Librarian III (Internal Opportunity)

The current vacancy is for a Librarian III for the Santa Cruz Public Libraries. This recruitment is open to current Regular City employees and Temporary employees who have accrued a minimum of 600 paid hours worked for the City of Santa Cruz and who have worked for the City within the previous twelve months.  As an Internal recruitment, the list established from this recruitment is valid only for the current vacancy listed above.     

Under administrative direction, the Librarian III directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities and operations of a major division or a function that has system-wide impact within the Santa Cruz City-County Library System; coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Director of Libraries and Assistant Director of Libraries; and performs related duties as assigned.

Recruitment #25-016

Selection Timeline: (Note: The following process may be changed as deemed necessary by the Human Resources Director.)

• On Thursday, 09/05/24 recruitment will close. All application materials must be received by the Human Resources Department by 5:00 pm; postmarks are not accepted.  
• To apply, submit:

1. Application - online application only.  Resumes are not accepted in lieu of filling out the application form completely.  Click the Apply button to begin the online application process.
2. Response to supplemental questions - will be a primary tool in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Any work experience described here must also be included in your employment history on the main application. 

• Week of 09/09/24:  Applications will be competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications for this position. 
• Week of 09/16/24:  Candidates will be notified of their status in the recruitment and interviews will be scheduled. 

(May include, but are not limited to, those duties listed below). 

• Responsible for managing a major library division or function that has system-wide impact within the Santa Cruz City-County Library System, such as Onsite Services, Reference Services, Youth and Adult Programming, Collection Management Services and Outreach.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, and priorities for assigned programs and functional area of responsibility; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
• Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommends appropriate service and staffing levels; recommends modifications to assigned programs as appropriate.
• Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work plan for assigned technical and professional library staff; assigns work activities, projects, and programs; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Participates in the selection of assigned staff; supervises, trains, motivates, and evaluates technical and professional library personnel; provides or coordinates staff training in areas of specialization.
• Participates in the development and administration of assigned budget; participates in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; implements adjustments.
• Serves as liaison for assigned area of responsibility with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; serves as staff on a variety of committees; participates in community meetings and conferences as a representative of the Library System; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues.
• Provides responsible staff assistance to the Director of Libraries and Assistant Director of Libraries; conducts a variety of organizational and operational studies and investigations; oversees and participates in record maintenance; prepares and presents reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Serves as resource to staff regarding areas of specialization.
• Attends professional group meetings; stays informed of trends and innovations in the field of library science.
• Performs the full range of professional librarian duties as required, including providing direct public services.
• Performs other related duties that may be reasonably expected as part of this classification.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position requires frequent sitting, walking, grasping, and finger dexterity in the performance of daily activities. Occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, working overhead, pushing and pulling, and standing is required. The position requires near and far vision and normal hearing in the performance of daily activities. The need to lift up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis is required.

Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

The minimum qualifications for Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities are the following:

Education and Experience:

• Master of Library Science degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association.
• Four years of increasingly responsible experience in a professional level library position related to area of assignment, including one year at the supervisory level.
• Competency and experience in two of the following library service areas, including area of assignment: Reference Services, Adult Services, Children’s Services, Collection Management Services, Programming or Technology.

Knowledge:

• Library service area to which assigned.
• Library services, programs and organization, including staffing, facilities and equipment.
• Collection development principles and strategies as well as tools for selection in specific categories.
• Public library philosophy and practice, and professional ethics and obligations.
• Principles and practices of program development and administration.
• Principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Principles and practices of library science.
• Reference sources and methods and other information-acquisition methods.
• Library automation principles and practices, computer equipment systems and software.
• American literature.
• Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration as applied to a library system; and, public library funding sources.

Abilities: 

• Develop, organize, plan and coordinate operating procedures and information programs.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate staff and oversee, direct, and coordinate the work of others.
• Conduct accurate and thorough research and analysis, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, implement recommendations, and prepare clear and concise reports.
• Monitor large program budgets.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.
• Analyze, assess, and address community needs related to area of assignment and recommend plans for modifying or extending library services.
• Interpret library policies and procedures to both public and support staff.
• Interpret and apply Federal, State, and local policies, laws, and regulations related to library services.
• Prepare effective public relations and publicity materials for media and community publications.
• Communicate effectively, clearly and accurately, both orally and in writing.
• Operate office equipment, including computer equipment related to library automation.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
• Communicate a warm and welcoming public attitude and spirit of service.
• Willingness to work Library System’s schedule of hours.
• Willingness to transport self throughout Library System.

Licenses and Certificates

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge at the baccalaureate level of a literature other than American.
• Fluency in Spanish, an Asian language, or sign language.

• Library Director
• Assistant Director of Libraries
• Library Division Manager
• Librarian III
• Librarian I/II
• Library Specialist
• Library Assistant IV
• Library Assistant III/Library Information Specialist
• Library Assistant II/Bookmobile Library Assistant
• Library Assistant I