Hayward Public Library, Hayward, California: Librarian I/Adult Services (Part-time)

SALARY: Effective Monthly Salary Range: $4,091 - $4,948*

(A 20-hour-a-week part-time position pays a prorated salary amount equivalent to $2,067 - 2,496/mo.)

*The effective salary range for this position is $4,091 to $4,948. In addition to base salary, ($3,745 to $4,546), this position receives deferred compensation of 3.4% with a max. of $1,010 per year deposited to a Deferred Compensation Plan. Additionally, 8% of straight time earnings are deposited to that employee's account with the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Of the 8%, the City's contribution is 7% and the employee pays the 1% balance. At the employee's option, these monies are returned as a lump sum upon separation or as an annuity if eligible for retirement. The City is not a member of Social Security but all employees hired after April 1, 1986 will pay 1.45% of earnings towards Medicare coverage. Other benefits partially described on the back of this bulletin include City's share of retirement costs, medical, dental, life insurance, vacation, and 14.5 holidays.

FINAL FILING DATE: Friday, February 25, 2005 by 5:00 PM in the Human Resources Department. (Post marks are not accepted for late filing).

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, a Librarian I performs a variety of professional and para-professional duties related to the library program. This includes conducting reference interviews with customers to serve their information needs; guiding the public in the use of the Library's on-line public access catalog, print and electronic resources, the Internet; providing readers advisory; reading and evaluating professional reviews and other resources for selection of library materials; planning, promoting, and presenting adult and / or youth educational or enrichment programs. Librarians work with multicultural / multiracial customers and assist in maintaining an international and multilingual collection. Candidates must be willing and able to work independently, share ideas, initiate positive changes and participate as a contributing member of the library team. Successful applicants must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing and be able to work in a collaborative work environment with the public and all levels of City Staff.

The current opening is part-time (twenty hours per week) and requires that the employee work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings and weekends (Saturdays and possibly Sundays). The current opening is in the Adult Services department. A list of eligible candidates will be created for future openings, which may be used to fill positions in Adult Services, Teen Services or Youth Services.

The Hayward Public Library values, as a great resource, the culturally diverse community it serves. Quality customer service is a priority focus in delivering all library services. This position involves a high level of public contact. Successful applicants will demonstrate an ability to provide extraordinary customer service to library users from diverse cultures and in all age groups. The ability to speak a second language is desirable, although not required, for this position.

REQUIREMENTS

Education

Master's Degree in Library Science and coursework in specific area of work assignment preferred.

OR

Bachelor's Degree and two years professional or para-professional library experience. Para-professional experience is defined as reference work in Adult or Youth Services performed under a professional librarian.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Candidates must complete and return a City of Hayward Application and the Librarian I Supplemental Questionnaire. Based on the information provided, a screening panel will select the most qualified candidates. Those best qualified on the basis of this review will be invited to an oral / performance examination. Candidates passing the examination will be placed on an eligible list and submitted to the Library Department for hiring consideration.

APPLICATIONS

To obtain an application and Adult Services Librarian I Supplemental Questionnaire, contact the Human Resources Department, City of Hayward, 777 "B" Street, Hayward, CA 94541-5007, or download the application and supplemental questionnaire from the web site: www.hayward-ca.gov. For additional information you may call (510) 583-4500 weekdays from 9 AM to 4 PM.

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Last Updated: 3/5/05