Monterey Park City of
LIBRARIAN Job at Monterey Park City of in Monterey Park
Monterey Park City of - Monterey Park, CA, United States, 91756
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Overview
The current vacancy is in the Adult Services division. This position works a rotating Monday-Friday, and Tuesday-Saturday schedule, including occasional evenings.
The Ideal Candidate Is:
Applicants are urged to submit their applications as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time without notice.
GENERAL PURPOSE:
Under general direction of the Senior Librarian, performs professional library services in one or more assigned areas of the Library. Major duties include reference work; reader’s advisory; collection development; programs and events for all ages; and supporting library patrons in the use of library materials, technology and library services; and performs related duties as required.
Essential Duties:
Education/Experience/Training:
Knowledge of theories, principles, and techniques of professional library work; reference sources including electronic formats; current authors, titles, and readership interest levels; methods, rules and procedures involved in the classification and cataloging of materials.
Ability to interpret and determine patron needs; locate desired resources; use independent judgement; communicate effectively both orally in one-on-one situations, in front of groups, and in writing; supervise and direct the activities of assigned staff; assess community needs, popular interests, and social trends through direct and anecdotal methods; establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different backgrounds, varying degrees of English expertise and different age groups.
Licenses And Certifications:
Physical Demands: Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, climbing, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position requires finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination to operate computer hardware and standard office equipment and reach with hands and arms above and below shoulder level.
Mental Demands: While performing the duties of this class, the employee must be able to use written and oral communication skills; read, analyze, and interpret data, materials, and documents; prepare and evaluate reports; use math and mathematical reasoning; learn and apply new information or new skills; and interact with City staff, community members and the public.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
NOTE: New hire candidates must show proof of full Covid vaccinations prior to being hired.
Benefits:
The Ideal Candidate Is:
- Customer service oriented
- Someone with public library experience
- A team player
- An independent worker
- Enthusiastic and personable
- Flexible
Applicants are urged to submit their applications as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time without notice.
GENERAL PURPOSE:
Under general direction of the Senior Librarian, performs professional library services in one or more assigned areas of the Library. Major duties include reference work; reader’s advisory; collection development; programs and events for all ages; and supporting library patrons in the use of library materials, technology and library services; and performs related duties as required.
Essential Duties:
- Develops, organizes, implements, and oversees programs, events, and services for assigned library division; prepares publication/promotion materials, program materials, and social media messages.
- Provides assistance to patrons with reference and reader’s advisory services; interprets library catalog information to the public; assists patrons with use of library databases, the Internet and software for library services.
- Prepares and maintains accurate reports; maintains statistical records and keeps statistics for library programs and services; monthly and annual reports; and analysis and statistics as needed.
- Researches, analyzes, recommends, and selects new books and materials; catalogs and classifies materials; determines items that need binding, replacement or removal from collection; organizes, collects, indexes and maintains materials for specialized collections.
- Researches, applies and manages grants; monitors and oversees division/area budget for assigned collection.
- Prepares, organizes, and conducts class visits, story times and outreach; attends, participates, and represents the library in meetings with other public agencies, community groups, and public.
- Assists with supervision and training of staff assigned to division/area; assigns and oversees workflow of technical and support staff, special program workers and volunteers.
- Attends and participates in workshops, seminars, conferences and training programs related to library services; stays current on issues relative to the field of library services and programs.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education/Experience/Training:
- Master’s Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited college or university is required.
- One year of experience in public library services is highly desirable.
Knowledge of theories, principles, and techniques of professional library work; reference sources including electronic formats; current authors, titles, and readership interest levels; methods, rules and procedures involved in the classification and cataloging of materials.
Ability to interpret and determine patron needs; locate desired resources; use independent judgement; communicate effectively both orally in one-on-one situations, in front of groups, and in writing; supervise and direct the activities of assigned staff; assess community needs, popular interests, and social trends through direct and anecdotal methods; establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different backgrounds, varying degrees of English expertise and different age groups.
Licenses And Certifications:
- Possession of valid Class C California Driver’s License.
Physical Demands: Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, climbing, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position requires finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination to operate computer hardware and standard office equipment and reach with hands and arms above and below shoulder level.
Mental Demands: While performing the duties of this class, the employee must be able to use written and oral communication skills; read, analyze, and interpret data, materials, and documents; prepare and evaluate reports; use math and mathematical reasoning; learn and apply new information or new skills; and interact with City staff, community members and the public.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
NOTE: New hire candidates must show proof of full Covid vaccinations prior to being hired.
Benefits:
- HOLIDAYS: 116 hours of paid holidays per year.
- VACATION: 80 hours of vacation each year plus eight additional hours for each year served beginning with the employee's sixth anniversary to a maximum of 200 hours per year.
- SICK LEAVE: 96 hours of sick leave. Cash out and reimbursement options are available with restrictions.
- MEDICAL INSURANCE: The City contributes up to $1,450/mo toward medical insurance for employees, eligible dependents and retirees.
- DENTAL INSURANCE: The City contributes up to $100/mo toward dental insurance for the employee & eligible dependents.
- VISION INSURANCE: The City contributes up to $30/mo toward vision insurance for employee and eligible dependents.
- LIFE INSURANCE: The City provides a $100,000 life insurance policy.
- LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE: The City pays the premium for long-term disability insurance for the employee.
- RETIREMENT: Employees are covered by the Public Employees' Retirement System.