What are the responsibilities and job description for the LIBRARIAN I position at City of Huntington Beach, CA?
Here in Huntington Beach, we believe passionately that the key to becoming the best beach City in the world starts and ends with finding the right people to join our team. At this time, we have an outstanding career opportunity available, as we're looking for the "right person" to serve as Librarian I.
The current vacancy is in Youth Services and will primarily be working with youth under the age of 13. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of early literacy principles, experience designing and implementing innovative programs, presentations, and workshops, analyzing and evaluating library services and programs, working with library staff to coordinate regular and special event programs and services, and have a passion for working with youth, caregivers, and educators. The Library is looking for someone who is creative, innovative, enthusiastic, flexible, detail-oriented, a highly effective communicator and dedicated to providing the highest levels of library service.
JOB SUMMARY
Under general supervision, plans, conducts, and participates in various library functions, such as reference, adult and children services, and circulation.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Librarian is professional-level class in the Library Services job series and performs the full range of librarian work. Librarian is distinguished from the Senior Librarian classification by the level of responsibility and the complexity of the duties assigned.
Examples of Essential Duties
- Provides customer service at public service desk; researches and answers questions from patrons and assists them in use of library resources
- Provides expertise in specific areas of the library such as business, technology, fiction, government documents, arts and culture, children's and teens' collections and inter-library resource sharing
- Develops, implements, and evaluates services and programs in a designated area such as adult services, children's services, youth services, and outreach; develops new services and programs to meet community needs
- Provides reference services utilizing electronic resources including but not limited to online catalogs, the Internet, social media, online databases and indexes
- Provides assistance to and advises patrons, including children, young adults, adults and senior citizens in the effective use of the library collection, facilities and services; demonstrates the use of library resources, tools, equipment, and electronic reference sources; assists with digital downloads
- Prepares print and online bibliographies utilizing web tools and other e-resources
- Performs collection management activities in assigned areas; evaluates and culls the collections on an ongoing basis; gathers information to design collections and services
- Participates on library committees and teams to complete projects and provide support services
- Organizes, maintains, and catalogs/indexes a variety of print and digital materials
- Provides instruction and oversees the work of paid and volunteer support staff
- Develops and implements programs for various levels of readers, including adults, teens, tweens, or children
- Performs community outreach with other library staff and volunteers
- Responds to emergency calls for service on a call-out basis; works outside of normal business hours, as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination includes:
Education: American Library Association-accredited Master's Degree in Library and Information Science.
Experience: One year progressively responsible experience in a public library setting.
Certifications/License: A valid California Class C driver license with an acceptable driving record at time of hire and throughout employment.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Employees regularly assigned/required to drive a City or personal vehicle in the course and scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice program.
Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:
- An online application must be completed in its entirety, including all Supplemental Questions.
- Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be included in the assessment process, which includes a virtual oral examination (weighted 100%) - tentatively scheduled for January 16, 2025.
- Selection Interview
- Background Investigation
- Appointment
Supplemental Information
