Hayward Public Library, Hayward, California: Librarian I/Youth Services (Part-Time)

Salary:

$4,091 - $4,948*
(A 20-hour-a-week part-time position pays a prorated salary amount equivalent to $2,067 - $2,496/month)

*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.

Applications taken through:

Friday, September 24, 2004 5:00 PM in the Human Resources Department

Job Description:

Under general supervision, a Librarian I in Youth Services 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 non-print electronic resources, the Internet, and readers' advisory; reading and evaluating professional reviews and other resources for selection of library materials; planning, promoting, and presenting youth educational or enrichment programs; conducting class and school visits and communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. The individual chosen will work with multicultural/multiracial customers and assist in maintaining an international and multilingual collection for children. Enthusiasm, innovation, self-motivation, cultural sensitivity, and excellent public relations and interpersonal skills are a must. Candidates must be willing to share ideas, initiate positive changes and participate as a contributing member of the library team. The ability to speak a second language (Spanish, Farsi, Vietnamese, or Chinese, etc.) would be useful. The current opening is part-time (twenty hours per week) and requires working a flexible schedule including days, evenings and weekends (Saturdays and possible Sundays).

The Hayward Public Library values, as a great resource, the culturally diverse community it serves. Quality customer service is a priority focus in the delivery 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. In addition, successful applicants must be able to work in a collaborative work environment with the public and all levels of City Staff.

Requirements

Education:

Master's Degree in Library Science and coursework in children's literature and reference materials.

OR

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

Selection Procedure

Candidates must complete and return a City of Hayward Application and the Youth Services 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.

To apply

IMPORTANT!

* After submitting your application, please call Human Resources Department anytime at (510) 583-4500 to register your name, position applying for and phone number.

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Last Updated: 3/5/05