Librarian - Seasonal Job at City of Claremont in Independence

Description

Under the general supervision of the County Librarian, this seasonal position is responsible for the day‑to‑day operation of a small or medium branch library. The role may begin at the I, II or III level depending on experience, training and education. Incumbents supervise staff, perform library duties, and follow procedures set by professional librarians. With experience and education, advance upward in the series.

Examples of Duties

Librarian I

• All duties of Branch Library Specialist positions
• Manage the operation of a small branch library.
• Assists the Supervising Librarian at the Bishop branch and manages that branch in the absence of the Supervising Librarian.
• Staff the circulation desk.
• Advise and assist patrons, resolving problems and complaints when necessary.
• Perform library reference work; research reference requests; obtain library materials and information not in the local branch.
• Perform an ongoing inventory of the branch’s collection, recommending the acquisition of new materials and supervising the removal of outdated materials.
• Assist in the interview process to select new employees.
• Train and supervise regular staff and volunteers, providing written evaluations when required.
• Perform the notification and collection of fines owed.
• Insure that the facility is maintained in a neat, orderly and safe condition.
• Maintain necessary records such as circulation figures, fines collected, and the number of reference questions processed. Write news releases and book reviews.
• Participate in special projects, such as planning for automation, when directed to do so.
• Plan and conduct special programs and activities.
• Represent the branch in the local community, and when necessary, act as an advocate for the library with outside groups and individuals.
• Write grants as necessary.

Librarian II

• All duties of the Librarian I position.
• Manage the operation of a medium branch library.
• Conduct system‑wide and branch inventories.
• Coordinate countywide rotation of books.
• Research difficult reference questions for branch libraries.
• Locate library materials requested by branch libraries.
• Oversee acquisitions and cataloging.
• Responsible for collections development, including the selection of materials to be added to the collection, evaluating the existing collection, and deaccessioning materials.
• Determine books and other materials to be placed on permanent deposit in branch libraries.
• Responsible for the Local History collection, including acquiring materials from many sources as they become available and preserving the existing collection.

Librarian III

• All duties of the Librarian II position.
• Manage the operation of a large branch library.
• Oversee the circulation desk.
• Advise and assist patrons, resolving problems and complaints when necessary.
• Perform library reference work; research reference requests; maintain the inter‑library loan and intra‑library request system; obtain library materials and information not in the local branch.
• Coordinate an ongoing inventory of the branch’s collection, recommending the acquisition of new materials and supervising the removal of outdated materials.
• Assist in the interview process to select new employees.
• Train and supervise regular staff and volunteers, providing written evaluations when required.
• Supervise the notification and collection of fines owed.
• Insure that the facility is maintained in a neat, orderly and safe condition.
• Maintain necessary records such as circulation figures, fines collected, and the number of reference questions processed. Write news releases and book reviews.
• Participate in special projects, such as planning for automation, when directed to do so.
• Plan and conduct special programs and activities.
• Represent the branch in the local community, and when necessary, act as an advocate for the library with outside groups and individuals.
• Write grants as necessary.

Qualifications & Special Requirements

Librarian I

• A minimum of three years of experience as a Library Specialist.
• An Associate of Arts Degree may be substituted for one year of specialist experience.

Librarian II

• A minimum of one year of experience as a Librarian I.
• A Bachelor's Degree may be substituted for one year of Librarian I experience.

Librarian III

• Three years of experience supervising in a small or medium branch library as a Librarian I or II.
• A Bachelor's Degree may be substituted for one year of Librarian I experience.
• An ALA‑accredited MLS Degree is desirable.

Knowledge Of

• Library terminology and standard library practices and techniques, library materials, and the current publications available.
• Modern supervision techniques and public relations.
• Library organizational methods and techniques, books, reference sources and bibliographies, cataloguing and classification procedures.
• Modern office methods, procedures, and equipment.

Ability To

• Assess the library needs of the community.
• Assist patrons with a wide variety of library needs.
• Perform routine reference work.
• Assist and instruct patrons in the use of facilities and materials.
• Prepare and maintain complete and accurate reports.
• Conduct special service programs independently.
• Adapt to new techniques and technologies related to library work.
• Deal firmly and tactfully with staff and members of the public.
• Operate personal computer and typewriter.
• Lift, push, pull, and/or carry up to 40 pounds.
• Mobility to stand, stoop, reach, and bend.
• Some evening and Saturday work may be required.

Special Requirements

• You may be required to drive a motor vehicle in the course of employment and must possess a valid operator’s license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Must successfully complete a pre‑employment background investigation.
• Position may be required to serve as a Disaster Service Worker during a County emergency.

Application

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Beginning with your present or most recent job, show a complete record of your employment. Describe in detail any aspects of your experience or activities that are particularly appropriate for the position you are applying for. You may not submit a resume in lieu of completing the Employment Record fields. We will evaluate your qualifications based solely on the information entered into the Employment Record form.

Selection

Selection procedures will be determined by the number and qualifications of applicants and may include a qualification screening, written examination, and oral interview.

Reasonable Accommodation For Individuals With Qualifying Disabilities

Inyo County will make reasonable efforts in the examination process on a case‑by‑case basis to accommodate persons with disabilities. If you have special needs, please contact (760) 878‑0377 prior to the examination process.

Citizenship/Immigration Status

Inyo County hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non‑citizens in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Work Location

The County of Inyo has work sites located throughout the Owens Valley (Independence, Bishop, Lone Pine, Big Pine, and Olancha) and the Death Valley area (Death Valley, Tecopa, and Shoshone). All Inyo County positions are considered Countywide. Positions are assigned to a work site based upon the needs of the County. Positions may be temporarily or permanently reassigned to another work site as deemed necessary by the Department Head and/or County Administration.

Salary & Benefits

Monthly salaries are paid over 26 pay periods annually. We offer a complete benefits package to full‑time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short‑term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part‑time employees who work 20‑29 hours per week receive benefits on a pro‑rated basis.

Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)

• Classic Employees (existing CalPERS member) 2% at 55 – Inyo County pays the employee contribution rate of 7% of base salary toward retirement.
• PEPRA Employees (new CalPERS members hired after January 1, 2013) 2% at 62 – Employees will be required to pay the full employee portion toward retirement.
• To learn more details, visit our benefits page.