GENERAL LIBRARIAN

Job Description:

GENERAL LIBRARIAN

Description

DESCRIPTION

Applications are available online beginning Friday, December 20, 2024 through 4:30 pm, on Friday, January 3, 2025.

Salary Information:
$2,750.56 - $3,737.76 Bi-Weekly

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Under direction, performs professional library work, including reference and readers' advisory service; catalogs materials; assists in the use of collections, equipment, and electronic resources, including social networking tools, downloadable media, and supporting devices; evaluates and selects materials; provides reference assistance in person, by telephone, online, and by email; prepares and provides presentations, exhibits, displays, reading lists, bibliographies, statistics, and reports; plans and conducts ongoing special programs and projects; develops strategies to encourage use of library resources; monitors budgets; participates in professional meetings and community outreach, including school visits and community meetings; may supervise non-professional staff and act as lead; and performs other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

Candidates must meet either Option A or B:

Option A: Master's Degree in Library Science, Information Science, or a related degree accredited by the American Library Association (proof required*).

OR

Option B: Enrollment in a Master’s degree in Library Science, Information Science, or a related degree program from an accredited American Library Association . Completion of twelve quarter units or nine semester units must be completed at the time of filing (proof required)*. Master’s degree must be awarded prior to passing probation.

*Proof of required documents, such as transcripts, degrees, and/or certificates must be uploaded to the application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristic on the form. Degree must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively utilize computers, Internet, databases, Windows, MS Office and library software.
  
• Ability to effectively relate to a multicultural, multi-ethnic population.
  

Willingness to work at the Main Library or any of the neighborhood libraries on either a full-time or part-time basis.

Willingness to work weekends and evenings.

A valid driver’s license, or the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation for field travel, may be required for some assignments.

Positions assigned to Youth, Adult and/or Technical Services may be required to attend training to demonstrate an enthusiasm and interest working in these areas.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION:
Bilingual skills (speak, read, and/or write) in Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog are desired for some positions.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

EXAMINATION WEIGHTS:

Application Packet.........................................................................................................................Qualifying

Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. This selection procedure will be conducted using a non-competitive process, which means applications are evaluated solely on training, experience, education, or certification. All applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be place on an eligible list. Applicants receiving Veteran’s Credit will be placed on the eligible list first and then in the order in which applications were filed. The resulting eligible list remain in effect for at least one year. Based on the number of applications accepted, the selection procedure may be changed. In the event a revision is necessary, the affected persons will be notified.

If you have not received notification of the status of your application within two (2) weeks of the application filing period closing, please contact the Civil Service Department at (562) 570-6202.

EQUITY AND INCLUSION
The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-6202. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Civil Service Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-6202. For the hearing impaired, call (562) 570-6638.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

J.O.B. E37NN-25 GL:BT CSC 12/18/2024

Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

• Deferred Compensation

• Credit Union Membership

• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

Closing Date/Time: 1/3/2025 4:30 PM Pacific

Salary:

$2,750.56 - $3,737.76 Biweekly