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The City of Redwood City is looking for energetic people interested in working approximately 5 -15 hours per week, Monday-Sunday, varying hours, performing children’s reference services, planning and presenting storytimes, organizing and conducting library programs, assisting with homework, shelving library materials, and supervising and monitoring youth customers in the main library or library branches.  

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San Mateo Public Library

Employment Opportunity

 Immediate Opening for a Child Care Provider

Close Date: Open until filled or upon receipt of the first 50 applications, whichever occurs first.    

Project Read – San Mateo is seeking child care assistance during English tutoring classes.

Position:          Recreation Specialist II / Library

Salary:             $15.48 per hour.

Job Type:         Part time – no benefits

Hours:              Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m., some evenings & weekends.    

Daily responsibilities may include:

• Engage with children in play activities such as games, puzzles, reading books, coloring (all toys and equipment provided by program). 
• Notify parents when children need to use the bathroom or diapers need to be changed; or take children to the bathroom during library programs.   
• Help set up room.
• Help maintain the cleanliness of toys and rooms.
• Put away toys and supplies at end of session.   
• Help clean up after Library programs.

Desired Qualifications: 

• Prior experience caring for young children. 
• Good communication skills with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to speak Spanish, bilingual – Spanish & English – preferred.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Good judgment and safety skills. 
• Punctuality, reliability and trustworthiness.
• Pass Live Scan fingerprint background check.

ADA Special Requirement:  Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:  ability to work in a standard classroom / library environment; ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, reach, twist and lift 40 pounds and push/pull 200 pounds.

Close Date: Open until filled or upon receipt of the first 50 applications, whichever occurs first.                   

To Apply:  Submit an official City of San Mateo employment application to:

Project Read, San Mateo Public Library

55 West Third Avenue, San Mateo, CA  94402

or

Submit an online application and resumé at www.calopps.org.

Resumes may be submitted but must accompany the official City of San Mateo employment application. Upon review of applications, candidates who appear to be the best qualified will be invited for an interview.

Employment application forms may be printed from the City of San Mateo website at:  www.cityofsanmateo.org, under Human Resources.

For Additional Information:  Contact Donya Sultani, Literacy Program Coordinator at 650-522-7845 or email at: sultani@cityofsanmateo.org.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

www.smplibrary.org

The City of Redwood City’s Library Department is looking for energetic people interested in working with teens to organize and conduct educational and recreational activities, assist with homework, provide educational support, provide information regarding library materials, helping the teens with computer usage and questions, and build cooperative, supportive and trusting relationships with the youth visiting the Teen Center. The Library Teen Center Educational & Recreation Specialist will also support the Project READ program, which is committed to the literacy needs of our community by providing student-centered tutoring lessons that focus on reading, writing and critical thinking skills.

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The City of Salinas, Library and Community Services Department is accepting applications for Library Page to accommodate a schedule of seven (7) days a week. These are temporary assignments with varied schedules that may work at any of the three libraries: John Steinbeck, Cesar Chavez and El Gabilan or at our temporary location inside of the Salinas Northridge Mall. Temporary employees may not exceed a maximum of 25 work hours per week and 1,000 work hours per fiscal year (fiscal year runs from July 1 – June 30).

DEFINITION: Under direct supervision, perform a variety of duties including book check-in, shelving and delivery tasks in the Library and Community Services Department.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Receive direct supervision from higher-level library personnel.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION: Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

Shelve library materials in their proper locations and shelf read. Deliver and/or pick-up materials from libraries and other city locations using city delivery van as needed.  Drive Bookmobile occasionally.  Check-in library materials.  Empty book returns/bins.  Maintain shelves accurately and in a neat appearance; straighten and rearrange shelves when necessary.  Inform supervisor of materials which are damaged or beyond repair.  Process library materials, e.g. covering, cleaning, casing/re-casing materials, etc.  Assist in maintaining a neat appearance of the library; clean tables, circulation desk counter top and terminals.  Assist with set up and clean up for events and programs. Unpack deliveries.  Place library materials in the proper location for shelving.  Perform opening and closing duties.  Replenish public use supplies.  Promote and maintain safety in the workplace.  Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of: The alphabet, Dewey Decimal System and other systems used in filing library materials. Ability to:  Follow oral and written instructions.  Spell and file correctly.  Establish and maintain effective relationships with others.  Deal courteously and tactfully with the public.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS:  Physical, mental and emotional stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position; manual dexterity sufficient to write, use telephone, business machines and related equipment; vision sufficient to read printed materials and distinguish colors; hearing sufficient to conduct in person and telephone conversations; speaking ability in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in a normal conversational distance, on the telephone and in addressing groups; physical agility to push/pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop, climb and reach overhead; physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment, physical strength to lift up to 25 lbs; may occasionally lift up to 40 pounds of books; physical stamina sufficient to sit for prolonged periods of time; mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions.

