Librarian II

Librarian II

SALARY: $4,939.24 to $6,950.03 monthly (26 pay periods annually)

Final Filing Date: We are accepting applications until closing at 5 pm, July 15, 2022

IT IS MANDATORY THAT YOU COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED IF YOU DO NOT PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION.

THE POSITION

The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the Regular and full-time position of Librarian II in the Parks, Recreation & Libraries Department. The current vacancy is a benefitted and full–time position; however, the employment list that will be established from this recruitment may be utilized to fill future regular, temporary, and limited term vacancies in the City for the duration of the list. The normal work schedule will typically be between Monday – Saturday, 8am – 7pm; a flex schedule may be available.

The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.

THE CITY

The City of Roseville is committed to a diverse workforce. We are engaged in understanding the needs and backgrounds of our colleagues and those we serve. Our organization is unified in this commitment, as we believe this produces the best results for our community.

The City of Roseville (COR) incorporates the following Core Competencies as part of the City’s culture:

• Focus on people: Develop and deliver service-oriented solutions that meet or exceed expectations.
• Build trust: Ensure honesty and integrity to gain confidence and support of others.
• Ensure accountability: Take responsibility for the outcomes of one’s own work and foster a sense of ownership in others.
• Communicate effectively: Deliver clear, concise messages and actively listen to ideas and questions.
• Collaborate inclusively: Build effective working partnerships, alliances, and teams.
• Make quality decisions: Make sound, timely decisions and recommendations.
• Be adaptable/agile: Change approach or methods to best fit the situation and effectively balance competing priorities.

THE DEPARTMENT

The City of Roseville Parks, Recreation & Libraries Department incorporates our culture into our everyday interactions with our co-workers and our community.

• Diversity & Inclusion: Our differences are our strength and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can bring their full self to work.
• Fun & Celebration: We celebrate our successes and have fun along the way.
• Integrity: We are honest, trustworthy and accountable for our actions. We do the right thing, even when no one is looking.
• Respect: We treat all people with dignity. We communicate thoughtfully, value relationships and trust on another.
• Sustainability: We make decisions that are good for people and the planet. We are responsible stewards of the fiscal, human, physical and environmental resources entrusted to us.
• Excellence: We take pride in our work and strive to achieve exceptional results.
• Innovation: We encourage new ideas, seek creative ways to solve problems, take strategic risks and learn from our mistakes.
• Learning: We foster a culture of continuous improvement and encourage both personal and professional growth.
• Safety: We place safety first, in everything we do.
• Teamwork: We know our impact is always greater when we work together towards a common goal.

DEFINITION

To perform professional duties in support of Department activities including libraries and museums; to assist customers with inquiries and research; to code, classify, and lead cataloging and processing activities of technical staff; and to select and evaluate collection materials.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the journey level class within the Librarian series and is distinguished from the I level by the assignment of the full range of duties. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new, unusual or unique situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the I level.

This class is distinguished from the Library Supervisor in that the latter has first-line supervisory responsibility and performs the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series including assigned program responsibilities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

• Receives direction from a Recreation & Library Supervisor or Parks, Recreation & Libraries Manager.
• May exercise direct supervision over technical and administrative support personnel; and technical and functional supervision over lower level professional personnel.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide reference and advisory services to customers; perform professional work in the classification, cataloging, and ordering of collection materials of various media including original cataloging when required; assist with implementing on-going authority control procedures and maintain authority file.
• Provide administration and maintenance of an integrated library system; the library’s commercial databases; the department’s web pages and social media sites and virtual department services.
• Train staff and patrons on new techniques and technologies associated with library services.
• Assist in developing the collection by reading, reviewing and recommending materials; review current collection to determine additional materials needed and select materials for repair or discard.
• Observe operations and make recommendations related to a variety of library services including Internet, audio-visual, reference and technical services; prepare and maintain related records and reports.
• Identify various user and community needs and recommend, plan and assist in developing appropriate programs; design and arrange library/museum materials for display; compile bibliographies for print and/or department website use.
• Assess customer needs through discussion with patrons; make recommendations about effective use of department resources and services to meet customer needs.
• Instruct customers in the use of library tools including catalogs, computer databases, bibliographic resources, and the Internet.
• Propose, plan, coordinate, market and implement a variety of community outreach programs, department programs, museum programs and activities, and special events as assigned.
• Consult with library professional staff on the selection, implementation and maintenance of library technology, equipment and software programs.
• Test and implement computer applications and analyze problems with existing applications; consult with City department staff; coordinate system activities with users to identify needs; participate in the installation of software, system configuration, and troubleshooting of software and hardware issues in support of the City’s virtual library.
• Seek ways to improve information access in support of the department’s mission and programs; promote and maintain the library’s commercial databases.
• Provide support and expertise in the selection, setup and maintenance of third party software.
• Promote library and museum services and programs through news releases, flyers, brochures, social media, email marketing and current website information.
• Assist in the design and implementation of standards for selection, review and replacement of subject collections; conduct ongoing statistical analysis of collections and collection needs.
• Assist in budget priorities regarding assigned area; prepare budget reports; administer, coordinate, monitor and control expenditures and budget for collection development, programs, marketing and advertising
• Prepare and administer grants.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of library science.
• Library organization, services and equipment including applicable information systems technology.
• Basic principles and practices of program development and service delivery.
• Information sources, bibliographies, reference materials, and cataloging and classification systems.
• Collection development, including material selection and cataloging procedures.
• Principles and practices of library systems administration, programming, electronic data processing and application documentation.
• Current trends, standards and emerging technologies in public libraries and the Internet.
• Techniques of customer service and patron assistance.
• Principles and practices of public library service development.
• Advanced library reference sources and complex search techniques.
• Public library policies and procedures.

