GENERAL LIBRARIAN Job at City of Long Beach in City of Long Beach

GENERAL LIBRARIAN

Applications are available online beginning Friday, December 20, 2024 through 4:30 pm, on Friday, January 3, 2025.

DESCRIPTION

Salary Information:
$2,750.56 - $3,737.76 Bi-Weekly

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Under direction, performs professional library work, including reference and readers' advisory service; catalogs materials; assists in the use of collections, equipment, and electronic resources, including social networking tools, downloadable media, and supporting devices; evaluates and selects materials; provides reference assistance in person, by telephone, online, and by email; prepares and provides presentations, exhibits, displays, reading lists, bibliographies, statistics, and reports; plans and conducts ongoing special programs and projects; develops strategies to encourage use of library resources; monitors budgets; participates in professional meetings and community outreach, including school visits and community meetings; may supervise non-professional staff and act as lead; and performs other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

Candidates must meet either Option A or B:

1. Option A: Master's Degree in Library Science, Information Science, or a related degree accredited by the American Library Association (proof required).
2. Option B: Enrollment in a Master’s degree in Library Science, Information Science, or a related degree program from an accredited American Library Association. Completion of twelve quarter units or nine semester units must be completed at the time of filing (proof required). Master’s degree must be awarded prior to passing probation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively utilize computers, Internet, databases, Windows, MS Office and library software.
• Ability to effectively relate to a multicultural, multi-ethnic population.

Willingness to work at the Main Library or any of the neighborhood libraries on either a full-time or part-time basis. Willingness to work weekends and evenings. A valid driver’s license, or the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation for field travel, may be required for some assignments.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION:
Bilingual skills (speak, read, and/or write) in Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog are desired for some positions.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

EXAMINATION WEIGHTS: Application Packet. Qualifying screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. This selection procedure will be conducted using a non-competitive process, which means applications are evaluated solely on training, experience, education, or certification. All applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligible list.

The resulting eligible list will remain in effect for at least one year. Based on the number of applications accepted, the selection procedure may be changed. In the event a revision is necessary, the affected persons will be notified.

EQUITY AND INCLUSION
The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer.

This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-6202. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Civil Service Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-6202. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave
• Credit Union Membership
• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)
• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
  *Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).