Librarian

• Assesses, identifies, and anticipates changing community needs, technology, and best practices; develops plans, services, and programs to address these changes.
• Creates and maintains an environment that attracts and invites patrons to use the library collection and space.
• Coordinates daily activities of staff and volunteers assigned to their area; supervises paraprofessional staff as needed.
• Provides reference services requiring knowledge of library collection, reference tools and materials.
• Responds to requests for reference information, provides readers advisory services for library customers, and responds to suggestions, requests, or concerns from library users or community members.
• Designs, implements, evaluates, promotes and markets library programs, like story times, instructional classes, book talks for patrons, and community events based on needs and interests in the community.
• Makes oral demonstrations utilizing multi-media equipment and online resources; conducts library orientations and computer training classes.
• Creates publicity and informational materials, including flyers, posters, brochures, and bibliographies; develops displays for assigned areas.
• Provides technical assistance to library users and demonstrates the use of library resources, tools, equipment and electronic resources.
• Organizes, maintains, and catalogs/indexes a variety of print and digital materials, including maps, photographs, pamphlets and other ephemera.
• Assists with collection development and selection, review and weeding of library materials for collections.
• Adopts a learning approach to presenting programs, classes and events for and with patrons.
• Maintains knowledge of trends in the library science profession.
• Attends meetings, conferences or other functions and participates in discussions regarding library activities.
• Participates in meetings, committees and projects related to library or City events and services. 
• Promotes consistent policies and procedures throughout the library department.
• Acts as a building lead and interprets library policies to patrons and staff; resolves library patron concerns.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

NOTE: Proof of successful completion of a Master’s Degree must be provided by way of attachment to your online application or as an email attachment sent to the Hiring Agency Representative at, or before, time of the reference check process. Acceptable forms of proof include Unofficial Transcripts, Official Transcripts, Photos and/or Photocopies of Institutional Degree/Certifications. Failure to provide the required documentation at, or before, time of the reference check process will result in disqualification. 

How to Apply

Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" link at the top of this announcement. If this is the first time applying for a position using governmentjobs.com, you will be prompted to create a new user account; otherwise, log in with your username and password. Your application and responses to any supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this position. It is suggested that your application include the following:

• List any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you qualify for the position.
• List all periods of employment for at least the past 10 years, beginning with your most recent or present employer (including, if applicable, all employment with the City of Ontario).
• Separately list each position held, including different positions with the same employer.

A resume may be attached to your application but will not substitute for the proper completion of your application. Applications that are not properly completed may be rejected.

NOTE: Transcripts from colleges, universities or technical schools outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report will result in disqualification from the selection process.

Application Process

Applicants are required to submit required certification(s) or other required documentation as outlined in the Qualifications Guideline section of this bulletin. Please use the attachment function found on the City's online application to attach copies of the requested certification(s) or other documentation. Failure to attach required certifications may result in the rejection of your application. Please contact the Human Resources/Risk Management Agency if you have any questions regarding the application process.
 
Your application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Failure to complete these sections may result in the rejection of your application.

Supplemental Question

To complete your application for this position, you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. This information will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and is designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. This may include a selection step in which your application and supplemental questions are reviewed and scored by a panel of raters familiar with this position.

Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application.
 
Please provide succinct, concise, descriptive, and detailed information for each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.

Email Notices

Email is the primary way that the Human Resources/Risk Management Agency or Hiring Department will communicate with you. Please check your email account (including the SPAM folder) on a regular basis for any emails related to the application or selection process. Emails from the City of Ontario will come from "@ontarioca.gov" or "governmentjobs.com." If you change your email address after submitting your application, please visit governmentjobs.com and update your profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any additional questions regarding the application process, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions.