Librarian (Technical Services and Cataloging) - National City, United States - City of National City, CA

City of National City, CA
City of National City, CA
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Description:


THE CITY:


THE POSITION:


Under direction, to plan, organize, and supervise a major section of the library; perform professional library work in a specialized function such as reference, readers' services, local history, children's programs, or cataloging; supervise subordinate personnel; and perform related duties as required.


Key Responsibilities:


Plans, organizes, directs, and supervises a major section of the library; assists patrons in selecting and locating library materials; reviews current collection and publishers' catalogues and selects new materials for assigned section library; catalogues, classifies, and assigns Dewey decimal numbers to library materials; evaluates, discards, and updates library materials; maintains local history collection; recommends materials for school classes, research, and leisure usage; conducts tours through the library; trains, assigns, and reviews the work of subordinate personnel; participates in programs to increase library usage and services, such as oral history, shut-in service, and community surveys; conducts special studies; writes and administers grant proposals; gains a broad understanding of the library's purpose and function within the community, including the various operations, both internal and external, which enable it to effectively serve the public; makes suggestions and implements programs for improving library service and utilization of facilities; proposes budget needs and administers budget for section; represents the department at regional and multi-agency committees and in-house professional meetings.


Minimum Qualifications:


TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Completion of a standard course in an accredited library school and two (2) years of professional experience in a public library; or a master's degree in library science and one (1) year of experience.


KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS IN:

Principles and practices of professional library work; use of standard library tools and practices in processing library materials; preservation and restoration techniques; contemporary archival practices; processing techniques for antiquarian materials; principles of supervision and training.


ABILITY TO:

Perform technical library tasks; analyze professional and administrative problems and make appropriate recommendations; communicate effectively; supervise the work of personnel in a specialized library section; establish and maintain effective working relations with all levels of staff and the general public.


LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
None.


Examination Process:


TENTATIVE TESTING SCHEDULE

ORAL EXAM:
July 29, 2024


The City National City is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability.


Alternative Work Schedule

City employees work a 4/10 workweek, Monday through Thursday 7am to 6 pm. City offices are closed on Fridays. For Police, Fire, and Nutrition employees, work schedule may differ.

For benefit information, please click on the Memorandum of Understanding for the Municipal Employees' Association:Miscellaneous Employees'
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