Senior Librarian
City of Huntington BeachDescription
Note: This position will remain open until filled. First review of applications is scheduled to occur for applications received before 5:00 PM on April 3, 2025, and will be reviewed on an on-going basis until the position is filled. This recruitment may close at any time after that date, once a sufficiently strong candidate pool has been established. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible!
Here in Huntington Beach, we believe passionately that the key to becoming the best beach City in the world starts and ends with finding the right people to join our team. At this time, we have an outstanding career opportunity available, as we're looking for the "right person" to serve as Senior Librarian with the Community and Library Services Department. The current vacancy is in the Technical Services division.The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator and collaborator. The candidate should have strong knowledge of literacy principles and be ready to lead a team known for innovative programs and services.
The DepartmentThe mission statement of the Community & Library Services Department is to "provide outstanding programs, services and facilities that enhance and enrich the lives of our residents and visitors" and to "welcome, empower, and enrich our community by providing innovative and traditional library services that inspire and encourage transformation and growth." Library and Cultural Services is responsible for the operation of Huntington Central Library located in Huntington Central Park and four branches (Main Street, Oak View, Banning, and Helen Murphy), as well as the Huntington Beach Art Center. This Division serves as the liaison to various library affiliated community groups, such as the Friends of the Library and the Friends of the Children's Library, as well as the Art Center Foundation.The PositionThe Senior Librarian performs specialized professional library work pertaining to a specific division of the library. The position is distinguished from the Librarian classification by the level of responsibility assumed, the supervisory responsibilities, and the complexity of the duties assigned. The position is distinguished from the Principal Librarian classification in that the Principal Librarian exercises managerial authority over all library personnel and functions while the Senior Librarian is responsible for the work activities of a specific division/area. The Senior Librarian assigned to the Technical Services division will be responsible for overseeing the acquisitions and accounting teams, managing budget expenditures, and allocating funds across various sections of the adult collection.Examples of Essential Duties
- Plans, organizes and supervises a division/area of the library; prepares work schedules of personnel and volunteers; supervises staff, evaluates performance, and recommends personnel actions;
- Acquires and makes available for public use informational materials in all formats (e.g. print, electronic and digital);
- Coordinates and oversees the classification and cataloging of library materials, working with vendors and staff to utilize computerized systems and technology tools;
- Implements and maintains automated information systems, such as the Library’s integrated system and patron database, as well as other electronic resources and databases, both on site and remotely available;
- Interacts with the vendors and suppliers to assess and analyze workflow in support of direct customer service;
- Participates with other managers in strategic planning and other organizational development efforts in the library and the City;
Minimum Qualifications
Education: ALA-accredited Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science.
Experience: Three (3) years full-time professional library experience, including one (1) year of lead or supervisory experience.
Certificate/License: Valid California Class C driver license and an acceptable driving record required by time of appointment and during course of employment.Supplemental Information
- APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:
- Application Review
- Examination(s) - Applicants best meeting the City's needs will be invited to participate in a virtual oral exam (weighted 100%), which will be scheduled once a sufficient amount of qualified applications have been received.
- Selection Interview
- Background Investigation
- Appointment