WORKING CONDITIONS:  Business office working environment subject to sitting at a desk or standing for long periods of time, bending, crouching, or kneeling at files and shelving units; pushing/pulling of book carts and supplies, lifting and transferring books from bins to carts and to shelves; reaching in all directions and occasional periods of time working at a computer terminal.

License or Certificate:  Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

Education and Experience:  An example of the education and experience which most likely demonstrates the skills, knowledge and abilities required to perform the duties would be any combination equivalent to high school course work.

SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants’ qualifications will be evaluated based on the information provided on the employment application.  The exam process may consist of an oral interview and written exercise.  The City reserves the right to use alternate testing procedures if deemed necessary. CITY COMMUNICATION REGARDING THE SELECTION PROCESS WILL BE VIA E-MAIL. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE ACCESS TO THE E-MAIL ON YOUR APPLICATION.  Finalist interview/assessment will be held with the City of Salinas.  

The City of Salinas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor.  The City of Salinas makes reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability.  Individuals requiring any accommodation in order to participate in the testing process must inform the Human Resources Officer in writing no later than the final filing date stated in this job announcement.  Requests for accommodation should include an explanation of the type and extent of accommodations needed to participate in the selection process and/or to perform the duties of the job for which they have applied. 5/21/19 ma. EEO Utilization Report is available for candidate review upon request.

FINAL DATE FOR FILING: Continuous

THE POSITION

Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on May 6, 2019 to extend the Final Filing Date.  This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous."

• Professional knowledge and technical background with Millennium/Sierra, including the ability to generate reports, create scripts, etc.
• Professional understanding and knowledge of cataloging procedures and principles including but not limited to: AACR2, RDA, LCRI, LCPS, LC classification, LCSH, MARC bibliographic and authority formats.
• Leadership and continuing implementation of San Mateo County Libraries' word-based classification system, Findit!
• Maintaining an awareness of developments in general cataloging issues and standards, metadata standards, and librarianship in working with print, serials, digital, e-materials and evolving formats.
• Work in a public services capacity as needed.

The ideal candidate will also have the ability to:

• Provide excellent customer service to patrons of any age.
• Select, evaluate, and weed library materials of all formats systemwide.
• Visualize, plan, and deliver non-traditional and innovative library services that benefit the needs of the community, both inside and outside of our buildings.
• Take responsibility for a specific program area either working out of a library or administration offices, while maintaining the flexibility to work in a variety of different capacities depending on evolving community needs
• Bring an innovative, creative approach to library programs and services, helping San Mateo County Libraries provide surprising and delightful experiences to our communities
• Plan, develop, and implement trainings for coworkers based on library priorities
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and contribute to systemwide projects, task forces, and committees
• Establish cooperative working relationships with community members, various community services providers, and library staff
• Use technology as a tool, staying on top of new technology trends
• Take initiative, working independently and with others
• Exhibit leadership skills, and work in a collaborative, fun environment
• Assist in the recruitment, training, and management of volunteers
• Assist patrons with circulation activities
• Provide operational support in resolving patron complaints and in troubleshooting technology
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Because of the diversity of the communities we serve, bilingual language skills are preferred (but not required) for this position. Specifically, we seek applicants with the ability to read, write, and speak fluently in English and another language. Fluency in Mandarin, Cantonese, or Spanish is preferred.

SAN MATEO COUNTY LIBRARIES
San Mateo County Libraries (SMCL) is a Joint Powers Authority comprised of the cities of Atherton, Belmont, Brisbane, East Palo Alto, Foster City, Half Moon Bay, Millbrae, Pacifica, Portola Valley, San Carlos, Woodside, and the unincorporated areas of the County of San Mateo, a service area with approximately 279,000 residents, 65% of whom have library cards. Named a four-star library by Library Journal for the 11th consecutive year, SMCL ranked 4th in California among similar peer libraries. The 2.2 million visitors to SMCL libraries last year checked out more than 3.4 million materials and accessed public computers for more than 230,000 hours. Annually, over 12,000 programs and activities are provided to more than 329,000 children, teens, and adults. From book clubs to bike clinics, video game design to resume workshops, salsa tastings to Mid-Autumn Festivals, San Mateo County Libraries provides a variety of exciting library programs and events for our diverse communities.  For more information about San Mateo County Libraries, please visit www.smcl.org.

