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The County of Yolo is recruiting for one (1) regular, full-time Youth Services Librarian position at the Yolo County Library. The selected candidate will be assigned to Youth Services at the Mary L. Stephens – Davis Branch Library and will work with a team of professionals, paraprofessionals, and community members to deliver quality services to youth and families in the City of Davis, and the West Yolo region.

The Position
The position will be responsible for planning, developing, implementing and evaluating system-wide and local programs, with a focus on children and teens 8-18 years old, including managing the budget; regularly providing outreach to the Davis Joint Unified School District schools and coordinating with school librarians; serving as a liaison with community partners; developing partnerships with other youth-serving agencies; applying for and managing grants and grant-funded services; and overseeing teen volunteers as well as training, supervising, and working with job coaches. Additionally, the position oversees teen-led programs, including afterschool homework help, one-on-one technology help, teen club leadership, and programs for younger kids.

The position may also assist with oversight and development of makerspace services and programs. Job duties also include all phases of circulation; reference and reader’s advisory services; technology assistance; collection maintenance for teen materials; engaging in system-wide committee work; serving as a Person in Charge responsible for opening and closing the branch; providing continuity of services; and ensuring library policies and procedures are enacted consistently and equitably. The position is expected to provide excellent customer service to the public and follows a youth development model of service and a collaborative culture of inclusion and community engagement. The incumbent is required to work regular evening and weekend hours.

The candidate selected will be placed at the Librarian I or Librarian II level depending on their background and experience and at the discretion of the appointing authority. The salary range for each classification level is as follows:

Librarian I: $57,158.40 - $69,492.80 Annually

Librarian II: $70,449.60 - $85,633.60 Annually

The Ideal Candidate

• Will be a community-oriented professional who is bilingual in Spanish or Chinese, though other languages may also be desirable.
• Should be enthusiastic about promoting the library to a diverse community and reducing barriers to access.
• Show a broad understanding of, and demonstrate support for, diversity, equality, and equity for everyone in the community.
• Commitment to maintaining equitable, inclusive, and respectful environments so that every person in the organization has the opportunity to reach their full potential and is valued for their unique qualities and contributions.
• Experience working in a multilingual, multicultural environment is highly desired.
• Will utilize their multilingual and multicultural knowledge and experience to not only perform their duties, but also to appropriately serve the community in a manner that is culturally competent and affirming.

The Yolo County Library Advisory Board has proclaimed: “No matter where you come from, everyone is welcome at Yolo County Library.” The Yolo County Library is committed to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion and embraces all spoken and signed languages, all races and ethnicities, all religions and creeds, all gender identities, all countries of origin, all sexual orientations, all immigrants and refugees, and all abilities and disabilities.

Applicants currently in the last semester of their Master of Library Science or Library Information Services degree program are welcome to apply. However, any offer of employment will be contingent upon proof of completion of the degree program.

How To Apply
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application, resume, verification of education, and responses to the supplemental questions at the time of filing. For important and detailed information regarding the application and selection process for this recruitment, please see the APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS section of this job announcement.

Click here to view the complete classification specification for Librarian I.

Click here to view the complete classification specification for Librarian II.

Selection Procedure

The selection process steps may change with or without notice. The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process.

• Screen for Minimum Qualifications
• Screening for Best Qualified
• Department Selection Interviews
• Reference Checks
• Conditional Job Offer, pending:
  1. Pre-Employment Exams
     1. Drug & Alcohol Screening
     2. Department of Justice Live Scan
• Confirmed Job Offer
• Estimated Start Date

Contact Information

For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at jobs@yolocounty.gov or by phone at (530) 666-8055.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.

Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.

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