Under supervision, to perform professional library work.
This Librarian I position is an alternately staffed position and may be filled at the Librarian I or Librarian II level. Candidates must submit a separate application for each level that they are interested in.
Possession of a Master's Degree in Library Science or its recognized equivalent from a library school accredited by the American Library Association.
Possession of a valid California Driver's License prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County Drivers Permit.
Knowledge of:-
Library tools, methods and procedures;
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A wide variety of reading material;
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Library reference materials;
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Principles and procedures of reference used to locate specific topics;
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Classification and cataloging systems and principles;
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Basic computer operations needed to access library networks, applications, software, and productivity tools, as well as common office software applications such as email clients, word processing programs and internet browsers;
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Digital devices such as personal computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones and eBook readers used by patrons to access library services;
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Planning, organizing and implementing children's, adult and young adult programs to meet patron needs;
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Principles and techniques of book selection and evaluation to establish balanced library collections;
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Library services, programs and policies which serve the community;
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Common office computer applications and automated Library circulation systems;
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Principles of supervision;
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Monitoring budgets;
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Effective training techniques.
Ability to:-
Serve a wide variety of individuals to promote library programs and meet the needs of library patrons;
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Be sensitive to diversity, including but not limited to cultural, racial, economic, and ethnic diversity;
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Advise and instruct patrons in the use of library facilities and reference tools;
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Use library tools effectively;
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Operate library equipment, such as computers and use related software applications and databases;
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Analyze and interpret statistics;
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Analyze community needs and make recommendations to meet those needs;
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Orally communicate and write effectively;
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Reason logically to define problems, collect and process data and reach valid conclusions in solving reference problems and in developing programs and procedures;
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Classify and catalog books and other materials;
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Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
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Recommend library materials for purchase using library selection techniques.