NOTE: This is a limited term, at-will position.  Limited Term Employees are assigned to assignments not to exceed three years. They receive medical and dental benefits, similar to regular employees, and a defined contribution retirement plan.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Master of Library Science or recognized equivalent degree, from an American Library Association accredited college or university is required. 

Knowledge of:

• Library purposes, organization, techniques, and procedures.
• Principles of library materials selection.
• In-depth reference and bibliographic resources.
• Library classification, cataloging, and filing systems.
• Current general and/or children's literature.
• A specialized program area.
• Supervisory principles and practices.
• Composition of the community and its needs.
• General practices and uses of computers and computer information systems.
• Automated library functions.
• Peninsula Library System and related policies and procedures.

Skill/Ability to:

• Plan and supervise the work of staff.
• Train staff in specialized areas.
• Develop library programs/projects.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relations with staff, the public, and community groups.
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing.
• Instruct others in the use of library materials.
• Conduct individual user needs assessments.

Language Skills: Bilingual language skills, specifically English/Spanish and/or English/Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin) are preferred but not required.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION

Anyone may apply. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the San Mateo County Human Resources Department.

Application materials will be reviewed after the final filing date and well-qualified candidates will be contacted by the department for an interview. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply". If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.

Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process.

~ RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~
Final Filing Date: Continuous
Application Screening:  TBD
Interview:  TBD
 

 
Analyst: Christina Chan (041819) (Librarian I/II – K001/K002)

The City of Salinas, Library and Community Services Department is accepting applications for on-call Librarian I to accommodate a schedule of seven (7) days a week. These are on-call, temporary assignments with varied schedules that may work at any branch. Temporary employees may not exceed a maximum of 25 work hours per week and 1,000 work hours per fiscal year (fiscal year runs from July 1 – June 30).

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: All applicants must provide a copy of degree or transcripts at the time of application or submit to the Human Resources Department. Applications are incomplete without the required document.

DEFINITION: To perform a variety of professional librarian duties including reference and information, cataloging, children’s, young adult or adult programs and services in the Library and Community Services Department.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is the entry-level class in the professional library series and is distinguished from the II level by the limited range of duties performed.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Receives immediate supervision from higher-level library positions. May exercise functional supervision of lower level staff and volunteers.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION: Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

Assist in the development and implementation of programs, services and events in areas of responsibility. Those may include children, young adult, adult, Bookmobile and/or Snappymobile, technology/innovation, local history and reference services. Serve as the Children’s and/or Young Adult Librarian; organize market, promote and implement programming for children’s and/or young adults’ activities.  Assist in preparing program budget.  Prepare and conduct story times.  Serve at reference desk; research and respond to difficult or technical reference questions.  Assist library patrons using computers, self-check machines, etc., and demonstrate the use of library catalogs and other reference tools. Perform outreach and speak to school classes to promote library services. Conduct tours of the library. Catalog and classify books and other library materials. Compile subject bibliographies. Maintain and update bibliographic files. Review new publications and collection materials and make recommendations on material for acquisition and/or disposition, as appropriate. Compile program monthly report and statistics. Functionally supervises lower-level staff and/or volunteers as assigned. Promote and maintain safety in the work place. Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of: Principles and practices of professional library work including methods, practices, and techniques of library classification, cataloging and reference activities.  Reference methods, techniques, and sources used in library work. Principles and practices involving operation of specialty areas including children, young adults or reference services.  Materials and services available in public libraries. Ability to:  Provide contemporary library programs and services including technology and social media communications. Assist library patrons responding to reference and related library questions. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the public and staff.  Deal courteously and tactfully with public. Communicate clearly and concisely, orally, in writing and in an online environment. Develop and implement programs in assigned specialty area. Learn departmental practices and procedures. Effectively organize workload.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS:  Physical, mental and emotional stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position; manual dexterity sufficient to write, use telephone, business machines and related equipment; vision sufficient to read printed materials and distinguish colors; hearing sufficient to conduct in person and telephone conversations; speaking ability in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in a normal conversational distance, on the telephone and in addressing groups; physical agility to push/pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop, climb and reach overhead; physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment, physical strength to lift up to 25 lbs.; may occasionally lift up to 40 pounds of library materials; physical stamina sufficient to sit for prolonged periods of time; mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions.

WORKING CONDITIONS:  Business office working environment subject to sitting for prolonged periods of time, and occasionally standing at a counter for long periods of time, bending, crouching, or kneeling at files and shelving units; reaching in all directions and prolonged periods of time working at a computer terminal.

