Librarian I/II

City-of-Lompoc,-C; Lompoc (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lompoc is seeking a Librarian I/II for Youth Services to join our public library. This full-time position may be appointed at Librarian I or Librarian II level depending on qualifications and needs.

The role includes frontline customer service, reference assistance, program development, and collection maintenance within a dynamic library setting. Responsibilities cover service to both children and general patrons, program planning, outreach, and collaboration with schools and community

Qualifications

• ALL LEVELS: Master’s Degree in Library Science; AND
• LIBRARIAN II: One year of professional library experience, preferably including experience in a designated area of librarianship.
• LIBRARIAN III: Two years of professional library experience related to the evaluation of library collections, user needs and interests and the development and maintenance of library collections.

Responsibilities

• Provides exemplary customer service to all individuals by demonstrating a willingness to be attentive, understanding, responsive, fair, courteous, and respectful, and to actively participate in maintaining a positive customer service environment.
• Assists the public in making the most effective use of the library.
• Demonstrates and explains library facilities and procedures.
• Provides technical and professional assistance to library patrons, including location and selection of reading materials and information, educates patrons in the use of library resources and equipment, and answers a variety of questions on library activities.
• Does reference work within the library and by requesting information from available reference services.
• Selects, catalogs, classifies, and maintains collection of assigned area of librarianship, such as adult or children's, including physical and digital materials.

Skills

Customer service

Patron assistance

Public speaking

Education

Master's Degree in Library Science

Job description

THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR A CURRENT VACANCY.

Interested applicants must submit online application -- NO paper applications will be accepted.

If you forget your password, have application login problems, or get an error message during the application process, please call the NeoGov helpline at 1-855-524-5627 for assistance.

The City reserves the right to stop accepting applications prior to the posted deadline, if sufficient numbers of qualified applications are received. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible. The recruitment is officially closed once it has been removed from the City's website.

THIS IS TO FILL ONE FULL-TIME POSITION IN YOUTH SERVICES.

Librarian I

$5,992 - $7,214 per month

Library II

$6,389 - $7,696 per month

(May be appointed at either level, depending on candidate's current Librarian level and qualifications. If appointed at Librarian I level, may be career ladder, at a later date, to the II level, depending on performance and qualifications.)

Librarian I

is an entry professional level. The position works under close professional supervision in a training status in preparation for responsibility for a full librarianship assignment or work under general supervision in the performance of routine professional work.

Librarian II

is the full journey level professional Librarian class. Position has responsible charge of an assigned area of librarianship, such as adult, children's or technical services in the main library. Supervision may be exercised over such professional staff.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Based upon screening of the City application, résumé, and responses to supplemental questions, applicants whose qualifications best meet the requirements of the position will be invited to the examination process. This process may include, but is not limited to: written examination, panel interview and/or performance examination, which consists of an evaluation of some of the essential knowledge, skills, abilities, and job-related experience listed below. Those candidates who pass the examination process are placed on an eligibility list from which the final selection will be made.

SELECTION PROCESS

As authorized by City policy, applicants being considered for hire in this position are subject to fingerprinting for purposes of investigating criminal history background, as part of the employment screening process. Appointment is subject to successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination (based upon job-related physical standards) by a City-designated physician.

Failure in any one part of the examination or selection processes will disqualify a candidate from further consideration.

The following duties are typical of this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the duties and/or may be required to perform specific additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

ALL LEVELS

• Provides exemplary customer service to all individuals by demonstrating a willingness to be attentive, understanding, responsive, fair, courteous, and respectful, and to actively participate in maintaining a positive customer service environment.
• Assists the public in making the most effective use of the library.
• Demonstrates and explains library facilities and procedures.
• Provides technical and professional assistance to library patrons, including location and selection of reading materials and information, educates patrons in the use of library resources and equipment, and answers a variety of questions on library activities.
• Does reference work within the library and by requesting information from available reference services.
• Selects, catalogs, classifies, and maintains collection of assigned area of librarianship, such as adult or children's, including physical and digital materials.
• Plans, publicizes, and presents programs and activities for assigned area of librarianship.
• Works with contract personnel for program activities and volunteers, as needed.
• Prepares and maintains displays, exhibits, and informational materials.
• Promotes library services and resources through the use of exhibits, tours, outreach, and the media.
• Creates presentations, newsletters, flyers, calendars, pages for the integrated library system, posts for social media, and other written and graphic documents as needed to publicize library resources and programs.
• Compiles use statistics and prepares reports.
• Participates in the development of grant proposals, implements received grants, and prepares reports on grant activities.
• Supervises the materials collection of assigned librarianship, selecting, rotating, and deleting materials as needed.
• Evaluates donations for possible addition into the library collection.
• Oversees the library during an assigned shift.
• Supervises, trains, mentors, and evaluates sub-professional staff and volunteers.
• Works with schools, local community groups, and city and county departments in the use and improvement of library services.
• Participates in establishing guidelines and procedures for staff and patrons.
• Participates in community outreach efforts and provides information about library services.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings and workshops.
• Maintains awareness of developments and emerging technology in the library profession.
• Performs other related work as required.

