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Distinguishing Characteristics: The Library Assistant I is the entry level classification in which incumbents perform the more routine library service functions, including shelving, routing of materials, weeding and shelf-reading books, and other assigned projects. Initially under closer supervision, incumbents learn to perform functions within established guidelines. Scheduling is flexible.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of circulation duties in the adult and children’s area of the library; checks in and checks out materials; prepares materials for return to the circulating collection; conducts router; assists patrons and explains the use of computers as well as other related equipment available for general public use. 
• Demonstrates a full understanding of applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties.
• Opens and closes branch library facilities if scheduled at that time.
• Inspects returned materials, including books, publications and video tapes for damage; performs mending, cleaning and repair of materials as necessary; removes and returns expired holds.
• Assists in weeding and shelf-reading; removes designated materials from the collection; reorganizes shelved materials through visual inspection.
• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies, City management and staff and the public.

Supervising Librarian

San Rafael Public Library

Library & Arts Division

$6,055 - $7,360 per month

Plus excellent benefits

DEADLINE TO APPLY:  Apply by Tuesday, December 31, 2019, for first consideration

If you answered YES to any of these questions, we’d love for you to apply!

The Supervising Librarian is a coach, mentor, and guide with proven skills in leading people and managing programs and budgets.  They will be a highly collaborative, motivated and customer-focused individual with excellent communication skills.  The ideal candidate will want to be part of a dynamic leadership team, is willing to take risks, and be energized to change.  Previous experience demonstrating successful collaborations with school and community partners is highly desirable.

The Supervising Librarian position is in the Library & Arts Division of Library and Recreation.  This new department encourages the growth and development of a strong community by creating experiences that spark curiosity and enable lifelong learning.  We are dedicated to providing quality service through continual improvements to our programs and services for persons of all ages and abilities.  Under direction, the Supervising Librarian will plan and organize a specific section of the Library & Arts Division and is responsible for the full supervision of Library Assistants and other Librarians.

This multi-position class is a working supervisor level in charge of personnel and activities associated with a specific division or function.  These positions participate in the work of the unit as needed.  The positions are guided by established policies and procedures, principles of the field, and management personnel.  This class is distinguished from the Librarian II in that the latter is a professional specialist, whereas this class is a working professional supervisor with associated authorities and responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include the following. Other duties may be assigned):

• Plans and schedules employee shifts, work days, rotation of tasks, and daily or special work assignments.
• Plans, develops, and implements procedures and processes.
• Plans and reviews the work of Library staff and volunteers.
• Interviews applicants for employment and recommends selection.
• Appraises employee performance, documents disciplinary problems, recommends and carries out disciplinary actions, and recommends merit increases.
• Maintains statistics and prepares reports.
• Maintains logs and records, conducts routine and special surveys and tabulation of usage of materials, patron demographics, and related information.
• Uses online systems to develop, organize and maintain collections.
• Acts as liaison for the division with other library divisions, City departments, and the community.
• Operates various computing devices.
• Oversees collection development for the division.
• Trains and supervises staff.
• Provides outreach to schools and community groups.
• Serves as reference librarian.
• Utilizes print, multimedia, and online library information resources to provide direct readers advisory and reference service to library patrons.
• Performs related duties as required.

To be eligible for this position you must have the knowledge of: 

• Principles and practices of supervision.
• Work planning and control, including selection, appraisal, counseling, and motivation of employees, and  planning, scheduling and directing work.
• Library services and collections.
• Professional practices and techniques of library science.
• Online library systems and information resources.

To be eligible for this position you must have the ability to:

• Supervise library staff directly; including planning, scheduling, assigning and appraising work, and counseling employees.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other library staff, employees, and patrons. 
• Identify problems and develop effective courses of action for their resolution.
• Maintain complex records and prepare reports.
• Work evenings and weekends.
• Use online resources and computing devices.
• Use and explain library resources.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Develop and promote library programs and services.

• Master’s in library science issued by a college or university accredited by the American Library Association is preferred.
• Five (5) years of professional library experience with three (3) years’ experience in adult services, children’s services, or branch operations.

LANGUAGE/MATHEMATICAL/REASONING SKILLS:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals, and operating and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to video display and regularly works in inside environmental conditions.  The employee occasionally works with use of personal vehicle.  The employee occasionally works in evenings or weekends.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS: 

City of San Rafael application is required.  Resumes do not substitute for the City application.  Candidates should detail related education and experience on the application.  The examination process may include the following: application appraisal, oral board interview examination, fingerprinting/background check, pre-employment medical exam, and DMV report.  The passing point for the oral board examination final score will be 70%.   To file an application, go to:  www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.   Select “San Rafael”.   Follow this clink to apply via calopps.org: https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-19951886

For more information about the City of San Rafael, please visit www.cityofsanrafael.org

Reasonable Accommodation: The City of San Rafael will make reasonable accommodations in the exam process to accommodate disabled applicants. If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (415) 485-3474 no later than three (3) calendar days before the test date.

