City of South Pasadena logo

Librarian - Part Time (Children's Services)

City of South Pasadena
Part-time
On-site
South Pasadena, California, United States
$33.41 - $40.61 USD hourly

Position Overview



(May work up to 18 hours/week, Monday through Friday with some weekend hours) 
This position is part-time and is in the Children's Services section of the library. 

This recruitment may be closed or extended at anytime, with or without notice.
Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly.

Purpose
Under general supervision, performs a variety of professional library tasks related to service to children; and performs other related duties as required.

Examples of Duties
The duties listed below are examples of the work typically performed by employees in this class. An employee may not be assigned all duties listed and may be assigned duties that are not listed below: 
  • Researches and answers questions and requests for information from library visitors and those who remotely contact it, in person, by telephone, and by computer.
  • Assists students and members of the general public of all ages and educational levels with their homework assignments and literary, recreational, informational, and research interests.
  • Acts as a Reader's Advisor by suggesting Library books and other materials to match or stimulate the interests of users.
  • Conducts a wide variety of Library programs for various ages and general and target audiences. Examples are author, writing, book signing, local history, story time, craft, local history and other enriching programs.
  • Instructs patrons in the use of the library's digital and analog materials, including books, databases, e-books, and various film and music resources, including downloadables.
  • Provides instruction in the use of the Library's computerized devices and equipment and their capabilities, including the Internet, the Library website, databases, Wi-Fi, computer laptops and tablets, and personal computers.
  • Performs outreach activities for the Library's services, programs, and projects by attending, representing the Library, and participating in community events, such as the Health Fair, Job Fair, and Farmers Market.
  • Attend meetings in the community to deliver Library promotional materials and advocacy messages to attract new and existing users to the Library.
  • Visits schools and classrooms to raise student awareness about the Library and increased usage.
  • Assists, enhances, promotes and develops the library's materials collection by: selecting high quality and appropriate items such as books, electronic resources, CDs, DVDs, etc. according to the Library Collection Development Policy and community needs and requests; creating displays and brochures, bookmarks, booklists, and flyers, both online and in print, about the Library's offerings and distributing them widely and to targeted audiences; evaluating Library materials in an assigned section for new purchases, replacements or removal; assessing donated books and other materials for their suitability and value for possible inclusion in the Library collection or other practical uses; performing copy cataloging for assigned areas; compiling booklists, and bibliographies for Library print and online dissemination; and establishing indexing, shelving, storage, display systems for special collections.
  • Produces high quality oral and written communications including: writing and editing publicity releases about various aspects of the Library and its community; writing and editing articles and announcements about Library services, projects, and the materials in its collections in order to increase public awareness of their availability and value; planning coordinating, and presenting Library events such as those containing elements of storytelling, writing, authors, music, crafts, books, publishing, filmmaking, musicianship, historical figures and events, holidays, and other educational, arts, recreational, literary, and cultural interests (i.e. presentations of book talks and discussions, library tours, open houses, and orientations, and author and other cultural programs); writing  detailed and descriptive incident and project reports and compiling statistics.
  • Make presentations and speaking appearances for community group meetings and to library audiences.
  • May research, gather data and prepare information for library grant proposals and applications.
 

Duties & Responsibilities

Employment Standards

     
Ability to:

  • Establish and maintain positive working relationships with staff and public;
  • Offer outstanding customer service in providing the Library services and/or materials that are requested;
  • Plan and successfully carry out assignments independently, thoroughly, and promptly;
  • Assist with the recruitment and training of subordinate library staff;
  • Supervise volunteers , interns and subordinate staff;
  • Assume the responsibility for the library, according to the Library's In-Charge Policy, in the absence of management staff;
  • Make succinct and thorough written and oral presentations;
  • Select appropriate materials for patrons of all ages and various reading levels;
  • Instruct others in use of library resources and equipment;
  • Conduct research using on-line databases, books, and the Internet;
  • Effectively search the Library's and other websites, as well as the online catalog;
  • Assist in upholding the Library Code of Conduct;
  • Exercise good judgment and problem solving skills;
  • Demonstrate an enthusiastic passion for customer service and a strong commitment to serving the community ;
  • Utilize Windows Operating Systems to research and assist patrons; and
  • Utilize Microsoft Office software to prepare basic correspondences, reports and documents.
FLSA Status
Non - Exempt

Qualifications

Education/Experience: Graduation from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Library Science (MLS) or Library and Information Science (MLIS) is required and at least two years of experience working in a library setting is desirable. 

