SUBSTITUTE LIBRARIAN

City of Huntington Beach; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Huntington Beach is seeking a Substitute Librarian for the Public Services Division, to support patrons at Central Library and branches. The role emphasizes customer service, effective communication, and collaboration with staff, including use of library technologies.

The position is part-time and non-permanent, with up to 1,000 hours per year and no City benefits beyond required legal coverage. Flexibility to work at multiple locations is expected.

Qualifications

• MLS degree from an ALA-accredited program.
• Three years of related experience.
• Valid California Class C driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons of all ages with library resources and services.
• Conduct reference interviews and answer questions from multiple channels.
• Perform bibliographic searches and organize materials.
• Provide outreach to the community and promote library services.
• Open/close branch locations and supervise staff as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Library technologies

Education

Master's degree in library and information science

Tools

Library technologies

Job description

Description

This is a Part Time, Non Permanent Position

This is an excellent part-time job opportunity for an individual to provide staff support and customer service as a Substitute Librarian to patrons of the City of Huntington Beach libraries within the Community & Library Services Department. The Library Division includes Administration, Facility Rentals & Maintenance, Outreach & Training Services, Programs & Youth Services, Public & Information Services, and Technology & Collection Management. the current opening is within the Public Services Division and may involve work at both the Central Library and branch libraries.

The ideal candidate possesses effective communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills, with the ability to relate to a diverse group of people. The incumbent must have strong customer service skills, be comfortable using library technology, and be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

This recruitment may close at any time and will close once the hiring manager determines that a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Temporary/part-time employment is restricted to 1,000 hours within a 12-month period (July 1 – June 30) and does not qualify to receive City benefits, except those required by law. The City does not belong to the Social Security system. However, enrollment in an alternative retirement program is mandatory which requires an employee contribution of 7½% of base earnings to the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS). There are no rights to employment and employment may end with or without cause or advance notice. Further restrictions apply to CalPERS Retired Annuitants.

Examples of Essential Duties

• Provides assistance to and advises patrons, including children, young adults, adults and senior citizens in the effective use of Library collection, facilities and services; demonstrates the use of library resources, tools, equipment, and electronic reference sources; assists with digital downloads


• Conducts effective reference interviews to assess and satisfy customer information needs


• Answers readers' advisory and general reference questions from telephone, webpage and in person queries by accessing a variety of print and non-print resources, including electronic resources


• Performs bibliographic searches using both print and non-print sources


• Performs outreach to the community, community organizations, and schools; informs community members and organizations about library services, programs, and collections


• Organizes, maintains, and catalogs/indexes a variety of print and digital materials


• Assists with collection development, as appropriate


• Responds to suggestions, requests, or concerns from library users or community members


• Participates in meetings, committees, or projects intended to enhance library services or promote consistent policies and procedures across the department


• Performs special reading and research and participates in professional meetings, workshops, and conferences and continuing education programs, as appropriate to remain abreast of current literature and professional trends


• Maintains and troubleshoots electronic and online resources


• Represents the department at professional meetings as required and promotes library services


• Compiles and drafts library activity reports and statistics


• When assigned as \"Librarian-in-Charge\", acts as moderator in difficult patron interactions, applying and implementing library policies and guidelines appropriately, modifying or adjusting these on a case by case basis and referring unresolved issues to a Senior or Principal Librarian or management; addresses building malfunction and emergency maintenance issues, makes schedule adjustments for unplanned absences, and opens/closes the facility

When Assigned To Youth Services

• Assists with special programming


• Updates & maintains book displays


• Updates book lists and youth specific flyers, bookmarks, and other promotional material


• Creates youth book bundles


• Staffs Youth Services reference desk


• Provides assistance with Beanstack database maintenance


• Provides research assistance with grant applications


• Assists with program registrations


• Demonstrates knowledge of Accelerated Reader and Lexile reading levels and assists parents and youth in locating materials within these frameworks


• Assists in the development and implementation of the summer reading program

When Assigned To Technology And Support Services

• Responds to troubleshooting requests for staff and public equipment, and digital resources


• Assists with implementation and maintenance of new and existing library technologies


• Instructs staff and patrons on software and technologies


• Works with city information services staff to monitor status of outstanding technology issues


• Updates content on the library web page

When Assigned To Branch Services

• Opens and closes Branch locations


• Supervises volunteers and part-time clerks


• Handles cash, balance cash drawer


• Creates displays, flyers, and other promotional material


• In-charge of the building


• Performs all borrower services functions

Note: The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The City at its discretion, may add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: American Library Association accredited master's degree in library and information science.

Experience: Three (3) years directly related experience with demonstrated technical skills.

Licenses/Certifications: Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required at the time of appointment and throughout employment.

Supplemental Information

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Employees regularly assigned/required to drive a city or personal vehicle in the course and scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice program.

Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.

The SALARY RANGE is composed of seven steps. Merit step increases are based on satisfactory performance.

PROMOTIONS within the City are based upon the merit system principles emphasizing individual ability and utilizing competitive examinations.

CREDIT UNION membership is available to all City employees and provides access to low interest loans.

NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.