Redondo Beach, California is hiring: Adult Services & Youth Services Librarian (

IDEAL CANIDATE The ideal candidate for the position of part-time librarian is a customer service-oriented professional who is passionate about connecting people with information, resources, and lifelong learning opportunities. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, is comfortable working with a diverse community of patrons and possess the flexibility to assist in a wide range of library functions, including reference assistance, circulation, reader’s advisory, program and outreach support, and digital literacy. They should be highly organized, detail-oriented, and proficient with library technologies and integrated library systems (ILS).

Working 8-20 hours a week, the part-time Librarian performs a variety of 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 after application submission.

Performs professional-level duties, including but not limited to:

• Promoting library service by providing reference information to the public, in person and by telephone, where the exercise of judgement, knowledge, and interpretive skills may be required
• Assisting the public in making effective use of available services
• Selecting books, periodicals, audio visual, and other materials for the library collection
• Facilitating programs for children, teens, and adults
• Preparing bibliographies and special exhibits
• Preparing promotional materials for newspapers and other media
• Classifying and cataloging books, documents, serials, and other materials
• Assisting with systems administration
• Maintaining and troubleshooting the automated library system (ILS)
• Coordinating web-based activities
• Supervising technicians, pages, and clerks; and, acting as “person in charge” in the absence of the Library Director
• Maintaining records and preparing reports
• Participating in budget preparation and administration
• Operating a motor vehicle while performing various duties that include attending conferences, meetings, and seminars as liaison representative to various agencies
• Delivering internal and external customer service while solving problems and proactively creating sustainable solutions to issues
• Conducting duties, responsibilities, tasks and assignments with a constructive, cooperative, positive, professional attitude and demeanor
• Supporting the City’s mission, goals, policies and objectives
• Supporting the City's core values of: Openness and honesty; integrity and ethics; accountability; teamwork; and fiscal and environmental responsibility
• Providing effective leadership to accomplish the administrative objectives of the City Manager and the policy goals of the City Council
• Conducting regular performance evaluations of personnel, giving frequent and specific feedback about personnel performance; holding employee accountable for doing their jobs and celebrating accomplishments and successes
• Performing other related duties as required

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
• Research and analytical methods
• The position requires computer literacy with knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office
• The ability to communicate using email programs
• An understanding of and adherence to City policies for information technology

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
• Legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California

The position’s expected competencies are:

• Sound decision-making skills
• Critical thinking ability
• Problem solving and innovation skills
• Drive for results
• Analytical skills
• Interpersonal, customer service and diplomatic skills
• Ethical conduct
• Proven top performances
• The position requires meeting the physical employment standards for the position

This position requires the following qualifications:

Graduate degree from an American Library Association accredited school

SELECTION PROCESS:

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. The pre-employment process may include but not be limited to: Reference checks, background investigation, fingerprint-based criminal history check, credit check, degree verification, and post-offer medical examination and drug test. For public safety positions, including positions based in the Police and/or Fire Department(s), the pre-employment process may also include but not be limited to a P.O.S.T. compliant background check, polygraph examination, post-offer medical examination and drug test, and post-offer psychological examination.

Candidates must fill out the employment application and supplemental questions completely and accurately. Required fieldsand supplemental questionsare noted with an asterisk (*). All other fields areoptional.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.

Qualified Military Veterans are given an additional five points to a passing score for both open-competitive and promotional recruitments. Documentation of such service, such as a veteran identification card or DD214, must be provided along with the application for employment or before the conclusion of the testing process.

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.