License or Certificate:  Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

Education and Experience:  An example of the education and experience which most likely demonstrates the skills, knowledge and abilities required to perform the duties would be a Bachelor’s degree  plus two  years of paraprofessional library experience which included program design and implementation or collection development work or a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from a school accredited by the American Library Association and one (1) year of paraprofessional library experience or experience in an educational or non-profit organization.

SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants’ qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of the information provided on the employment application.  The exam process will consist of an application appraisal. Candidates presenting the most desirable experience may be invited to participate in a departmental interview.  The City reserves the right to use alternate testing procedures if deemed necessary. CITY COMMUNICATION REGARDING THE SELECTION PROCESS WILL BE VIA E-MAIL. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE ACCESS TO THE E-MAIL ON YOUR APPLICATION.  Finalist interview/assessment will be held with the City of Salinas.  

PLEASE NOTE: Temporary employees do not receive City benefits. 

The City of Salinas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor. The City of Salinas makes reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability.  Individuals requiring any accommodation in order to participate in the testing process must inform the Human Resources Officer in writing no later than the final filing date stated in this job announcement.  Requests for accommodation should include an explanation of the type and extent of accommodations needed to participate in the selection process and/or to perform the duties of the job for which they have applied. EEO Utilization Report is available for candidate review upon request. 4/12/19 pp.

Library Supervisor III (Eligibility List)
Bilingual Preferred but not required
Non Exempt, Represented, Full- Time
$ 77,106-$103,334 per year (DOQ)

Applications will be reviewed continuously starting February 1, 2019.

The Library Supervisor III is the most senior supervisory classification and oversees more complex library operations.  This recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list for current and future Library Supervisor III openings that occur within the next 12 months.  We currently have Library Supervisor III openings.

Basic Function:
Plans, organizes, and supervises the operations of a medium to large branch library, a Central library division, or a major system function, such as collection management; ensures that the library provides community-focused services through outreach and partnerships; provides supervision and leadership to unit or branch staff.

Education and Experience Requirements
• Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited college or university
• Three (3) full-time  years’ experience as a professional librarian with two (2) of the years in a supervisory capacity
• Experience providing programs to youth and fluency in a foreign language is desirable

If you have questions regarding this posting please contact: Sacramento Public Library Human Resources Department at: humanresources@saclibrary.org or 916-264-2758

Sacramento Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applications are being accepted for the position of Library Clerk (Homework Club Lead Assistant)- Casual/Hourly Position with the City of South San Francisco's Library Department.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED

SALARY RANGE:  $14.62 to $17.77 an hour

WORK HOURS: 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM, Monday through Friday (summers only)

                           2:30 PM - 6:15 PM, Monday through Friday (school year)

The City of South San Francisco is a fully independent and highly commercialized full-service city with an estimated population of 65,710 growing to 100,000 during business hours. City departments include: Police; Fire; Parks & Recreation; Public Works; Economic and Community Development; Information Technology; City Attorney; Library; Finance; Human Resources; and Office of the City Manager. The City has a Council-City Manager form of government with more than 400 full– and part-time employees. 

The Library Clerk position available is an hourly, non-benefited, temporary assignment which operates out of the Community Learning Center, a branch of the Library Department. The Community Learning Center (CLC) works with collaborative agencies to serve youth and families. In collaboration with other staff at the Community Learning Center, the Library Clerk, or Homework Club Lead Assistant, will help with the children’s activities and projects, in the belief that each child, youth and adult brings strength, talents, and skills to the learning process.  The Homework Club operates five days a week from 2:00 – 6:00 pm and serves Title I schools in South San Francisco.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads activities that focus on reading, writing and math skill development with the use of computers, educational games and creative group projects.
• Fosters confidence, self-esteem and the love of learning in children.
• Assists in the computer lab with Internet use, word processing, and computer software.
• Supervises volunteers.
• Leads craft activities and games.
• Facilitates learning and works together with other assistants as part of a team.
• Must learn and implement the goals and philosophy of the Community Learning Center.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills; can be a team leader and accept guidance from supervising staff; is highly organized; can integrate computers as a learning tool; possesses knowledge of strategies for motivating children in a creative learning process; and has experience integrating and supervising volunteers.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• One year minimum of teaching related experience
• High School Diploma or the equivalent
• Applicants being considered for employment must be able to furnish proof of legal right to work in the U.S.

For additional information regarding this position, please contact Karla Molina Bourdon, Library Program Manager - Literacy Services bourdon@plsinfo.org  / 650.829.3870.

City of South San Francisco, Library Department  www.ssf.net   EOE

This general announcement is subject to change.  It does not constitute an express or implied contract.