Head of Reference (Librarian), City of Richmond, _, CA

City of Richmond, California invites applications for

HEAD OF REFERENCE (LIBRARIAN)

$5275 – 5539– 5817 – 6106 – 6412/per month plus city paid benefits.

OPEN FILING DATE:         FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 2007

FINAL FILING DATE:         OPEN UNTIL FILLED   

SELECTION PROCESS:  APPLICATION APPRAISAL

THE POSITION

Under general direction, the Head of Reference performs difficult and professional library work; provides leadership and direction in the delivery of library services; supervises full and part-time staff engaged in providing information services and programs to a diverse community; performs related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Supervises and evaluates full and part-time professional, technical and support staff; provides training and staff development; plans work schedules; makes recommendations for staffing and other personnel actions; plans and implements services, collections, and programs for Adult and Young Adult Services; may assist in planning and implementing other library services and programs; makes recommendations regarding library programs, equipment, and technology; selects or assists in the selection of books, periodicals and other materials;  provides assistance to the Administrative Librarian in the coordination of services between the Main Library and branch locations; provides various levels of reference assistance to the general public, including assistance for difficult or technical issues that may require extensive research and analysis; performs research; prepares bibliographies, book lists and other library information or materials; writes various reports, letters and memos; collects and compiles data; maintains or supervises the maintenance of files and records; makes oral presentations; monitors funding, expenditures and develops budgets ; speaks to various groups and organizations regarding library services and programs; assists in promoting library services and programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience: 

Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies (MLS) from an accredited library school; AND three (3) years of professional library experience with a minimum of two (2) years experience supervising staff. 

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of modern librarianship, including reference and library services and programs, and collection development and maintenance; reference sources, books, periodicals, electronic information sources, and library automation systems; principles of supervision and management; budgeting techniques.

Ability to: Supervise, plan, organize and direct the day-to-day work of professional              and non-professional library staff; perform a variety of professional library work; establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse public, other city departments, and library staff; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; collect, interpret, and maintain data; stay informed of professional trends in library science; prepare written reports and make oral presentations; work nights and weekends.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

To Apply:  Each applicant must submit a City of Richmond Employment Application and Supplemental Qualifications Questionnaire to the Human Resource Management Department by the final filing date.  APPLICANTS QUALIFYING FOR POSITIONS ON THE BASIS OF COLLEGE DEGREES AND/OR COURSES NEED TO INCLUDE DOCUMENTATION OF STATED EDUCATION.

The Employment Application packet may be obtained from our website at www.ci.richmond.ca.us, or our office at 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 to pick up an Employment Application packet may obtain one by providing a stamped, self-addressed envelope with first class postage.

 All completed Employment Application packages will be evaluated and scored based on job-related qualifications criteria.  An Employment List will be established and your placement on this list will be determined solely (100%) by information provided on the Employment Application and your responses to the Supplemental Qualifications Questionnaire.  Having all of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee placement on the Employment List.