Librarian II/III

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Tulare County Library.
The anticipated life of the employment list is six months.
If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.
Current vacancy is with the Tulare County Library located in Visalia.
The anticipated life of the list is six months.
Weekend work may be required.
Positions may work in locations other than the Visalia Library.
Level II: $4,446 - $5,419 Monthly Level III: $4,913 - $5,988 Monthly Typical Duties Librarian II Assist in the planning and direction of a specialized phase of the library program; perform reference work and provide reader’s advisory service; Assist with the creation and management of web pages, blogs, and other types of electronic communication tools; prepare brochures, bookmarks, and other promotional and publicity items; prepare reports and correspondence; promote use of the library through community meetings and the media; give demonstrations and conduct story hours for children; attend and participate in workshops, seminars, conferences and training programs; review library collection to determine whether repair, replacements or additions are needed; catalog and classify library materials; assign materials to branch libraries to meet community needs and interest; assist in planning and preparing exhibits, displays and bulletin boards; evaluate subject fields and select books; assist with hiring, training and evaluating employees; operate computers and other types of automated equipment.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Librarian III duties may include, but are not necessarily limited to: administer a major division of the Library; perform the more difficult professional work in the field to which assigned; plan, direct and review the work of professional Librarians and library staff; assist with preparation of the budget; assist with the selection of new personnel; arrange and conduct training programs in library policy and procedures for staff; prepare performance evaluations; prepare publicity and public relation releases; meet with and speak to public groups; assist in the determination of personnel and physical needs for assigned division; make recommendations on matters of policy related to assigned division; attend meetings and conferences; maintain records and prepare reports; review books and recommend titles for purchase; receive and transmit reference questions requiring further research; conduct reference interviews and assist patrons in locating materials; operate computers and other types of automated equipment.
All positions-Perform related duties as assigned.
(Essential duties may vary from position to position within this classification.
Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.
) Employment Standards EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Education: Librarian II, III Master’s degree in library science or the equivalent from a program accredited by the American Library Association.
Experience: Librarian II One year of experience at a level equivalent to Librarian I with the County of Tulare.
Librarian III Three years of experience at a level equivalent to Librarian II with the County of Tulare.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Librarian II Knowledge of: Library materials available in English for adults and children; basic math; bibliographic reference tools and procedures; general clerical procedures; Basic classification systems such as Dewey Decimal System; automated library tools; internet and internet tools.
Skill/Ability to: Write clear, concise, grammatically correct reports, correspondence and memos; accurately and legibly copy information from a written source; communicate verbally with people of various ages, educational and socioeconomic backgrounds; use a personal computer; learn new computer programs; learn to use internet based tools; set priorities, organize work, and adjust to changes in workload and pressure of meeting deadlines; establish effective working relationships with other employees; conduct research, collect and analyze information; follow and give oral and written instructions; plan, prepare and present material orally to groups; read, interpret and apply reference and professional information; use patience, tact and courtesy with the public to gain confidence and cooperation; observe community interests and library needs; retain and recall information; explain and interpret technical terms; implement new policies and procedures; identify technical library problems and recommend alternatives to resolve them.
In addition to the above Librarian III Knowledge of: Library references, tools, and systems including Library of Congress, Dewey Decimal System, Superintendent of Documents, and cataloguing; external resources available to the library such as San Joaquin Information System and Area Wide Library Network; library materials to effectively control growth and quality of materials collection; math sufficient to assist with budget preparation; automated library tools and their application.
Skill/Ability to: Conduct reference interviews to meet library needs of the public; select books considering patron reading needs and publishers; communicate effectively with persons of various ages, educational and socioeconomic backgrounds; use exceptional customer service skills when dealing with individuals; work with community groups and staff on topics relating to the library; collect and organize information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; write clear, concise, grammatically correct reports, correspondence and instructions; plan, prepare, and give presentations; assign, train, coordinate, and motivate subordinate staff; implement new policies and procedures; retain and recall information such as location of library materials; record information accurately.
DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Knowledge of: Tools and resources to discover reader interests and community needs; general library policies, procedures, goals and objectives; comparable experiences of libraries in other communities; standard office procedures and computer software; effective customer services practices; use of computers and electronic devices used in providing library and literacy; outreach, innovation, technology, services and collection development for children, young adults, or adults; advanced computer application skills; community outreach techniques; social media, blogs, and website development as it applies to libraries.
Skill/Ability to: Speak, read, write and translate Spanish; establish and work in a team oriented environment; gather, interpret, and utilize statistics and budgeting material; perform professional tasks, such as managing a budget, system wide projects, and Summer Reading programs; plan and maintain facilities, including working with vendors and county departments; use community resources effectively to meet needs of library patrons; apply for and manage grants; supervise, train and evaluate subordinate staff.
Additional Information CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions.
An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions.
Some job classes may also require a physical exam.
COLLEGE COST REDUCTION ACCESS ACT This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA).
Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible.
For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.
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gov/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Bargaining Unit 7The information listed is a general summary of benefits.
These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.
Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision and life).
This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).
Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage.
Dependent coverage is available.
Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).
Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security.
In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits.
Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee.
The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.
Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.
Vacation Accrual: 2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)Limit of 300 hours.
FLSA exempt employees accrue an additional 5 days of vacation per year.
Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 50 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.
Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance.
The premium is paid by the employee.
Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.
To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.
ca.
gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.