Librarian II

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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