Senior Librarian - Youth Services (Revised)

Salary : $75,628.80 - $92,871.96 Annually
Location : Ontario, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 101223 Sr Librarian
Department: Library
Opening Date: 10/19/2023
Closing Date: 11/30/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: TMTR
The Position
Senior Librarian - Youth Services
A 9.5% general salary increase will be applied effective July 2024.
REVISED: This recruitment has been extended to Thursday, November 30, 2023.
The Ontario City Library has an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated Senior Librarian to coordinate and lead efforts for learning services to youth. The Senior librarian plans and hosts programming and participates in collection development, outreach, and reference services for patrons. They also serve as a part of the supervisory team, with supervision responsibilities of paraprofessional staff. The Senior Librarian would take an integral part in establishing a new initiative to increase literacy skills for youth in Ontario through the creation of new programs and partnerships.
The ideal candidate takes initiative, is highly organized, enjoys establishing community connections and partnerships, has excellent communication and writing skills, possesses leadership skills, and follows and anticipates current library trends. They will establish and maintain good relationships with other library units, city agencies, school districts, and community groups. Additionally, the successful candidate will embody the Ontario City Library's Mission, Vision and Values as well as the qualities of a "Five Tool Player" - Leader, Thinker, Communicator, Operator and Public Servant - and the values of the City's Approach to Public Service - Commitment to the Community, Excellence through Teamwork, and Doing the Right Thing the Right Way.
The City of Ontario reserves the right, if necessary, to accept only the first one hundred (100) applications from applicants that meet the qualification guidelines below. Completed applications will be reviewed and only qualified applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements of the position and needs of the City, will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
The Community Life and Culture Agency
The City of Ontario's Community Life & Culture Agency endeavors to meet the Ontario City Council goal to "encourage, provide or support enhanced recreational, educational, cultural and healthy city programs, policies and activities." Community Life & Culture does this through a comprehensive array of programs, activities, services and events available through the Housing Services, Library, Museum, Arts & Culture, and Recreation & Community Services Departments.
The Ontario City Library has been serving the public as a City department since 1894. The Ovitt Family Community Library and Lewis Family Branches of the Library contain over 315,000 items, including books, magazines, newspapers, DVDs, audio books, kits and a local history collection. A wide variety of technology is available for the public including internet, several software, eBooks, and state of the art technology through Lightspeed makerspace that offers access to equipment such as 3D printers and a laser cutter. The Library offers a wide variety of programs and services for all ages including early literacy, Veterans Resource Center, adult literacy tutoring, workforce development training, and the Robert E. Ellingwood Model Colony History Room.
The City of Ontario is a dynamic leading community in the Inland Empire with a variety of full-time and part-time employment and volunteer opportunities. Ontario is proud to have the reputation of being a progressive City, providing solid leadership to its citizens and to the business community. The City provides a full range of services to the community including: Police, Fire, Management Services, Community Life & Culture, Community Development, Economic Development, Financial Services, Human Resources/Risk Management, Public Works and the Ontario Municipal Utilities Company. The City's team is staffed with approximately 1,517 full-time equivalent diverse and talented employees who work to support a common goal of providing excellent service to the community.
The City's vision for the future is very exciting, and we foresee tremendous growth within the year(s) to come. We invite you to learn more about the City of Ontario by reviewing the City's website. A few useful links are listed below, including a link to the City's 2023 State of the City:
(Video link)
(The City's Comprehensive Business Plan for Development)
(Information about recent City projects)
(What to do in Downtown Ontario)
Examples of Essential Functions
The essential functions typically performed by the Senior Librarian include the following:

• Provides specialized reference assistance requiring knowledge of library collection and reference materials.
• Complies bibliographies of library materials.
• Makes oral demonstrations utilizing multi-media equipment and on-line resources; conducts library orientation and training classes; develops and arranges displays and exhibits.
• Researches collections and reference materials in response to requests on a range of topics.
• Selects, orders, and classifies new books and materials; makes determinations regarding the binding, replacement and withdrawing of materials.
• Develops and implements programs and services; markets programs and produces promotional materials; makes related presentations.
• Trains support staff and responds to technical questions regarding professional protocol and department policies and procedures.
• Conducts fund monitoring and analysis; prepares reports and records for assigned section.
• Supervises and directs the activities of library personnel and volunteers within assigned section. including employee selection, work assignment, training, performance evaluation, employee development, coaching, disciplinary action, and complaint resolution.
• Stays informed regarding trends in the library science profession by attending in-service training, attending appropriate conferences and seminars, and reading professional literature.
• Attends meetings and other functions; represents the library at professional committee meetings; provides information and participates in discussions regarding library activities.
• May act as library supervisor in the absence of Supervising Librarian.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualification Guidelines
Education
Equivalent to a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Library Science or a closely related field.
NOTE: Proof of successful completion of a Master's Degree must be provided by way of attachment to your online application or as an email attachment sent to the Hiring Agency Representative at, or before, time of the reference check process. Acceptable forms of proof include Unofficial Transcripts, Official Transcripts, Photos and/or Photocopies of Institutional Degree/Certifications. Failure to provide the required documentation at, or before, time of the reference check process will result in disqualification.
Experience
Three years performing professional librarian work, preferably in a public library.
Licenses
Valid Class C California driver's license and acceptable driving record at time of appointment and throughout employment.
Desirable
Ability to speak, read, and write a second language (particularly Spanish); Experience in project management; Experience working with youth; Previous supervisory experience.
Special Requirement
Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply
Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" link at the top of this announcement. If this is the first time applying for a position using governmentjobs.com, you will be prompted to create a new user account; otherwise, log in with your username and password. Your application and responses to any supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this position. It is suggested that your application include the following:

• List any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you qualify for the position.
• List all periods of employment for at least the past 10 years, beginning with your most recent or present employer (including if applicable, all employment with the City of Ontario).
• Separately list each position held, including different positions with the same employer.

A resume may be attached to your application but will not substitute for the proper completion of your application. Applications that are not properly completed may be rejected.
NOTE: Transcripts from colleges, universities or technical schools outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report will result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.
Application Process
Applicants are required to submit required certification(s) or other required documentation as outlined in the Qualifications Guideline section of this bulletin. Please use the attachment function found on the City's online application to attach copies of the requested certification(s) or other documentation. Failure to attach required certifications may result in the rejection of your application. Please contact the Human Resources/Risk Management Agency if you have any questions regarding the application process.
Your application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Failure to complete these sections may result in the rejection of your application.
Supplemental Questions
To complete your application for this position, you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. This information will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and is designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. This may include a selection step in which your application and supplemental questions are reviewed and scored by a panel of raters familiar with this position.
Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application.
Please provide succinct, concise, descriptive, and detailed information for each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
Email Notices
Email is the primary way that the Human Resources/Risk Management or Hiring Department will communicate with you. Please check your email account (including the SPAM folder) on a regular basis for any emails related to the application or selection process. Emails from the City of Ontario will come from "@ontarioca.gov" or "governmentjobs.com." If you change your email address after submitting your application, please visit governmentjobs.com and update your profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
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INSTRUCTIONS: The information on your application and the following supplemental questionnaire will be used in the evaluation of your qualifications. Detailed responses should be provided in order to ensure that your qualifications are properly considered. If the item does not apply, please enter N/A. By continuing you are certifying that all information provided in the supplemental questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.

• I understand the above statement.

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Which of the following best describes your highest related level of education?

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Some College Coursework, No Degree
• Associate's Degree
• Associate's Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelor's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
• Master's Degree
• Master's Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

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All appointments to this position are required to provide proof of completion of the listed education requirements. Acceptable forms of proof include Unofficial Transcripts, Official Transcripts, Photos and/or Photocopies of Institutional Degrees/Certifications. This must be provided by way of attachment to your online application or as an email attachment sent to the Hiring Agency Representative conducting the reference check. Failure to provide the required documentation at, or before, time of the reference check process will result in disqualification If you require clarification on this requirement, please call the City of Ontario Recruitment Team at (909) 395-2035.Please indicate that you have read the statement above by selecting "Yes."

• Yes
• No

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Please indicate your years of experience performing professional librarian work (Note: Your experience must be clearly detailed within the work experience section of your application).

• No Experience
• Less than one year
• one year to less than three years
• three years to less than four y...