Description

Under supervision, to perform professional library work.
This Librarian I position is an alternately staffed position and may be filled at the Librarian I or Librarian II level. Candidates must submit a separate application for each level that they are interested in.

Typical Tasks

• Provides services to patrons such as evaluating needs, assisting in locating books and materials, and responding to inquiries;
• Offers reader advisory services;
• Informs patrons about library facilities, policies and procedures;
• Participates in identifying the needs of the library community;
• Participates in evaluating current collection and selecting and discarding library materials, as well as ordering materials within prescribed budget;
• Develops subject expertise;
• Learns sources of information and locates specific information;
• Answers reference questions; refers questions requiring advanced knowledge to a Librarian II or Supervising Librarian;
• Develops specialized library programs for specific patron groups;
• Speaks to school and community groups regarding library programs and resources;
• May conduct book talks and story times and perform puppet shows;
• Designs displays and exhibits;
• Participates in organizing the physical interior of the library;
• Compiles bibliographies, book lists and other resource lists;
• Prepares reports or creates content for library blogs or website;
• Provides outreach services to communities;
• Familiarizes and trains library patrons in the use of digital materials; promotes reading and use of digital resources for all ages;
• Assists and trains users to operate public equipment, connect to the internet, use library software applications, and access library services from remote locations;
• Uses information discovery tools, including the library's catalog, core library databases, and internet search engines;
• Performs basic troubleshooting of technical problems and resolves or refers technical issues to appropriate personnel;
• Accesses and uses basic assistive technologies, where appropriate, to ensure that all users have equitable access to technology;
• Participates in District-wide committees, work teams, and projects;
• Keeps abreast of professional trends and developments, including technology;
• Organizes and maintains special collections;
• May participate in supervising and training volunteers;
• Participates in professional organizations and attends workshops and meetings;
• Compiles selection aid book lists for use in community libraries;
• Interprets cataloging and classification rules and practices for staff;
• Conducts original cataloging as needed;
• May supervise work flow of the technical services unit;
• May assist in providing information to information systems staff and/or vendors to achieve compatibility with Santa Clara County Library computer systems;
• Consults with publishers' representatives concerning acquisition problems and programs;
• Participates in needs assessments and in establishing or modifying procedures for acquisitions, cataloging and/or processing;
• May have in-charge responsibility for the library and for resolving routine operating problems, in the absence of a Librarian II or Supervising Librarian;
• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;
• Performs other related duties as required.

Employment Standards