LIBRARIAN V

Position/Program Information

REPOSTING INFORMATION
This announcement is being reposted to reopen the filing period, update posting language and supplemental questionnaire.

EXAM NUMBER
Q8339L

FIRST DAY OF FILING

October 3, 2024, at 8:00 AM (PT) - Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
Open Competitive Job Opportunity

LA County Library serves 3.4 million residents across 3,000 square miles through its 86 libraries, 4 Cultural Resource Centers, and mobile fleet of 15 vehicles, including 4 Bookmobiles, 6 MakMo's (maker mobiles), 3 Reading Machines (early literacy vehicles), and 2 mobile outreach vehicles.

LA County Library seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse customers we serve. The library fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility, and fairness, so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.

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• Generous Maternity and Family Leave Benefits
• 13 paid holidays per year

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The Position:
Has immediate charge of a Group I level community library or directs and coordinates department-wide specialized reference services.Positions allocable to this class work under the general supervision of an Assistant Library Administrator and either: 1) have immediate charge of a Group I level community library including the supervision of specialized professional as well as professional, paraprofessional, and clerical staff; 2) direct and coordinate the work of the department-wide highly specialized reference services, which include the ethnic resource centers and other special resource collections. Incumbents in this class must demonstrate awareness of local community trends and issues impacting the Library and exercise a full-professional knowledge of the theories, principles, and techniques of librarianship with the ability to impart this knowledge to others. Incumbents must also be able to make presentations and provide individual and group instruction and use current technology to perform librarian duties. In addition, incumbents exercise knowledge of the principles of supervision, terms and conditions of applicable Memoranda of Understanding, and departmental policies, rules, library locations, and services. As essential functions of the position, incumbents may be required to bend, stoop, squat, twist, reach, work on irregular surfaces, lift objects of moderate weight, and stand or walk for long periods of time.

Essential Job Functions

Essential duties include, but are not limited to:
Manage daily operations of one or more Group I level community library which includes the supervision of assigned library personnel; plan and deliver client-centered library programs and services; ensure personnel and customer compliance of all established library policies and procedures; serve as a liaison with local officials, groups, and agencies; coordinate the activities of volunteer groups; monitor the condition of the facility and report problems to the appropriate department; and may act in the absence of the Assistant Library Administrator.

Promote library services to the community through outreach and proactive engagement; develop and maintain relationships with community providers, organizations, agencies, schools, and community groups on all matters concerning library services, policies, and procedures.

Manage department-wide highly specialized reference services and programs for diverse populations and communities (e.g., American Indian, Asian Pacific, Black, and Chicano, etc.) and other specialized collections (e.g., Business Subject Specialty, Consumer Health Information Program Services, California, and the Library historical archives).

Collaborate with staff in the development, evaluation, and implementation of special reference programs and services; develops and implements reference training for library staff.

Participate in the selection of the department's various reference material and online databases for research purposes and collection weeding projects.

Develop library marketing plans to promote department programs, services, and community activities utilizing newsletters and social media.

Research grant prospects: write, submit, and manage grant proposals to acquire funding; and assist in coordinating activities for grant programs, as needed.

Maintain records and prepare reports, as directed.

Participate in committees and special projects.

Participate in the development of training programs.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
There are two options to qualify for this position:

Option I: A Master of Library Science degree from an accredited college or university* AND one (1) year of experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Librarian IV** in charge of a Group II*** level or equivalent size community library**** or coordinating specialized library programs within a region.

Option II: A Master of Library Science degree from an accredited college or university* AND two (2) years of experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Librarian III***** in charge of a Group III*** level or equivalent size community library**** or supervising staff performing specialized library work.

LICENSE(S) REQUIRED: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS III - Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

Out-of-Class Experience will not be accepted for this examination.

* In order to receive credit for the required degree, you MUST include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization at the time of application filing. If you are unable to attach the required document(s) to your application at the time of filing, you must email the required document(s) within seven (7) calendar days from the date of application submission to libraryexams@library.lacounty.gov . Please reference your full name, exam title, and exam number on the email subject line. Unofficial transcripts will NOT be accepted to meet the educational requirement. NOTE: The institution must be accredited by the American Library Association (ALA). A list of ALA accredited programs is available on the ALA website at: http://www.ala.org/accreditedprograms/directory . Foreign studies must be evaluated by an academic credential evaluation agency and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States. More information available at: http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf .
**In the service of Los Angeles County, a Librarian IV is defined as having immediate charge of a Group II level community library or coordinates a regional specialized library service or department-wide special service program; or performs highly specialized work evaluating and selecting materials for the department's collection; or directs the performance of difficult Technical Services support functions. For a full description of LA County's Librarian IV classification, refer to class specification 8337 .

***Libraries are categorized into Group I, II, III or IV, according to a Library Grouping System (LGS). The LGS is based on statistical information for each library using the following major operational factors: Circulation, Information/Reference, Full-time staffing, Gate Count, and square footage.

• Group I - Libraries with a ranking total of up to245 and ranked 20 or higher in all five of the major operational factors.
• Group II - Libraries with a ranking total up to246 to 400 and ranked 35 or above in at least 3 of the major operational factors.
• Group III - Libraries with a ranking total of 401 to 700 and ranked 60 or above in at least 3 of the major operational factors.
• Group IV - Libraries with a ranking total of 701 to 1018 and ranked between 61 and 84 in at least 3 of the major operational factors.

****Community Library is defined as a public library established under state enabling laws or regulations to serve the community, district, or region, and provides at least the following:

• An organized collection of printed or other library materials, or a combination thereof.
• Paid staff.
• An established schedule in which services of the staff are available to the public.
• The facilities necessary to support such a collection, staff, and schedule, and is supported in whole or in part with public funds.

*****In the service of Los Angeles County, a Librarian III is defined as having immediate charge of a Group III level community library or performs more difficult and specialized library work. For a full description of LA County's Librarian III classification, refer to class specification 8336 .

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of an oral interview, weighted 100%. The oral interview will assess knowledge and understanding of the position, leadership, problem solving, adaptability and oral communication skills.

Candidates must meet the requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.

SPECIAL INFORMATION
No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.

Vacancy Information: The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in libraries throughout the County of Los Angeles.

Available Shift: Appointees will be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, and weekends.

Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO):
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. LA County Library is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
Applications must be filed online only. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted.

Apply online by clicking the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. on the last filing date.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

Please add the below email addresses to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail:

• libraryexams@library.lacounty.gov
• mandrade@library.lacounty.gov
• lcontreras@library.lacounty.gov
• cgarcia@library.lacounty.gov
• noreply@governmentjobs.com
• info@governmentjobs.com

It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.

Social Security Number:
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

No Sharing of User ID and Password:
All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

Computer & Internet Access at Public Libraries:
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Refer to their website for updated information at Library Locations - LA County Library .

Testing Accommodation:
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, please email mandrade@library.lacounty.gov. You will be required to provide supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the requested accomodation(s). The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond to your request and keep you moving through the process.

Department Contact Information
Maria Andrade
(562) 940-8434
mandrade@library.lacounty.gov

Testing Accommodation Phone
(562) 940-8434

Teletype Phone
(562) 940-8477

California Relay Services Phone
(800) 735-2922

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