City of Ontario is hiring: Senior Librarian in Ontario
City of Ontario - Ontario, CA, United States, 91764
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Overview
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Overview
- Soliciting donations from the public.
- Coordinating the acquisition of collections and local history-related materials.
- Partnering with organizations and individuals to participate in outreach activities and coordinating local history-related programming.
- Arranging, describing, and rehousing archival collections.
- Managing digitization projects.
- Overseeing team activities including developing workflows and procedures, training, setting goals and timelines, and evaluating outcomes.
- Provides specialized reference assistance requiring knowledge of local history, the library's collection, and reference materials.
- Compiles bibliographies of library materials.
- Makes oral demonstrations utilizing multimedia equipment and online resources; conducts library orientations and training classes; assists in assembling and arranging displays and exhibits.
- Researches catalog files and reference materials in response to requests on a range of topics.
- Selects, orders, and classifies new books and materials; makes determinations concerning the binding, replacement, and withdrawal of materials.
- Develops and implements programs and services; markets programs and produces promotional materials; makes related presentations.
- Trains support staff and responds to technical questions regarding professional protocol and department policies and procedures.
- Conducts fund monitoring and analysis; prepares reports and records for assigned section.
- Supervises and provides instruction and assistance in the scheduling and training of other library personnel and volunteers within assigned section; reviews and evaluates employee performance.
- Stays informed regarding trends in the library science profession and archival management by attending in-service training, attending appropriate conferences and seminars, and reading professional literature.
- Attends meetings and other functions; represents the library at professional committee meetings; provides information and participates in discussions regarding library activities.
- May act as library supervisor in the absence of senior staff.
Equivalent to a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Library Science or a closely related field.
Three years performing professional librarian work.
Valid Class C California driver's license and an acceptable driving record at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
Ability to work nights and weekends.
- Ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish.
- Experience managing archival collections and demonstrated knowledge of preservation techniques.
- Experience managing digital archival collections.
- Successful grant writing experience.
- Experience in project management.
- Previous supervisory experience.
- List any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you qualify for the position.
- List all periods of employment for at least the past 10 years, beginning with your most recent or present employer (including, if applicable, all employment with the City of Ontario).
- Separately list each position held, including different positions with the same employer.
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