Librarian I/II

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
 

• Promote and market library services.
   
• Assists patrons in the use of library facilities; explains library policies and procedures to the public, and library staff.
   
• Performs reference work at a professional level, according to Level of incumbent.
   
• Selects, orders, maintains, and weeds collections in assigned subject areas.
   
• Presents programming, story times, tours, and outreach events.
   
• May supervise, review work, and evaluate clerical and/or paraprofessional employees.
   
• Selects, arranges, and promotes the library through outreach activities.
   
• Keeps current with materials acquired by library; prepares statistics, reports, and programs.
   
• Designs, coordinates and implements library programs for special events.
   
• Index and catalog material.  
   
• Provide readers advisory.
   
• Answer customer inquiries.

Librarian I

Education:
Possession a Master of Library Science (MLS) degree from an American Library Association accredited library school, preferably with some additional study in library, business and/or public administration.

Librarian II

Experience:
One (1) year of experience equivalent to a Librarian I in Merced County.

Education:
Possession a Master of Library Science (MLS) degree from an American Library Association accredited library school, preferably with some additional study in library, business and/or public administration.


SOME POSITIONS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS PURSUANT TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES RULES AND REGULATIONS, SECTION 2, B.

Essential Functions include the ability to:
 

• Operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
   
• Communicate effectively with others in person, in writing, and over the telephone.
   
• Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.
   
• Perform job duties under stressful conditions.
   
• Respond appropriately to situations.
   
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
   
• Frequently lift and move with help, objects weighing up to 35 pounds.
   
• Occasionally lift and move with help, objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
   
• Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
   
• Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
   
• Kneel, bend, twist, squat, balance and crawl.
   
• Frequent use of hand-eye coordination and repetitive hand and arm motion.
   
• Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
   
• Proficient use of computer software and email.
   
• Regular attendance is an essential function.

• Modern library/system organization and its objectives, procedures, techniques, and services.
   
• Principles, techniques, and practices of effective business, public and library administration.
   
• Books, sources, bibliographies, reference materials and classification systems.
   
• Techniques for effective community relations.
   
• Computer applications for library services.
   
• Children's library work and the field of children's literature.
   
• Library cataloging practices.

• Work effectively with children and adults.
   
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with other employees and the public.
   
• Provide reference, reader's advisory and children's services.
   
• Classify and catalog books and other materials.
   
• Provide direction, supervision, training and evaluation for assigned staff.