Senior Librarian

The City of Monterey Park is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Senior Librarian. The current vacancy is in Operational Support Services; however, the list established may be used to fill vacancies in Children's division or Adult/Teen Services division.  A Senior Librarian works a rotating schedule of Tuesday through Saturday or Monday through Friday, with an evening shift required each week.  Rotations are done based on needs of the department. 

This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and may close at any time with or without notice.  Resumes may be attached but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed online application.  Incomplete employment applications will not be processed.  Applications will be reviewed every 2 weeks. 

THE POSITION
The Senior Librarian is a mid-management position that reports directly to the City Librarian and is responsible for managing the staff and services of the assigned Library division.  

Ideal candidates will have excellent managerial and customer service skills; the ability to set clear expectations and manage staff performance; the ability to meet deadlines, set priorities, and work independently; establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, peers, subordinates, and the public; and the ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.   

THE LIBRARY
The Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library is a single branch municipal library that serves a diverse community of 61,000 residents in the San Gabriel Valley.  The library serves the entire community by maintaining a diversified collection of print and electronic books, magazines, periodicals, and audio-visual materials in community languages; providing public computer access and training; teaching English and helping residents become citizens; supporting children and families with collections, services, and partnerships; providing opportunities for personal development through Career Center services; and preserving Monterey Park's heritage by collecting local information and materials of historical significance.  The library's collection includes over 100,000 volumes, many of which are in Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Spanish, to reflect the demographics of our residents.

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the class.

• Directs, schedules, supervises, and evaluates the work of professional and paraprofessional, library staff and volunteers.
• Assists with recruitment process, hires, and trains library staff; monitors performance and provides training, coaching, and mentoring for performance improvement; assists library management with progressive discipline process to address performance deficiencies, in accordance with City Human Resources policies and labor Memorandums of Understanding (M.O.U.s).
• Develops, evaluates, and implements goals, objectives, policies, and procedures in areas of assignment.
• Performs original and copy cataloging and classification using the Dewey Decimal system, Library of Congress Subject Headings and other necessary resources.
• Researches, reviews, evaluates, and selects materials for addition to or deletion from the library collection; recommends collection development policies and resources.
• Assists with the development and management of the library system budget; researches, reviews, recommends and secures additional funding sources including grants; monitors and oversees expenditures of areas of assignment.
• Assesses patron needs and advises them in making effective use of library resources and services; assists patrons of all ages by answering reference questions accurately using a variety of print, electronic, and other resources.
• Participates in professional development activities including attending workshops, continuing education programs, and regional or state library association activities.
• Develops, organizes, implements, and oversees programs, events, and services for assigned library division; prepares publication/promotion materials, program materials, and social media messages.
• Prepares organizes, and conducts outreach; attends, participates, and represents the library in meetings with other public agencies, community groups, and public; prepares and presents library programs and services to various groups; establishes and maintains positive working relationships with community partners, community organizations, City staff and the public.
• Prepares and maintains accurate reports; maintains statistical records and keeps statistics for library programs and services; prepares monthly and annual reports, analysis and statistics.
• Researches, prepares, and presents reports at Library Board, Library Foundation and Friends of the Library, and City Council meetings.
• Responsible for oversight of library facility for various in-person meetings and events held in the library.
• May work nights, weekends, and holidays; and performs other related duties as assigned. 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited college or university is required. 

• Three (3) years of experience as a Librarian. 

• Supervisory or lead experience is highly desirable.

• Valid Class C California Driver License 

Candidates whose qualifications and experience best meet the needs of the City will be invited to an oral appraisal interview.  The oral appraisal interview will evaluate the background and personal qualifications of each candidate.  Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an invitation to future testing. 

Successful completion of a pre-employment background and physical examination including a drug/alcohol screen will be required prior to appointment. 

New hire candidates must show proof of full Covid vaccinations prior to being hired.  Limited exemptions may apply. 

In accordance with California Government Code Section 3100, City of Monterey Park employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to protect the health, safety, lives, and property of the people of the State.