FINAL FILING DATE: We are accepting applications on a continuous basis; PERS retired annuitants are not eligible to apply.

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 temporary and part-time position of Library Page in the Parks, Recreation, and Libraries Department. The work schedule will be during normal Library hours including evenings and weekends. This position is limited to 25 hours per week for a maximum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year.

The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.

THE CITY

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.

• Take Pride - We’re proud of the services that we provide to our residents.
• Be Creative - We encourage an environment that allows for passion and innovation.
• Always Improving - We embrace change by fostering opportunities to learn, adapt and grow.
• Work As a Team -Teamwork makes us stronger, more efficient and adds value to our department.
• Make it Fun - We celebrate our co-workers, achievements and successes.

DEFINITION

To perform a variety of duties related to performing routine, repetitive and manual work in connection with the use and maintenance of library resources.

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

• Assist customers in the use of self-check machines, copiers, microfilm/fiche readers, computer printing with the print management systems and the computer reservations software.
• Register customers and collects payments for Parks, Recreation and Libraries classes and events.
• Shelve, sort, shift, and file library materials following established procedures.
• Check in returned materials, observing their condition and bringing damaged materials to the attention of higher level library personnel for disposition.
• Check out materials to customers.
• Organize returned materials and delivers them to proper sorting shelves.
• Use office equipment and personal computer to perform simple clerical tasks.
• Promote and enforce safety procedures.
• Assist with free and fee based library programs; assist with room set up; check in program participants; distribute program materials.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, volunteers and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Basic knowledge of computers, alphabetizing, indexing, and/or filing methods.
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Practices and methods of public relations and customer service; techniques and principles of effective interpersonal communication.
• Modern office equipment, methods, procedures, and computer hardware and software.
• Principles and techniques of first aid and CPR.

Ability to:

• On a continuous basis, sit at desk and/or stand at counter for long periods of time; bend twist and reach, stoop, kneel and squat while shelving, opening boxes or moving equipment.
• Intermittently twist and reach office equipment; write and use keyboard to communicate through written means; set up booths, hang banners, move tables, chairs and carry supplies; lift or carry weight of 45 pounds or less.
• Make accurate mathematical computations.
• Write and use keyboard to communicate and to enter circulation and collection data.
• Use carts to move library materials.
• Retrieve materials from high/low shelves.
• Assist in training library trainees and volunteers.
• Understand and translate City and Library policies and practices into everyday working practices; make sound decisions with solid problem solving methods.
• Respond to emergency situations in a calm and effective manner; administer first aid and CPR, if certified.
• Learn to identify problems regarding the facility and programs; refer difficult problems/irregularities for more advanced attention and recommend possible solutions.
• Understand and carry out written and oral directions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
• Communicate tactfully with customers.
• Communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience and Training

Experience:

• No experience required.  Six months of general customer service experience or the equivalent in library employment is desirable.

Training:

• Equivalent to the completion of the eleventh (11th) grade or sixteen (16) years of age.

License or Certificate

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Was any of the work experience listed on your application an unpaid internship, or volunteer work?  If so, please list below which ones.
2. This position requires candidates to have the equivalent to the completion of the eleventh (11th) grade or be at least sixteen (16) years of age. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

3. Are you a current CalPERS member? A current CalPERS member is someone who has funds on deposit with CalPERS.

• Yes
• No

4. The Library is open Monday through Wednesday 10 AM – 7 PM, Thursday and Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM, and Sunday 10 AM-2 PM. Please list what your availability is during our business hours.

Note: Minors may have preclusions or restriction in duties assigned pursuant to 29 CFR § 570.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applications will be screened by the Human Resources Department for minimum qualifications.  Qualifying applicants may be contacted by the Department to interview. 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.

The City of Campbell announces an employment opportunity for:

Economic Development Intern

TEMPORARY, PART-TIME, NON-BENEFITED

Hours: 16 to 24 hours per week

Salary: $17.00 to $20.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled 

The Economic Development Division within the City of Campbell’s Community Development Department has an internship opportunity for a currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate college student. This internship offers a valuable real-world job experience while enhancing creative thinking, writing, and presentation skills.

TYPICAL DUTIES/PROJECTS:

The intern will be responsible for helping implement the Economic Development Division’s various work programs to support the Community Development Department’s goals of assisting local businesses and promoting economic development opportunities to enhance the local economy. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Data collection and analysis
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with local businesses, commercial real estate brokers, property owners and other members of the business community
• Creating, writing, and producing marketing, promotional and advertising of economic development programs, business resources and City events
• Coordinating the City’s economic development promotional activities and efforts with other public and private sector partners and community groups

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Web content management tools; Microsoft Windows, Office 365, and Office suite; and standard graphic design software such as Adobe Photo Shop and Illustrator
• Data collection and analysis
• Strong writing, editing grammar and presentation skills
• Ability to complete assignments in a timely manner
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with supervisor and staff
• Desire to commit to the position for an extended period of time

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate college students majoring in economic development, economics, commerce, urban planning, marketing or a closely related field.

