding the searcher in person, on the telephone, and online, effectively using the full range of search and technology options available through the library system.
Provides expert advice to readers in identifying titles, authors, genre, and subject matter of interest specifically to the searcher or client group.
Strategically creates content for the library's virtual services component, for programs, and for services, including for age-specific audiences such as children, families, adults, seniors, and teens.
Provides subject expertise to collaboratively develop collections and content for the library's virtual and physical collections.
Conducts original cataloging of books, government documents, media, serials, and other material; identifies and corrects problems related to obsolete, conflicting, or incorrect cataloging; interprets cataloging and classification rules and practices for other staff.
Speaks to school and community groups regarding library services and resources.
Designs and delivers educational programming for various age-groups related to reading, literacy, and digital fluency, for example, customized for the needs of various audiences. Programming is online or face-to-face and may take a variety of forms including book talks, lectures, story hours, workshops, one-on-one consultation, group instruction, performances, and presentations.
Designs and supervises the installation of displays and exhibits.
Assists in developing, modifying and evaluating library practices and procedures.
Interacts with the public, informs patrons of Library System policies and procedures, and provides constructive feedback to library management concerning same.
Represents the Library in cooperative relations with other agencies.
Prepares reports, presentations, and correspondence on behalf of the library.
Participates in professional activities to be current with trends, best practices, and innovations in library practice and technology.
Supervises, trains, and evaluates subordinate personnel; may arrange employee work schedules.
Keeps informed of professional developments; attends professional meetings and training.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Mastery of core competencies of the ALA-accredited graduate school.
Principles and Practices of Supervision

Abilities
Communicate a warm and welcoming public attitude and spirit of service.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, volunteers, and the general public.
Understand and apply library policies and procedures.
Give clear information to the public and to support staff.
Interpret library policies and procedures to both public and support staff.
Communicate effectively, clearly and accurately, both orally and in writing.
Participate in the selection, supervision, training, and evaluation of staff and oversee and coordinate the work of others.
Operate office equipment, including computer equipment related to library automation.
Use good judgment in handling difficult situations.
Work Library System's schedule of hours.
Transport self throughout Library System.
Actively participate in a professional association, continuing education, and professional development through reading and activities that enable the librarian's professional development.