Public Services Librarian Job at City of El Paso in El Paso

MOS Code: None

Education and Experience: A Master's degree or higher from an ALA-accredited college or university in library science or information library science.

Licenses and Certificates: Some positions may require a Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state.

Under general supervision, perform professional librarian work in specialized library-related adult services to diverse populations in a library, community, or residential environment, including senior citizens, Spanish-speaking, or homebound individuals.

Assist patrons in locating and obtaining materials. Promote library services, instruct patrons in the use of automated card catalogs, periodicals, CD-ROMs, and library programs and services. Answer telephone, reference, and information inquiries. Arrange translations into Spanish for documents, releases, and other materials generated by the library. Arrange tours of the Library for visiting groups.

Plan and implement specialized programs and services for diverse populations. Review, select, and maintain materials for collections for diverse populations. Review books received on approval, vendor catalogs, and select or recommend reference materials, government documents, children and young adult materials, computer services, books, videos, magazines, newspapers, and other periodicals and materials to be acquired. Create and arrange exhibits and displays. Plan, direct, and execute special projects and community programming. Conduct outreach and public speaking assignments, visiting communities or individuals to promote and provide special programs, activities, and library services both in-house and off-site.

Assist in overall operational effectiveness of the work unit. Provide instruction in the use of library resources including audio-visual, computer, Internet, microfiche, and CD-ROM reference resources. Review current collection to determine materials for retention, disposal, or storage. Straighten and reshelf books and materials in proper order. Maintain records and attendance reports.

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Important Note: The required Supplemental Questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score. Applicants are tested on a conditional basis pending review of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for those who pass the Supplemental Questions exam. Per CSC Rules & Regulations, after review of minimum qualifications, a passing score, combined with seniority and veteran points, will be used to create a candidate list. Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately; the position will close when a preset number of qualified applications is received.

Please note: Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by a NACES-approved agency prior to submission. Visit www.naces.org/members for more information.

A résumé or other documents will not substitute for a completed application. Comments like "See résumé" are unacceptable and will render the application incomplete. To qualify, all education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not consider information from your résumé for qualification review. Failure to fully detail all relevant experience or copying from the job specification will eliminate you from consideration.

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