CITY OF SAN LEANDRO
invites applications for the position of:
Librarian - part-time
An Equal Opportunity Employer
SALARY: Hourly $29.49 - $35.85 OPENING DATE: 10/29/15 CLOSING DATE: 11/13/15 05:00 PM THE POSITION:
APPLY IMMEDIATELY. ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL 5:00 PM ON NOVEMBER 13, 2015 OR UNTIL 50 QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS ARE
RECEIVED, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.
The City is providing a challenging part-time opportunity for an experienced, energetic, service-oriented Librarian. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of current reference, literary, and electronic resources to work in the San Leandro Main Library or one of the branch libraries. Currently, the City is recruiting to fill two part-time Librarian positions.
This position reports directly to a Senior Librarian and may be primarily responsible for some or all of the following activities: providing quality information services to meet the needs of library customers, guiding the public in the use of the Library’s online public access catalog, print and non-print electronic resources, the Internet, reader’s advisory, training and supervising library staff and community volunteers, planning, promoting, and presenting library educational or enrichment programs, and evaluating materials to add to the Library’s collection.
Further, this position requires an individual to have a good knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of professional public library services, especially as they relate to in-print and electronic reference, adult literature and technological resources.
This position is scheduled to work an average of 16 hours per week. You could be assigned to work various shifts during weekdays and weekends. The City's employment benefit package is not extended to hourly part-time positions.
Definition: Performs professional librarian work in the public library; maintains the
library collections; technical processes and reference activities; supervises operations of neighborhood branch libraries; plans and promotes children, student, and adult activities of the library; performs related work as required.
Supervision Exercised and Received: Oversees the work of para-professionals and
volunteers and provides input regarding work schedules; work activities and
training. Receives general direction from assigned management and supervisory staff.
Essential Functions: The essential functions of the classification may include, but are
not limited to, the functions below and are subject to changes in operational necessity. Selects and catalogs general collection of books, historical objects, periodicals, media and other reference items contained in the library; reviews and keeps abreast of major
selection tools; reviews books, periodicals and collections which are outdated or under-utilized, and recommends removal and disposition; coordinates donations to library and museum;
Provides reference research and information assistance to library patrons; locates books and other materials; instructs and assists patrons in locating information and materials in person or utilizing a variety of media including the Internet;
Processes inter-library loans and provides related reference services;
Follows all safety rules and protocols included in the Injury and Illness Prevention Program; takes appropriate action as required to identify and correct safety hazards and report safety concerns to his/her supervisor;
Performs required duties under the City's disaster response plan;
Performs a variety of record keeping functions including preparing reports and maintaining necessary operating records;
Administers various special library activities throughout the year such as reading
programs and other special programs for patrons; arranges for related equipment, facilities and vendors;
Promotes interest in library programs through publicity, program brochures, cooperation with various community groups and public contacts; speaks before citizen groups,
Collects fees for library services and programs;
Assists with training and preparation of training materials for library para-professionals and volunteers;
Attends workshops and meetings as part of continuing education and professional development;
Assists with troubleshooting functional problems with library computer equipment and applications; powers up and down computer equipment prior to library daily opening and closure;
Enforces library policy to ensure the safety and comfort of staff and patrons; Instructs patrons in use of computers, software and internet usage;
May create library informational handouts and/or brochures;
Performs a variety of administrative tasks relating to library operations; and Performs special projects as assigned.
Non-essential Functions:
Provides input and creates content related to library’s website; Maintains and reports on daily usage statistics;
Conducts set up and tear down of equipment/materials for events and programs; Coordinates gallery events;
Proctors exams as requested; and
Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge of:
desk services;
Planning, promoting and presenting adult and student educational or enrichment programs;
Community network and resources for outreach programs and promotions; and General catalog, classification and index systems.
Ability to:
Provide reference interviews with library patrons to serve their informational needs; Communicate and problem-solve effectively with a diverse population;
Assist with training and work assessments for para-professionals and volunteers; Use computer equipment and applications in daily performance of job duties; Read and review professional and/or technical literature;
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Select and catalog library collections and materials; and
Promote interest in library services and activities.
