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The current opening is for a fulltime (37.5 hours per week) position with the Information Services Team at the Main Library. This position will have emphasis on the life sciences for support of the Genentech Foundation Biotechnology Learning Center along with all of the general responsibilities of an adult reference librarian.
Closing date: Monday, April 21, 2006 @ 5:00pm
http://www.cityofsanmateo.org/dept/library/index.html
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Provide reference and reader’s advisory services to diverse customers.
- Assist the public in making use of the library resources and facilities.
- Develop and implement library programs for the public.
- Perform outreach to the community, local organizations and schools within established design and framework.
- Collection development for several subject areas.
- Plan and implement programs such as story time and school visits.
The Ideal Person will have an opportunity to:
- Be a team player who will promote and support a teamwork environment in the Library, with other City Departments, and with library related agencies.
- Be an effective communicator with strong leadership skills and work ethics.
- Enjoy working in a culturally diverse environment with people of all ages.
- Exhibit creativity & thrive in a flexible changing environment.
- Enjoy a wide variety of experiences that allows direct customer interaction and community involvement.
Experience and Education Guidelines:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
- Librarian I Level: Previous public library experience desirable but not required
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Librarian II Level: Two years of professional library experience comparable to that of a Librarian I in the City of San Mateo
Training & Education:
- Graduation from an ALA accredited graduate school of Librarianship with a Master's degree in Library Science.
- Spanish language skills desirable.
- Two years providing Children’s Services in a library setting desired.
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of professional library work including collection development, information services, programming and outreach techniques with emphasis on Children’s Services.
- Materials and services in public libraries.
- Reference methods, techniques, and sources used in library work.
- Standard library technology, library automation, computers, software and library procedures including circulation, cataloging, and bibliographic searching.
Ability to:
- Work independently.
- Supervise and train subordinates.
- Operate computerized cataloging and bibliographic databases.
- Work weekend and evening shifts as assigned. Some Sunday shifts included.
- Develop, implement, and monitor children’s programs.
- Implement and enforce library and City policies and procedures.
- Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
ADA Special Requirement:
Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment: Ability to work in a standard library environment; ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach, twist, lift 40 pounds and push/pull 100 pounds.
To Apply:
Go to www.cityofsanmateo.org Click on: "Find a Job with the City", then "Available Jobs", and “Librarian I/II (Children’s Services)” brochure to get complete instructions to apply on-line. All applicants must submit a completed official City of San Mateo employment application, supplemental questionnaire and resume. Apply online or mail complete application package to:
City of San Mateo
Human Resources Department
330 West 20th Avenue
San Mateo, Ca 94403
By: 5:00 p.m. Friday, April 21, 2006
Applications may be faxed to (650) 522-7261 by the filing deadline, but must be followed by a signed original to be received no later than the first business day following the closing date. Future correspondence will be sent via email where an email address has been provided.
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