Ability to:

• Perform professional library work related to research and classification and cataloging of library materials.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policy and procedures.
• On a continuous basis, sit at desk for long periods of time; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; intermittently push and pull carts; stand and sit continuously when on a public desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone, and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift or carry weight of 10 pounds of less.
• Assess customer needs and provide accurate reference information through use of appropriate search techniques.
• Plan, organize and coordinate a variety of programs as assigned.
• Obtain information through interview; work courteously with the public, and work effectively with interruption.
• Interpret and explain pertinent library and City policies and procedures.
• Use automated library systems and modern office equipment, including personal computer programs for word processing, spreadsheet, database, and audio/visual display applications.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Prepare a variety of reports and maintain accurate records and files.
• Recognize problems or potential problems regarding library technology functions.
• Supervise, train and evaluate assigned personnel.
• May work weekends and evening shifts as assigned.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Independently perform professional librarian duties.
• Assist in developing operating policies and procedures related to area of assignment.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Experience:

• Two years of responsible experience performing duties similar to that of a Librarian I with the City of Roseville (Performing professional duties in support of Department activities including libraries and museums; to assist customers with inquiries and research; coding, classifying, and leading cataloging and processing activities of technical staff; and to select and evaluate collection materials).

AND

Training:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Possession of a Master’s degree in Library Science is desirable.

AND

License or Certificate:

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, First Aid and CPR Certifications as issued by the American Red Cross within six months of hire.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Your response to question 3 will be scored using a pre-determined formula. Your response to this question must be consistent with your employment application information. This experience must also be described in the “Work Experience" section of this application. Responses to the supplemental questionnaire that are inconsistent from your “Work Experience” section in the application will not be scored. I understand and agree with the above instructions.

• Yes
• No

2. Was any of the work experience listed on your application an unpaid internship, or volunteer work? If so, please list below which ones.

3. How many years do you have performing professional duties in libraries, including assisting customers with inquiries and research; selecting and evaluating collection materials, and participating in library program activities?

• Less than 2 Years
• 2-3 Years
• 3-4 Years
• 4-5 Years
• 5-6 Years
• 6 Years

4. We may assign the Librarian I to any of the following functional areas of operations. Please tell us about your experience in any or all of the following areas:

• Collection Development/Technical Services (Ordering library materials, cataloging, processing materials, weeding)
• Programs and Events (Scheduling and implementing free and fee-based community programs and classes)
• Information Services/Reference (Searching library databases, retrieving information for patrons, helping patrons with e-readers and technology, managing online databases)
• Customer Service/Circulation (Checking in/out materials, issuing library cards, general customer service)

5. Please tell us about your experience specific to these areas of technology:

• Automated Materials Handling Systems and Self-checkout machines
• Maintaining and updating tablets and laptops
• Implementing a new Technology or Service
• Working with third-party vendors

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination. The applicant’s experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List. Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations. Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check and depending on position applied for a pre-employment medical exam and a drug and alcohol screening test.

THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS. MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.

For more information regarding the City's benefits, visit our website at here. This position is in Local 39.

The following options apply to the evaluation of college degrees from countries outside the United States:

• Educational background from a foreign country may be evaluated by an accredited United States college or university listed on the U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website.
• Verification of degree equivalency may be obtained from organizations that provide foreign education credential evaluation services. The City of Roseville will accept verification from any of listed member agencies found at www.naces.org
• A copy of the foreign credential evaluation verification must be attached to the employment application.
• Applicants who do not provide this verification will be eliminated from further consideration.