LICENSING AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Possession and maintenance of a valid California driver’s license is required.

Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:

General office environment within City facilities and performing duties off site, drive a vehicle; sit and/or stand for long periods of time, repetitive keyboarding; reach, squat, lift, and carry up to 25 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.

HOW TO APPLY:

City employment applications may be obtained from the City of Campbell Human Resources Division, 70 N. First Street, Campbell, CA 95008; by visiting the City’s website at www.campbellca.gov or on www.calopps.org. Applications must be submitted via www.calopps.org to be considered.

Applicants whose qualifications best meet knowledge, skills, abilities and current needs will be invited to participate in the selection process. Meeting the minimum requirements listed in this job description does not guarantee advancement in subsequent phases of the selection process.

The City reserves the right to close or re-open the recruitment at any time and is subject to close at any time without prior notice. Candidates are therefore encouraged to promptly submit their application. Incomplete and/or inaccurate application materials may result in disqualification from the recruitment process.

Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including employment verification and a Department of Justice (DOJ) fingerprint check. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose a conviction will result in disqualification or termination.

Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process should advise the Human Resources Division at 408-866-2122 or hr@campbellca.gov upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request. The City of Campbell is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute an expressed or implied contract.  The Human Resources Office will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities.  Please advise the Human Resources Office of such special needs at the time of application.  The City of Campbell is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status, or medical condition.

Menlo Park Library seeks qualified candidates for on-call librarian positions in both the Adult and Youth Services divisions.

These extra-help, non-benefitted positions work on-call providing excellent customer service while performing a variety of professional library duties. Those duties could include reference, reader’s advisory, collection development and other tasks at a public information desk; leading events, programs or book clubs; digital literacy training for the public; and performing related work as assigned at the Menlo Park Main or Belle Haven branch library. A can-do attitude, a positive outlook, efficiency, approachability, and responsiveness to internal and external needs are all essential traits. Having a passion for libraries and a library's role in bridging technology gaps is required. Knowledge about technology, teaching and learning, and diversity is a must. Creativity, innovation, and flexibility are key to providing the quality of service our community deserves.

Schedules vary based on the needs of the library system. Both Menlo Park Library locations are open on Saturdays and Sundays. Selected candidates from this applicant pool may be assigned to work at either location. On-call librarian positions are scheduled for less than 20 hours per week and may not exceed 980 hours within a twelve (12) month period.

TYPICAL TASKS include, but are not limited to:

• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment to provide service to our library users within general policy and legal guidelines.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Provide assistance to and advise patrons of all age groups in the effective use of the Library’s collection, facilities and services; demonstrate the use of library resources, tools, equipment, and electronic reference sources; assist with digital downloads and respond to difficult or technical questions as they relate to the use of electronic resources. Compile subject bibliographies
• Answer readers’ advisory and general reference questions from telephone, webpage and in-person queries by accessing a variety of print and non-print resources, including electronic resources
• Develop an assigned area of the Library collection; review and analyze collection use; recommend books and materials for purchase based on patron needs and according to the variety of patron ages, abilities, education, interests, cultures, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Participate in the preparation of exhibits and the organization and presentation of a variety of programs or events for library patrons
• Perform other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position

Please see click on the Job Description URL for full details about this position.

Under direct supervision, a Library Page is to sort, shelve, straighten, and relocate library materials on the shelves; pull library materials off shelves, and prepare the library for opening/closing procedures.  The ability to quickly and accurately sort items alphabetically and numerically.  This is an ideal job for someone who has good organizational skills, and able to work with others. A library page also provides basic directional information to library users.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

Standing in and walking between work areas is frequently required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard. Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and reach to perform assigned duties, as well as push and pull carts. Employees must possess the ability to lift and carry materials and objects up to 25 pounds and push and pull materials and objects up to 75 pounds with the use of proper equipment.

The City of Redwood City’s Library Department

Invites You To Apply For The part-time (20 hours per week) Regular Position Of:

Library Assistant I/II Bilingual

Providing a variety of services for children, adults, and families, the current opening is based at the bilingual Fair Oaks Branch Library. Bilingual ability (Spanish/English) is highly preferred.  Performs a wide variety of technical and clerical library work related to such activities as circulation and assisting customers in a team-oriented atmosphere.  The candidate will be friendly, outgoing, enthusiastic, creative, technologically savvy and able to consistently provide superb service to a diverse community of library users.  The candidate may also be assigned to work at other Redwood City Public Library locations.  The position will require work during the day, evenings and weekends. We may use the eligibility list created from this recruitment process to fill any part-time positions that occur in other Redwood City Public Library locations, during the life of the eligibility list.

