ASSOCIATE LIBRARIAN

Inglewood; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Paid holidays

Sick leave and vacation

Job summary

The City of Inglewood is seeking a Librarian to provide adult, teen, and children’s services, conduct reference supports, and oversee program development in a busy public library. The role emphasizes outreach, cataloging tasks, and public service in a diverse community.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in Library & Information Sciences with several years’ public library experience, including Spanish-English communication, and a commitment to inclusive service.

Qualifications

• Masters in Library & Information Sciences plus 3+ years in a public library setting.
• Experience with reference and readers' advisory services.
• Familiarity with cataloging, circulation, and library systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide reference, readers' advisory, and program support to patrons.
• Assist in selection, ordering, and cataloging of materials.
• Represent the library at public forums and community events.
• Plan and implement programs and outreach activities.
• Prepare statistical reports and uphold division policies.

Skills

Public library operations

Reference services

Customer service

Bilingual English/Spanish

Community outreach

Cataloging basics

Education

Master's degree in Library & Information Sciences

Tools

Library catalog systems

Job description

Under general supervision, provides materials, resources, and programs within a Library division to the general public and participates in and supervises work activities of assigned staff.

ADULT SERVICES:

Provide references, readers' advisory, computer, database, and referral services to Library patrons directly, by telephone, and via the library website; assist patrons with materials selection; community outreach and programming;

CHILDREN’S LIBRARIAN:

Knowledgeable of quality child development, children's literature, and all aspects of programming, outreach, and collection development for Children's Services;

HISPANIC SERVICES:

Fluency in English and Spanish; communicate inclusively with cultural sensitivity; knowledge of Adult reference, computer, and referral services, assisting patrons at all professional levels, community outreach, and programming.

TECHNICAL SERVICES:

Analyze and propose technological solutions; copy cataloging (some original cataloging) of materials in all formats; provide monthly statistics for usage of databases and materials; manage and troubleshoot issues with electronic resources, gaming systems, laptops, and other equipment.

TEEN SERVICES:

Knowledge of adolescent development, young adult literature, teen gaming culture, and teens’ interests and needs; oversee teen collection development, readers’ advisory, and reference services; plan programs and collaborate with schools and community partners; assist with research and technology; foster an inclusive environment; and evaluate program effectiveness.

This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

TASKS

• Researches requests for information by users to assist patrons/public in the selection and location of books and materials;
• Assists in the selection, ordering, and cataloging of books, periodicals, government documents, and other materials;
• Examines and selects materials to be withdrawn, discarded, outdated, repaired, and replaced;
• Represents the Library in public forums, including school visits, classroom talks, orientation sessions, library tours, and community events;
• Plans and implements programs including, but not limited to, storytelling, films, arts and crafts, training workshops, and other activities;
• Provides reference service to assist the public with questions, advise readers, provide instruction, and monitor the use of the catalog system, online service, and public access to computers;
• Creates and designs bibliographies, flyers, and brochures for distribution, edits, and proofreads print materials produced by the Library;
• Prepares and completes statistical reports; Supports, implements, and enforces Division policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Library & Information Sciences AND three (3) years of experience in a public library work environment.

Knowledge, Skills, And Other Characteristics

• KNOWLEDGE OF public library operations practices and procedures; modern office practices and procedures; City policies and procedures, conflict resolution techniques, and Library systems/theory/principles related to circulation, cataloging, Dewey Decimal System, and inventory;
• ABILITY TO resolve and address issues from the public and perform essential duties with little supervision; organize and prioritize various projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; gather, read, analyze, and interpret data; exercise good judgment; post and maintain records accurately; maintain cultural awareness and perform repetitive duties;
• SKILLED IN organizing and planning to ensure high productivity, utilizing computer databases to research, maintain, and update records and files, working with students, establishing and maintaining productive working relationships; resolving day-to-day issues and concerns; demonstrating a high level of customer care;
• PROFICIENT IN operating department office equipment, including computers and software, fax machines, copiers, scanners, and other specialized equipment, including industry-related software packages.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

Only applicants determined to be "most qualified," as reflected by their application materials, will be invited to participate in the examination for this recruitment. Candidates must have access to a computer with internet, video, and audio capabilities to participate in our examination process. The examination may consist of one or more of the following: (1) Training & Experience Evaluation, (2) Writing Exercise, and (3) Qualifications Appraisal Interview with a panel of subject matter experts. Candidates must receive a score of 70 or higher to have their names placed on the active eligibility list for one year. The top three ranks on the Eligibility List will have their application materials forwarded to the hiring authority for a selection interview.

The City of Inglewood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate by age, sex, race, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap status in its employment actions, decisions, policies, and practices.

Salary Increases

Professional employees are granted a 5% automatic step increase each year on their anniversary for the first two years of employment, up to the maximum salary range for this job classification. Thereafter, salary increases are granted upon recommendation of the employee’s department head and the City Manager, up to the maximum salary range for the job classification.

RETIREMENT (CalPERS)

The City provides retirement coverage through the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS). "New" CalPERS members have a 2% @ 62 retirement formula with CalPERS. "Classic" CalPERS members' retirement formula is 2.5% at 55. The City does not participate in Social Security Retirement, only Medicare.

Health Coverage

Insurance benefits begin on the first of the month following the date of hire. The City contracts with CalPERS for health insurance coverage and offers two dental plans and one vision plan with family coverage. The City pays ninety-five (95%) percent of the total monthly medical insurance premiums based on the Kaiser HMO plan; other plans are available at an additional cost.

Holidays

14 paid holidays annually, 13 scheduled holidays, and one floating holiday.

Vacation - Sick Leave

Sick leave is accrued at a rate equivalent to nine (9) hours per month with unlimited accumulation. Employees can accrue up to 160 hours of vacation leave annually with unlimited accumulation.

Administrative Leave

The City provides 72 hours per fiscal year to full-time, permanent management-professional employees after a successful probationary period is completed.

Tuition Reimbursement

The City provides up to $3,000 per fiscal year for tuition costs and required books for job-related coursework after completing the probationary period and one year of service within the bargaining unit.

Professional Development Allowance

The City provides a $1000 per fiscal year allowance for professional development after successfully completing the probationary period.