In addition to above, the Librarian II

• Participates in the maintenance of the integrated library system and the catalog.
• Oversees an assigned area, such as adult services, youth services, or outreach services.
• Focuses on continually improving library services.
• Represents the library to other departments and the community.
• Coordinates technology and internet resources for staff and the public.
• Actively searches out and applies for grants, implements received grants, and prepares reports on grant activities.
• Directs, coordinates and reviews the work plan for library staff, meets with staff to identify and resolve issues, assigns work activities and projects, monitors workflow, reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures.
• Oversees the library in the absence of the Library Director.
• Performs other related work as required.

ALLOCATION FACTORS

Allocation of positions among the classes in the professional Librarian series is based upon the degree of supervision received, the assignment of responsibility for a designated area of professional librarianship, responsibility for supervision and responsibility for professional services for branch libraries, in addition to main library responsibility.

If you are unable to perform the essential functions of the position for which you are applying, either with or without reasonable accommodation, please notify Human Resources at [phone].

Any combination of training, education and experience which demonstrates an ability to perform the duties of the position. The typical qualifying entrance backgrounds is:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• ALL LEVELS: Master's Degree in Library Science; AND
• LIBRARIAN II: One year of professional library experience, preferably including experience in a designated area of librarianship.
• LIBRARIAN III: Two years of professional library experience related to the evaluation of library collections, user needs and interests and the development and maintenance of library collections.

LICENSE REQUIRED: Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver's License may be required.

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Professional library practices, principles and materials
• Library technical services, such as reference and cataloging
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Basic math

In addition to the above, the Librarian II

• In-depth knowledge of one or more designated areas of librarianship, such as reference, adult services, youth services, or outreach
• General principles of supervision and training

ABILITY TO

• Perform a full range of professional library work
• Maintain library-related records
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work

In addition to above, the Librarian II

• Plan, organize and implement library programs with a designated area of librarianship
• Perform a wide range of reference work
• Work effectively with large numbers of patrons and a high level of interruptions
• Write and prepare reports and promotional materials
• Supervise the work of others

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL/PSYCHOLOGICAL DEMANDS

PHYSICAL: Strength:Medium - Exert force of 20-50 pounds occasionally, 10-25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects. Frequently stand or walk, bend, push/pull, twist at the waist, handle, grip, grasp, finger/type, extend neck upward, downward or side to side. Occasionally sit, stoop, crouch, reach above, at or below shoulder level. Rarely crawl, kneel, climb stairs. Vision: visual acuity sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position; average depth perception needed. Hearing:Hearing ability to effectively hear and comprehend oral instructions and communication.

MENTAL/PSYCHOLOGICAL: Work cooperatively and interact appropriately with those contacted in the course of work, including the general public, without exhibiting extreme responses; respond appropriately to criticism from a supervisor; read and comprehend simple material; use simple math and writing skills; understand, remember and carry out detailed job instructions; respond quickly to changing priorities; deal with the general public, communicate effectively orally; work under pressure; work within deadlines; Librarian II supervises and trains other workers.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Work indoors. Frequently use computer. Rare exposure to dust, fumes, smoke, gases, odors, chemicals, excessive noises, solvents, grease or oil, slippery or uneven walking surfaces; rarely drive vehicles. Frequently work with others; rarely work alone (depending on assignment, may work alone). Position requires working evening and/or weekend hours, and may travel to and attend appropriate Black Gold Library System meetings.