Librarian III/IV
County of TulareThis recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Tulare County Library. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.
Current vacancy is with the Tulare County Library located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months. Weekend work may be required. Positions may work in locations other than the Visalia Library.
Level III: $5,060. - $6,167 Monthly
Level IV: $5,933 - $7,231 MonthlyTypical Duties
Librarian III duties may include, but are not necessarily limited to:
Administer a major division of the Library; perform the more difficult professional work in the field to which assigned; plan, direct and review the work of professional Librarians and non-professional library staff; assist with preparation of the budget; assist with the selection of new personnel; arrange and conduct training programs in library policy and procedures for staff; prepare performance evaluations; prepare publicity and public relation releases. Meet with and speak to public groups; assist in the determination of personnel and physical needs for assigned division; make recommendations on matters of policy related to assigned division; attend meetings and conferences; maintain records and prepare reports; review books and recommend titles for purchase; receive and transmit reference questions requiring further research; conduct reference interviews and assist patrons in locating materials; operate computers and other types of automated equipment. Librarian IV in addition to the above, may include, but are not necessarily limited to: Plan, organize, and manage the main library or a region with system wide responsibilities; plan, assign, supervise, train, and evaluate the work of staff; work independently and as part of the management team; oversee the collection development, branch operations, or programming for the main library or a region; prepare a variety of correspondence grants, reports, surveys, statistics, and budgets; conduct research and stay up to date on library programs and services; work with the county, community groups, schools, and other resources representing the library monitor and evaluate programs and services; analyze, interpret, and implement federal, state county, and library rules and regulations; develop and recommend changes to policies, procedures, personnel, budgets, and services; assist in determining personnel needs, performance standards, and selection of new personnel; respond to inquiries from the public and others regarding library services; make presentations and provide information to variety of groups to train, present, and promote library services; provide information on complex programs, matters and services. Plan and develop internal trainings and materials; provide information on complex programs, matters and services; assist with and plan, organize, and supervise various special projects; perform and receive ongoing training in advance professional librarian work.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Librarian III, IV
Graduation from an American Library Association accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in Library and Information science or equivalent.
Experience:
Librarian III
Three (3) years of experience as a professional librarian.
Librarian IV
Five (5) years of experience as a librarian with demonstrated growth in supervision and management responsibilities with at least one year in a supervisory role equivalent to a Librarian III. One year as a library paraprofessional with demonstrated growth in supervision and management responsibilities can be substituted for one year of librarian experience.
Librarian III
Knowledge of:
Library references, tools, and systems including Library of Congress, Dewey Decimal System, Superintendent of Documents, and cataloguing; external resources available to the library such as San Joaquin Information System and Area Wide Library Network; library materials to effectively control growth and quality of materials collection; math sufficient to assist with budget preparation; automated library tools and their application.Skill/Ability to:
Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers; operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.; conduct reference interviews to meet library needs of the public; select books considering patron reading needs and publishers; communicate effectively with persons of various ages; use self-restraint when dealing with irate or intoxicated individuals; negotiate with community groups and staff to resolve concerns relating to the library; collect and organize information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; write clear, concise, grammatically correct reports, correspondence and instructions; plan, prepare, and give presentations; assign, train, coordinate, and motivate subordinate staff. Implement new policies and procedures; retain and recall information such as location of library materials; record information accurately.
In addition to the above Librarian IVKnowledge of –
Library practices, policies, and procedures; library and customer services practices, tools, and trends; supervision and organization of library services or branches; principles and practices of supervision, evaluation, and training; public relations, publicity, and outreach methods; library resources, programming, collection development, technology, and technical services, including cataloging, classification, and integrated library systems; library networks and resources, including the San Joaquin Library System; basic budgeting and grant management and monitoring; office software, computers, and equipment.Skill/Ability to –
Work independently and as part a team; communicate effectively with people of various ages, education, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds in a respectful, patient, tactful, and courteous manner; operate standard office equipment, computers, and software. Manage, monitor, and administer operations of the main library or a region; supervise train, motivate, coordinate, and evaluate staff; develop and implement policies and procedures; conducts research and stays up to date on library programs and services.to meet the needs of the public; implement, interpret, and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures to patrons and staff; correctly interpret information and take appropriate action; work with community groups and other organizations to develop programs and services. Prepare and contribute to a variety of correspondence, grants, reports, surveys, statistics, and budgets; conducts research and stays up to date on library programs and services; collect and organize information, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations; establish priorities and set goals and objectives; adjust to workload changes and work effectively under stress to meet deadlines; plan, prepare, and give presentations to variety of groups to train, present, and promote library services; retain and recall information; write clear, concise, grammatically correct reports, grants, letters, and other documents. Read and understand verbal and written instructions and information, both general and technical, and convey clearly to others; establish rapport and effective working relationships with staff and the public; coordinate training and instruction for library patrons and staff in use of the library, including library practices, policies, and procedures. Recognize and maintain confidentiality of information in compliance with laws and department regulations; establish and maintain a cohesive team-oriented environment; learn the principles and practices of budget preparation and management.DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Experience: III-in lieu of Librarian experience accept at one year experience equivalent to a Library Services Specialist or other paraprofessional library position that provides the equivalent of professional Librarian level experience in a public library with supervisory responsibilities.
Knowledge of: Tools and resources to discover reader interests and community needs; library policies, procedures, goals and objectives; comparable experiences of libraries in other communities; standard office procedures and computer software; effective customer services practices; use of computers and electronic devices used in providing library and literacy; outreach, innovation, technology, services and collection development for children, young adults, or adults; advanced computer application skills; familiarity with community outreach techniques; social media, and website development as it applies to libraries.
Skill/Ability to: - Speak, read, write and translate Spanish; establish and work in a team oriented environment; gather, interpret, and utilize statistics and budgets; perform professional tasks, such as budgets, systemwide projects, and Summer Reading programs; plan and maintain facilities, including working with vendors and county departments; use community resources effectively to meet needs of library patrons; apply for and manage grants; supervise, train and evaluate subordinate staff; manage facility issues involving patrons and building.