LIBRARIAN 6152 (C) (REVISED 05-31-2024)

NOTES:

1. Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.

2. Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. 

A Librarian provides patrons of all ages with a variety of professional librarian services, including outreach and virtual/on-line resources and programs, reader guidance and book reviews, reference, selection, cataloging and maintenance of library materials to meet educational, recreational and informational needs of the community, programming to support lifelong learning, educational, and cultural interests of the community, training in technologies and library resources and services, and implementation of library technologies and virtual services.

A master's degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science from a school accredited by the American Library Association.

PROCESS NOTES

1. Current students who lack 8 semester units or 12 quarter units of the educational requirement may also apply. However, they must meet the full requirement before being appointed.
2. Some positions may require a valid California driver’s license. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as a DUI).
3. Applicants must present proof of their master’s degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science prior to appointment.
4. Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university recognized by the American Library Association. A list of approved institutions can be found at http://www.ala.org/CFApps/lisdir/directory_pdf.cfm.
5. Applicants completing the exam process will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree.

In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training in one or more of the following areas. Only persons possessing the following at the time of filing may be considered for appointment to fill such positions.

Some positions may require the ability to speak or write a language other than English.

Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the "Apply" icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications will only be accepted on-line on the following dates listed below: 
 
Filing Period 1: From Friday, May 26, 2023 to Thursday, June 8, 2023 
 
Filing Period 2: From Friday, May 31, 2024 to Thursday, June 13, 2024 

The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin.

In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles who meet the minimum requirements, or are on a reserve list; 2) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period's selection process.

Examination Weights:  

Essay - Advisory 

Interview - 100%

For candidates who apply during Filing Period 1, it is anticipated that the on-line advisory essay will be administered between MONDAY, JULY 17, 2023 and MONDAY, JULY 24, 2023.
 
For candidates who apply during Filing Period 2, it is anticipated that the on-line advisory essay will be administered between MONDAY, JULY 22, 2024 and MONDAY, JULY 29, 2024. 

For candidates who apply during Filing Period 1, it is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of AUGUST 28, 2023 to SEPTEMBER 8, 2023.
 
For candidates who apply during Filing Period 2, it is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of AUGUST 19, 2024 to AUGUST 30, 2024.

1. This examination is based on a validation study.
2. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf.
3. Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.
4. A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list.
5. You may take the Librarian examination only once every 24 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Librarian examination during an open filing period in the Personnel Department within the last 24 months under this bulletin, you may not file for this examination at this time.
6. Your rank on the employment list may change as candidates from other administrations of the examination are merged onto one list.
7. In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22 and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.
8. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf.

Salary : $83,394 - $115,382