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The City of Richmond invites applications for the following positions:
LIBRARIAN I
$3979-4159-4345-4527-4739/MONTH
(City-Paid benefits)
LIBRARIAN II
$4345-4527-4739-4959-5194/MONTH
(City-Paid benefits)
OPENING DATE: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2005
FINAL FILING DATE: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2005
The current vacancy exists in Children's & Extension Services. Future vacancies will exist only in the Library. This position offers an excellent opportunity to enter professional library work. With two years of experience a Librarian I is eligible for promotion to Librarian II.
The Richmond Public Library serves a diverse urban community with a Main Library housing over 250,000 volumes and audiovisual materials. In addition, the Library operates a bookmobile; adult and family literacy programs; a job information center; and a depository for state and federal documents.
Librarian I:
- Answers difficult reference questions;
- Reviews and selects books and non-print materials;
- Organizes and conducts adult and children's programs;
- Develops exhibits, booklists and promotional materials; attends community and professional meetings;
- Participates in library public relations and outreach activities;
- Assists in designing and implementing library and information services;
- May provide functional supervision to assigned library staff;
- May manage a branch library or bookmobile;
- May catalog books and other materials;
- May be placed in charge of a branch library on a substitute basis.
- Children and Extension Librarians are expected to participate in the Association of Children's Librarians of Northern California (ACL).
Librarian II:
- Performs the duties of a Librarian I;
- In addition is responsible for supervising and training assigned personnel;
- And assumes greater responsibility for assisting in the planning, development, and implementation of library programs and activities.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Librarian I:
- Completion of a Masters Degree in Library Science from an accredited Library School;
- Ability to: communicate effectively orally and in writing;
- Plan and organize work effectively;
- Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with staff at all levels and the public;
- Apply principles and practices of Librarianship that result in good library service to the community;
- And learn to use the automated catalog and other tools to assist in reference service and collection development.
- Librarian II:
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Completion of a Masters Degree in Library Science from an accredited Library School AND two years of professional library experience.
- In addition to the Librarian I abilities, the Librarian II should have skill in supervising the work of one or more subordinates through planning, organizing, assigning, coordinating and reviewing the work;
- And the ability to motivate, train, evaluate and work effectively with subordinates.
- License:
- A valid California Driver's License may be required for some positions.
- Highly desirable:
- The ability to communicate effectively in a language in addition to English (Spanish, Asian and Southeast Asian languages, or ASL preferred) and experience working with children.
Application and Selection Process
Please apply for the level (I or II) that best fits your qualifications. Do not apply for both positions.
To Apply:
- Each applicant must submit a City of Richmond Employment Application AND Supplemental Qualifications Questionnaire.
- The Employment Application may be obtained from the City of Richmond Human Resources Management Department, 1401 Marina Way South, Richmond, CA 94804 (510) 620-6602.
- Candidates who are unable to visit the Human Resources Management Department may obtain an Employment Application by providing a stamped, self-addressed envelope with first class postage.
- An Employment Application may also be obtained by visiting the City's website at www.ci.richmond.ca.us/~hrweb.
- (PLEASE NOTE: The City will not accept responsibility for postage handling, will not authorize extensions beyond the final filing date, and will not accept faxed applications.)
EOE/AA/ADA/DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
WEBSITE: www.ci.richmond.ca.us/~hrweb
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