Librarian II

City of Santa Monica
Santa Monica, California United States  View Map
Posted: Mar 18, 2025
  • Salary: $85,452.00 - $105,492.00 Annually USD
  • Full Time
  • Library Services
  • Job Description

    Job Summary

    DEFINITION
    Performs professional library duties in support of the planning, organization, and implementation of day-to-day operations, and oversees specialized programs and collections for the Library system.

    NOTE: The eligibility list that will be established as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill both bilingual and non-bilingual vacancies that occur during the life of the eligibility list. The current vacancy in the Library Department is for a full-time bilingual (English/Spanish) position in the Branch and Neighborhood Services Division.

    SUPERVISION
    Works under the general supervision of a Librarian III or designee, who outlines work, monitors work in progress and reviews completed work. Exercises general or direct supervision over assigned professional, paraprofessional, technical and clerical support staff and as-needed employees

    Representative Duties

    (NOTE: Duties may vary dependent upon assignment.)

    Assists internal and external customers in person, by telephone, and online by providing reference information and readers’ advisory services. Selects, recommends, and locates library materials appropriate to customer needs and provides referral services.

    Provides instruction in the use of the online catalog and electronic resources.

    Selects, schedules, trains, reviews and evaluates work of assigned staff.

    Engages in one or more of the following areas: programming, outreach, collection development, reference services, readers’ advisory, cataloging, acquisitions, system administration, materials circulation, information technology, branch operations and/or coordinating a specialized service or program.

    Oversees and manages the acquisition, cataloguing collection development, maintenance and promotion of library materials within specific specialized areas or collections.

    Coordinates, implements, and/or oversees special and/or system-wide library projects, such as local history, emergent literacy, and community and youth outreach and events.

    Develops and maintains partnerships with a variety of educational, cultural, community, and service organizations to promote and stimulate interest in and use of the library.

    Maintains budgets, performs statistical analyses, monitors expenditures and maintains a variety of records. May conduct studies and prepare reports and presentations.
    Prepares grant requests and implements grants related to program and collection development. Monitors grant expenditures and prepares reports.
    Recommends the removal of library materials for binding, mending or discarding from collection, as appropriate.

    Develops and maintains library systems and applications, assists with system upgrades and software implementations in coordination with Principal Librarian or Librarian III Maintains databases and indexes, as assigned.

    Coordinates and oversees circulation activities within the library. Responds to inquiries and resolves patron problems and disputes in such areas as compliance with library rules of conduct or late/lost materials fees.

    Performs other related duties as assigned.

    Requirements

    KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

    Knowledge of:

    Principles, practices, and procedures of public librarianship
    Current classification and cataloging principles, systems, and practices
    Library and database resources, informational materials and services in one or more specialized fields of librarianship, such as, adult services, children’s and young adult services, serials, circulation, reference, collection development and community outreach
    Automated library systems, computer systems, bibliographic utilities, on-line services, database management and maintenance, Machine-Readable Cataloging (MARC) records, Library of Congress Subject Headings, Alpha Numeric System for Collection of Recording Classification System (ANSCR), Resource Description and Access (RDA) and Dewey Decimal Classification
    Principles and practices of library materials acquisition
    Conservation and preservation techniques for library materials and special collections
    Effective supervisory and training techniques
    Computer applications and online databases
    Effective customer service techniques
    Principles of developing and maintaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment
    Best practices for safety and security

    Ability to:

    Evaluate and promote library materials, programs and services
    Promote interest in library services
    Select, train, and evaluate employees
    Plan, organize and oversee functional activities of library
    Prepare studies and reports and maintain records
    Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with co-workers and a diverse population of patrons
    Meet deadlines and adapt quickly to change
    Work with persons from diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds as well as a variety of work styles, personalities, and approaches
    Facilitate and de-escalate difficult or challenging conversations and behaviors
    Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with City employees and the general public
    Use technology including databases and computer applications effectively
    Provide effective customer service

    REQUIREMENTS

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Education: Master’s degree in library science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited college or university.

    Experience: Two years of paid work experience performing a variety of professional librarian duties in an area of specialized service such as adult services, technical services, youth services, circulation services, or outreach services in a public library.

    Desirable Qualifications:

    One year of the required Library experience which includes leading and/or coordinating the work of others is desirable.

    Bilingual skills.

    Licenses and Certificates:

    Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid Class C driver license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

    WORKING CONDITIONS

    Work is regularly performed within the environment of the library and requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching, bending, lifting, shelving and carrying of books and other library materials of moderate weight. Incumbents are required to work evenings and weekends and may be required to work irregular hours and/or to report to offsite locations.

