Position Description

Final Filing Deadline: Monday, October 21, 2024

Exam #: 24/65A31/09JD

Library Department Summary

Monterey County Free Libraries seeks candidates with a strong desire for meaningful public service and the ability to work with a wide variety of needs in an ever-changing environment. The Monterey County Free Libraries is a supportive place of learning and success for the entire community, where each member of the team has opportunity for job growth and development. Flexibility, adaptability, and a positive attitude are essential, as is a respect for the goals of public service and meeting the needs of the entire community.

Position Summary
The Librarian I under general supervision, performs a variety of journey level professional library functions including supervising library professionals, paraprofessionals and library support staff and performing other related duties as required. Spanish speakers are desired.

The ideal candidate is a community focused library professional with skills and interest in managing the local history/archive program of Monterey County Free Libraries. Duties will include answering reference questions using the collection, and working to preserve, organize and develop the physical and online archive. The online archive can be viewed at emcfl.org, under Local History. The current opportunity is part-time and based out of Marina, California.

This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level of the career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

Go to eMCFL.org for a complete list of branch locations.

Examples of Duties

• Responsible for a system-wide program including the supervision, training, evaluation and scheduling of subordinate paraprofessional staff, Library Pages, and/or volunteers.
• Provides and supervises provision of reference service directly to patrons in response to in-person or telephone requests and/or provides or supervises provision of second level reference service on more difficult questions sent from the branch libraries.
• Provides and supervises provision of readers advisory service to individuals and groups, evaluating user needs and assisting users in locating desired library materials and information.
• Plans and presents or supervises the presentation of children’s and/or adult programs.
• Plans and produces graphics and promotional materials about library services and programs.
• Evaluates the branch collection for usefulness and interest to the branch service community, recommending needed titles and weeding unneeded items; may participate in system-wide collection development
• Interprets cataloging and classification rules and practices for other staff and performs original cataloging as needed
• Analyzes library data and/or reports and prepare analysis or recommendations for action
• Makes recommendations for developing, modifying, and evaluating library policies and procedures
• Interacts with the branch service community, including civic government, community, library support and other agencies, groups, and organizations; performs library outreach and works on or oversees community needs assessments
• Attends meetings, workshops, conferences, and reads professional literature to keep abreast of new concepts and trends
• May act as assistant systems administrator for library automation system
• May coordinate system level or branch special events
• Participates in County Library and branch/work unit long range planning activities
• Serves as a member of a work unit team and may serve as a member of a system functional team
• Performs other duties as required.

To view the complete job description, please visit the Monterey County website: Librarian I

The Successful Candidate:
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Thorough Knowledge of:

• Philosophy, trends, and major challenges of library science
• Principles and practices of professional library work
• Library materials of various types and formats

Working Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of effective supervision and leadership
• Collection evaluation and management in relation to community needs
• Emerging technologies such as online databases and the internet
• Quality customer service and the facilitation of that service

Some knowledge of:

• Management principles and practices
• Principles and trends of community and public relations
• Library automation systems and their management

Skill and Ability to:

• Provide effective reference service
• Provide reading guidance to patrons of all ages
• Supervise, train, evaluate and schedule subordinate staff and library volunteers
• Practice, model, train staff in, and assure the delivery of, quality public library services
• Interpret library policies and procedures to both the public and to library staff; assist in developing, drafting and critiquing library policies and procedure
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Operate a personal computer with standard software, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and to learn specialized library software systems such as Polari
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public
• Represent the Library in the community

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Experience
Approximately 3 years performing duties equivalent to those of Library Assistant III for the Monterey County Library

AND
Education
Option I
Completion of courses required for a Bachelor of Arts degree with emphasis in Library Science, English Literature, Liberal Arts, or a closely related field
OR
Option II
Completion of graduate level courses for a Master of Library Science degree with no or limited prior library

Additional Information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:

• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency. Attend meetings outside of scheduled work hours
• Prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.

BENEFITS
The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the F Unit Benefit Summary Sheet . This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

NOTES

• As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

Application and Selection Procedures

Apply On-Line at

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty

Final Filing Deadline: Monday, October 21, 2024 11:59 PM(PST)

or

Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:

Jennifer Datan, Human Resources Analyst

Attn: Human Resources

168 W. Alisal Street, Third Floor

Salinas, CA 93901

Phone: (831 759-6990

or Email: datanj@countyofmonterey.gov

The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:

• County of Monterey Employment Application
• Responses to the Supplemental Questions

Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Jennifer Datan, Human Resources Analyst, at (831) 759 -6990, or datanj@countyofmonterey.gov

http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/human-resources/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summary-sheet

Closing Date/Time: 10/21/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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