Knowledge of:

  • Professional public library principles and current best practices;
  • General and specialized information sources, both print and electronic;
  • Principles of intellectual freedom and open access;
  • Cataloging rules, norms and practices;
  • Research methods; and
  • Writing and editing skills using good grammar and clear expressions.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Physical demands include occasional lifting and pushing of objects up to 50 lbs., some reaching, bending, walking, sitting, stooping, squatting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling. Ability to hear and speak to the general public, and City staff on the telephone and in person. Hand and eye coordination are needed to operate office equipment.  Strength, dexterity, coordination and vision to use keyboard and video/computer display terminal.
 
Working Conditions
Environment is generally clean with limited exposure to conditions such as dust, fumes, odors, or noise. Computer terminal is used on a daily basis.  Requires traveling throughout the Community and outside the City for meetings, and the attendance of occasional night meetings.

Additional Information

SELECTION PROCEDURE

The final filing date for this recruitment is Monday, January 27th, 2025 @ 11:59 pm PDT.

The City reserves the right to extend the closing date without notice.  Individuals determined to be qualified and best aligned to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process.

HOW TO APPLY
To be considered, please submit an online application, including a cover letter, resume, and proof of education (if qualifying with a degree) in PDF format. Applications that fail to include all necessary documents may be considered incomplete and will not be taken into consideration. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The City of South Pasadena is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of South Pasadena intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (626) 403-7239.

The City of South Pasadena is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work.

FAIR CHANCE ACT
The City of South Pasadena will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of South Pasadena has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns or challenge the accuracy of the background report (for non-public-safety backgrounds). Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.

ABOUT THE CITY

The City of South Pasadena (population 26,047) is a charming community located only eight miles from downtown Los Angeles on the west side of the San Gabriel Valley.  South Pasadena is known for its beautiful tree-lined streets, stunning homes, unique small businesses, top-quality schools and a strong commitment to community. South Pasadena is also a full-service city with its own fire, police and water departments. 

 

Occupying 3.44 square miles of flatlands and hillsides, South Pasadena’s unique character makes it one of California’s most desirable locations.  The City has a rich history of intact late 19th and early 20th Century neighborhoods and residences, giving it a strong claim as one of the oldest and most historic sites in the San Gabriel Valley.  One of the first suburbs of Los Angeles, South Pasadena maintains small-town quality, with charming residential streetscapes, and a historic commercial core, making it one of Hollywood’s favorite suburban filming locations, featured in numerous television and big-screen productions.

 

South Pasadena is frequently recognized as a family and environmentally friendly community.  The City enjoys quiet, attractive, walkable neighborhoods and a low crime rate.  There are numerous active community organizations in South Pasadena, including the Oneonta Club, WISPPA, South Pasadena Arts Council, AYSO, Little League, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Women’s Club, Chamber of Commerce, South Pasadena Preservation Foundation, Holy Family Church, St. James Church, South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association, South Pasadena Chinese-American Club, Vecinos and many others.  Boasting over 100 acres of parks and playgrounds and more than 21,000 trees, the City’s picturesque environment invites residents and visitors to enjoy numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation. South Pasadena offers an 18 hole, Par-3 golf course, tennis, racquet and pickleball facilities, horse stables and a dog park all in its picturesque Arroyo Seco area.

 

Small, proud and independent, the City of South Pasadena has preserved its status as a unique community for over a hundred years.

 

NOTE: The provisions in this job flyer do not constitute an expressed or implied contract; and any provisions contained in this flyer may be modified or revoked without notice.

 

Apply now
Share this job
Twitter Facebook Linkedin Email