LIBRARIAN

Job Description:

LIBRARIAN

Description

Applications will be accepted ONLINE at www.cityofinglewood.org/jobs.aspx until the position is filled. Resumes are accepted, but not in place of a completed application.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Under general supervision, provides materials, assistance, and service to the general public seeking information and participates in or conducts special programs in the Library.

This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

TASKS

• Provides materials, assistance, and service to the general public seeking information in the Library;
• Assists patrons/public in the selection and location of books and materials;
• Researches, reviews, recommends, and interprets Library resources;
• Instructs the use of the Library and enforces Library policies and procedures to the public;
• Assists in planning, implementing, and participating in-service programs or projects;
• Prepares Division publicity in the form of bibliographies, press releases, flyers, brochures, and calendars;
• Recommends, withdraws, discards, repairs, or replaces materials or resources no longer suitable;
• Places Library materials on reserve or hold;
• Performs reading or storytime sessions;
• Conducts reference searches, analyzes patron information requests, and refers to other resources.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in Library & Information Sciences or closely related field AND one (1) year of experience in a library environment or large bookstore OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

• Knowledge of Public Library operations practices and procedures, industry-related information retrieval and delivery systems, emerging technologies related to media, Library collections and services, Library collections, resources, and automated systems, and quality customer service techniques and concepts
• Skilled in utilizing computer databases to research, maintain, and update records and files, instructing the general public in the use of computers and other technical equipment, and establishing and maintaining productive working relationships
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing and perform essential duties with minimum supervision;
• Proficient in using electronic hardware and software to perform essential job duties.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

Consists of an application review to ensure that all applicants meet the minimum requirements for the job classification. A select number of qualified applicants will be invited to an interview with the Hiring Authority. All employment offers are contingent on a criminal background review via fingerprint submission for applicants over 18 years of age and provision of evidence of freedom from tuberculosis. Every individual the City employs must complete and sign the US Government Form I-9 and provide the required documentation showing that they are eligible to work in the United States.

The City of Inglewood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate by age, sex, race, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap status in its employment actions, decisions, policies, and practices.