Education:
Graduation from an American Library Association - accredited college or university with a Master of Library Science or Master of Library and Information Services Degree.
Experience:
Three years of increasingly responsible experience in the areas of adult, youth and children’s program development and collection development; community outreach programs and technical processing.
Licenses/certifications/other requirements:
continued maintenance of a valid class “C” California driver’s license.
Conditions of Work:
During the course of performing the functions of this position, the employee may encounter the following conditions:
Working indoors, working outdoors, temperature changes, ladder use, dust, computer monitor use, working alone or with other individuals.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Salary and Benefits: The current hourly salary range for this position is $29.49-$35.85.
Employment may begin at any step of the salary range, depending upon
qualifications. For additional information, please refer to the Human Resources Department tab on the City of San Leandro website at www.sanleandro.org.
Application and Selection Process: Interested candidates may submit an on-line
application by visiting www.sanleandro.org. ON-LINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL 5:00 P.M., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2015 OR WHEN 50 QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.
IMPORTANT: Applications with “See Resume” as a substitution for the work
experience description and/or unclear past employment information will not be
considered. Both the application for employment and supplemental questionnaire must be submitted to be considered for this position.
Based on a review of the application materials, a limited number of the best qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process, which may include a qualifying written examination, structured oral board interview, written exercise, or other elements determined by the City to be appropriate. All applicants invited to the
examination(s) will be notified of date, time and place of examination(s).
The selection process will consist of the following schedule:
December 1, 2015 - Structured Oral Interview and/or practical exercise (weighted 100%). Departmental interviews will take place during the week of December 7, 2015.
The selected candidate will be subjected to a background investigation which may include, but not be limited to, a personal history assessment, criminal history check, financial background check and medical.
In accordance with Federal law, the City of San Leandro will hire only those individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States. As a condition of employment, you will be required to present proof of your identity and employment eligibility.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: In accordance with the Federal Americans
with Disabilities Act, the Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the
examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise the Human Resources prior to 5:00 p.m. of the final filing deadline if accommodations are
required. Medical documentation must be provided upon request.
AGENCY SHOP REQUIREMENT: This position is represented by the City of San
Leandro Employees’, Local 21 IFPTE, AFL-CIO, and payment of union dues or an equivalent service fee is a condition of employment.
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE: If applying for first-time employment with the City of San
Leandro within five (5) years of separation from full-time active service, veteran’s
preference points will be given to honorably-discharged veterans who served a minimum of three consecutive years of full-time, active service in the Armed Forces of the United States. Candidates must receive an overall passing score in order to qualify for the application of veteran’s preference, which will result in a three-percent increment to that passing score. Applicants wishing to qualify must attach to their application prior to the application deadline, a DD Form 214 as proof of eligibility for the veteran’s preference.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER: All government employees are disaster service workers
as defined by California Government Code Section 3100. In addition to everyday duties, employees have the added responsibility of helping throughout any disaster.
MISSION STATEMENT: We, the employees of the City of San Leandro are dedicated and
committed to serving the citizens of this community. We strive at all times to achieve the highest professional standards, to communicate a vision of the future, and to enhance the quality of life for every citizen.
The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. THE CITY OF SAN LEANDRO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.sanleandro.org OUR OFFICE IS LOCATED AT: 835 East 14th Street
San Leandro, CA 94577 510-577-3396
510-577-6089
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Job #2015-47 LIBRARIAN - PART-TIME YT
Librarian - part-time Supplemental Questionnaire
* 1. Have you graduated from an American Library Association-accredited college or university with a Master of Library Science or Master of Library and Information Services Degree? Please mark the appropriate button:
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* 2. Do you possess at least three years of of increasingly-responsible experience in the areas of adult, youth, and children's program development and collection development;
community outreach programs; and/or technical processing? Please mark the appropriate button:
Yes No
* 3. Describe your work experience assisting library customers who request help locating reference materials in Children and Teen Resources.
* 4. Describe your work experience assisting library customers who request help locating reference materials in Adult Resources.
* 5. Please describe your skill level accessing reference and research information available through electronic services.
