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Form of workWorking 8-20 hours a week, the part-time Librarian performs a variety of interesting duties including but not limited to: Providing reference information to the public, helping others to make effective use of library services, selecting materials and maintaining the library's collection, providing programming and outreach for adults, teens and/or children, and performing other related duties as required.
Note: This is an at-will, part-time position that is not eligible for City benefits. Only those applicants selected for follow-up will receive notifications beyond application submission.
Note: This is an at-will, part-time position that is not eligible for City benefits. Only those applicants selected for follow-up will receive notifications beyond application submission.
The Part-Time Librarian performs professional-level duties, including but not limited to:
- Promoting library services by providing reference information to the public, in person and by telephone, where the exercise of judgment, knowledge, and interpretive skills are required;
- Assisting the public in making effective use of available services;
- Selecting books, periodicals, audio-visual, and other materials for the library collection;
- Giving book talks;
- Preparing bibliographies and special exhibits;
- Preparing promotional materials for newspapers and other media;
- Maintaining pamphlet, audio-visual, or other special collections;
- Classifying and cataloging books, documents, serials, and other materials;
- Maintaining records and prepares reports;
- Participating in budget preparation and administration;
- Operating a motor vehicle while performing various duties that may include attending conferences, meetings, and seminars as liaison representative to various agencies.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Knowledge of: The principles, practices, technology, and equipment associated with operating a modern library, including but not limited to: selection, acquisition, cataloging, and classification of library materials, reference, and reader advisory services; and research and analytical methods.
Ability to: Meet medical standards for the class as prescribed by the City and satisfactorily perform required duties, including but not limited to: the ability to learn the applications of electronic data processing for library operations; the principles and practices of effective supervision, training, and performance evaluation, budget preparation and administration; communicate effectively in writing and orally; reason logically and creatively; demonstrate initiative; work independently and on project matrix teams; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California.
Education and Experience: Graduate degree from an American Library Association accredited school; or a bachelor's degree in Library Science or related field and two years of experience involving full responsibility for reference service and collection development in a public or school library.
The selection process may include but is not limited to: application review and evaluation, written examination, performance test and interview. All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully passing all components of the pre-employment process, such as: reference check, background investigation, fingerprint criminal history check, post-offer drug test, post-offer psychological and post-offer medical examination, the cost of which will be borne by the City.
Candidates must fill out the employment application and supplemental questions completely and accurately. Incomplete applications, including references to "see resume", are considered incomplete and will be disqualified.
The City of Redondo Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Candidates with a disability who may need accommodation during the selection process must notify the Human Resources Department at least five (5) business days in advance of the test date.
Note: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Employment Type: Part-Time