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.

Typical duties include, but are not limited to, the following:  Acknowledge and greet customers; provide high level public service at the Customer Assistance desk ; register new customers; collect overdue fines; answer routine directional  and informational questions; explain library policies and resolve problems; use basic reference sources to locate information requested by customers;  assist in developing procedures, and prepare reports/surveys as directed; open/close the branches; assist in  library electronic services projects; provide basic troubleshooting of computer hardware/software;  input into library database bibliographic information and customer records; assist in the processing of library materials; repair, retrieve and shelve library materials; perform routine clerical assignments; assign routine tasks and provide instruction to Library Pages; assist in receiving library materials; receive/sort/distribute incoming mail; inventory and order supplies; assist in preparation of displays and exhibits; assist with library programs, special events, and outreach;  and perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities are qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education & Experience

Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.  At least one year recent experience performing direct interactive general public customer services or related work in a library or significant experience working in a direct interactive public customer services position is required.    Experience working in team-oriented atmosphere is highly preferred.  Appointment may be at the Library Assistant I or II level, depending on qualifications.

For a full job description visit: https://www.redwoodcity.org/Home/ShowDocument?id=454

License & Certificates

• Incumbent may be required to travel between various locations during their scheduled work shift.
• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.

Knowledge of:

• Customer service principles

• Standard library procedures, including circulation, search procedures, and the use of reference sources.
• Computers and software.
• General types and uses of library materials.
• Policies, procedures, organization and operating details of a library.
• Basic technology devices, programs and applications
• Electronic resources and basic troubleshooting.

Ability to:

• Provide excellent customer service in a friendly cooperative manner.
• Communicate clearly, both orally and in written form.
• Work well as a proactive and innovative team member
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Respond to general assistance inquiries of library customers and respond to reference questions.
• Assist customers in locating library materials and using library materials
• Troubleshoot basic technology problems
• Communicate in both Spanish and English.
• Sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach and lift 20 pounds and push/pull 50 pounds.
• Work during the day, evenings and weekends.
• Work independently and with direct supervision.

A City application including a pre-requisite questionnaire is required. Prior to appointment, candidates will be required to pass a background check (at no cost to the candidate) including the following:

1. Criminal History Check
2. DMV Check
3. Fingerprinting

Open Until Filled, First Review of Applications on 10/28/19   

Application Process

Apply online at www.CalOpps.org Member Agency: Redwood City    

Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process, should advise the Human Resources Division upon submittal of application.   

Selection Process Oral Board Interview Tentatively scheduled for November 7, 2019.  All applications will be reviewed for neatness, accuracy, completion, relevant education, experience, training and other job related qualifications.  The most qualified applicants will be asked to participate in the testing process, which will consist of an interview with Department staff.   

CITY VALUES:

Our Core Purpose: Build a Great Community Together   

The values that guide us are:

• EXCELLENCE: Passion to do our best in each moment.
• INTEGRITY: Do the right thing, not the easy thing.
• SERVICE: We care and it makes a difference.
• CREATIVITY: Freedom to imagine and courage to act.

THE POSITION

The Director of the Larkspur Library will work closely with the City Manager to shape and implement the Library’s vision and future.   This position will develop lasting and effective collaborative relationships with library team members, City Council, Library Board, community organizations, County and other local libraries, and benefactors to develop and foster intriguing programs and services beneficial to the local community and the City.  Though there is currently not a timetable for development, the City is planning for the eventual construction of a new Library and Community Center, and this position is a key member of the staff team involved with this project.

REPORTING TO THE CITY MANAGER, THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL:

• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate all library programs and services, including outreach, reference, children’s, teens’, technical, and circulation services.

• Prepare, administer, and monitor library budget.

• Identify sources of revenue and funding, including grants and library collections.

• Serve as staff member to the library Board of Trustees; work with the Board, local officials, community members, community organizations, and staff to plan and deliver library services and programs.

• Interpret and promote the library, its services and needs to the public.

• Instill a culture and expectation of superior customer service for all staff.

• Prepare and submit technical and special reports; make oral presentation.

• Serve as board member of MARINet and the North Bay Cooperative Library System.

• Direct the development of technology plans to integrate current and new technology into the delivery of library and information services; ensure MARINet’s automation system upgrades and standard system-wide procedures are implemented in the Larkspur Library.

• Collaborate with a variety of City staff, the Library Board, Friends of the Library and the Library Foundation in facility enhancements, renovations, and new construction.

• Partner with other Department heads to deliver community services effectively.

• Participate in City management committees, work groups and taskforces as assigned.