    Supplemental Information

    HOW TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an online City application and required supplemental questions to be considered for this position. Please note, applications may be rejected if incomplete. Résumés, CVs and cover letters are not reviewed as part of the application screening process and should not be submitted.

    NOTE : You must submit a copy of your college diploma/transcript. Applicants who indicated receipt of degree from a foreign institution must provide United States degree and credential equivalency verification along with a copy of your college diploma/transcript. All materials must be received in the Human Resources Department no later than close of business on the application closing date. Please attach a scanned copy of your college diploma or transcript to your online application. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified.

    SELECTION PROCESS : All applicants must submit clear, concise and complete information regarding their qualifications for the position. All applicants will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Testing may consist of the following:

    Oral Interview: 100%

    BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS : Candidates who have successfully completed all prior phases of the selection process will be subject to a thorough background investigation.

    Diversity & Inclusion Statement

    The City of Santa Monica is a progressive, inclusive and culturally-rich community. As leaders in public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a highly-talented workforce where people of diverse races, religions, cultures and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and where their differences make a positive impact.

    The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to build balanced teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create a workplace that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our employees. Join us!

    Special assistance with the application and examination process is available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Call (310) 458-8246, TDD (310) 458-8696 (Hearing Impaired Only).

    Please note the request for reasonable accommodations must be made to Human Resources at least three work days prior to the examination.

    The City's liberal fringe benefits for full-time employment include sick leave, holiday and vacation pay, the Public Employees Retirement System, medical, dental and vision insurance, credit union, deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement, Dependent Care Assistance Plan and priority enrollment consideration at Hill & Dale Family Learning Center, Marine Park Child Development Center, and Santa Monica Early Childhood Lab School.

    Closing Date/Time: 3/31/2025 5:30 PM Pacific
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  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Santa Monica
    • City of Santa Monica

    Santa Monica is a beachside city of 8.3 square miles on the westside of Los Angeles County. Offering an environment of unparalleled natural beauty, the city is home to a mix of residential communities, commercial districts, and recreational venues. Recently named by National Geographic as one of the Top "10 Beach Cities in the World" and by TIME as one of the "Best Places to Live", Santa Monica features three miles of Pacific beaches and the Santa Monica Pier. Santa Monica’s residential population is approximately 93,000, increasing to an estimated 250,000 during the day with tourists, shoppers, and employees. Tourism attracts over 8 million visitors annually.

    The City of Santa Monica was incorporated on November 30, 1886 and subsequently adopted a City Charter in 1945. In 1947, a City Council-City Manager form of government was established. The City Council consists of seven members elected by the community at large to four year terms.

    The City of Santa Monica is a full-service city. City departments provide police, fire, a regional transportation network, water, refuse and recycling, streets, parking, planning, building, engineering, free public wifi, a high speed fiber optic network, parks, affordable housing, economic development, library, rent control, recreational, cultural, and educational services to the community.

    The City-operated Big Blue Bus regional bus service provides over 16.5 million rides for customers each year, all powered by renewable natural gas. Breeze Bike Share was Southern California's first bike share system with 500 bikes at 85 locations. In 2016, the Metro Expo Line opened connecting Santa Monica to Downtown Los Angeles in under an hour.

    The City of Santa Monica is a national leader in environmental, economic and social sustainability. The City is working toward aggressive climate action goals including: water self-sufficiency by 2020, zero waste by 2030, and carbon neutrality by 2050.

    The highly-rated Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District serves both Santa Monica and Malibu residents. Santa Monica College (SMC), one of the state's top two-year community colleges, serves over 30,000 full-time and part-time students on several campuses and offers more than 90 fields of study. Santa Monica's strong education institutions are complemented by the 5-star rated Santa Monica Public Library system.

    Public safety is a top priority in the City of Santa Monica. Santa Monica Fire Department continues to maintain a Class 1 ISO rating, the highest possible rating.

    Santa Monica has a strong and diverse economy. Known as “Silicon Beach,” local businesses are at the leading edge of the nation’s creative economy and startup scene.

    Sana Monica is also home to three renowned and respected health facilities, Providence Saint John’s Health Center, Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente.

    Connect with the City of Santa Monica by visiting www.santamonica.gov, follow @santamonicacity on Twitter, or sign up for the City's newsletter and emergency alerts at www.smgov.net/newsletter.

     

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