Librarian II (Adult Services)

Job Summary

Under general direction, performs a wide range of professional library work independently and in accordance with general policies and accepted professional practices. The advanced difficulty of work assignments and the greater independence with which work is performed differentiates this class from the Librarian I class. Working conditions are primarily in an office environment. May directly supervise assigned staff.

Work Location
One of 28 library locations

Work Hours
Work days and hours vary; Saturday - Friday workweek; evenings and weekends required.

Essential Job Functions

• Interprets Federal and State library laws and explains City and departmental policies and procedures to the public and staff.
• Develops, plans, and implements public programming.
• Investigates and resolves complaints involving the public and staff.
• Assumes the responsibilities of a branch or section head in his or her absence.
• Provides direct reference service to the public.
• Participates in library committee work and library-wide committee and task forces.
• Conducts meetings, training sessions, and public programs.
• Appraises, organizes, processes, and reviews library materials and selects materials according to the needs of users.
• Promotes the use of the library by the community.
• Maintains ready reference collections.
• Compiles bibliographies, reference guides, newsletter articles, statistics and written reports.
• Stays abreast of library and archives issues and trends.
• Engages in long and short-range planning for the work unit.
• Monitors use of branch collection or assigned area; assists with maintenance of collection in assigned area.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• Master's Degree in Library Science, Library and Information Studies/Science or Information Studies/Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited university.
• One (1) year of experience as a professional librarian or three (3) years of professional experience relevant to the appropriate age based group.
• No substitution for education allowed.

• Experience supervising daily operations of a facility and/or serving as a direct supervisor to assigned staff.
• Experience providing reference and reader’s advisory instruction and assistance.
• Spanish language proficiency.

• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of library principles, methods, materials, and practices.
• Knowledge of cataloging principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of reference tools and services.
• Knowledge of professional library publications and the literature of librarianship.
• Skill in operating a personal computer, PC applications, and the use of electronic resources as used in libraries.
• Ability to analyze training needs and make presentations.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to handle all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits Information
The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:
http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information
The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.