LIBRARIAN II

City of Newport Beach; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Newport Beach Library Services Department is seeking a Librarian II to join either the Children's or Adult services team at the Central Library. The role focuses on reference services, collection development, programming, and outreach, with occasional coverage as the person in charge during nights and weekends.

Ideal candidates will hold a Master’s degree in Library Service from an ALA-accredited program and have at least two years of professional library experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library Service from an ALA-accredited college or university.
• Two years of professional library experience.
• California driver's license may be required; background check will be conducted.

Responsibilities

• Serve as person in charge during nights and weekends when Administrative Team is not in the building.
• Provide reference services, programming, and outreach to patrons.
• Participate in collection development for Central Library.
• Support library operations at the Central Library.

Skills

Reference services

Collection development

Programming

Outreach

Night/weekend coverage

Education

MLS (ALA-accredited)

Job description

Come join the City of Newport Beach Library Services Department!

The Newport Beach Library Services Department seeks a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join the team as a Librarian II. Currently, there is one full-time vacancy at the Central Library. The selected individual will be part of the Children's or Adult services team with an emphasis on reference services, collection development, programming, and outreach. This individual will often serve as the person in charge during nights and weekends when the Administrative Team is not in the building.

Retirement

The City offers an excellent benefit package and membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). The retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS and the employee is required to contribute 8% (or half the normal cost, whichever is higher) of pay towards the retirement benefit.

Career Path

The career path for this position is Librarian III. Please see the job specification for a more detailed description of the essential duties. Please see the job specification for a more detailed description of the qualifications. A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Two years of increasingly responsible professional library experience.

Education: Possession of a Master's degree in Library Service from an American Library Association accredited college or university.

License/Certificate: Due to the performance of some field duties which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable driving record may be required.

Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.

Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.