Librarian (Temporary/On-Call)
City of Watsonville
- Watsonville, CA
- $28.57-38.29 per hour
- Temporary
- Full-time
To augment or relieve regular staff in the accomplishment of work. Performs a variety of professional duties involved in planning, coordinating, and implementing library services and programs; perform complex reference, technical and reader's advisory services.Examples of DutiesEXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Guides and assists patrons in locating answers to their questions using a variety of available resources; performs reference interviews and readers advisory services.
- Instructs and advises patrons in using the on-line catalog, Internet, and other electronic resources.
- Participates in the development and delivery of programs on a variety of topics in collaboration with colleagues. Promotes, publicizes and represents library programs and services to the community and local agencies.
- Assists in the development and on-going maintenance of the library's website.
- Develops and maintains effective relationships with schools, community and business groups, government and civic agencies, current and potential library users, identifies emerging community issues and determines the need for related library services, collections and materials.
- Performs related duties similar to the above in scope and function as required.
Knowledge of:
- professional library principles and practices.
- basic reference tools and services.
- principles and techniques of library materials selection and de-selection.
- current, standard library procedures, information technology, Internet and database search capabilities.
- assist with difficult reference questions.
- work with the public for extended periods of time, maintaining a positive, pleasant demeanor and providing friendly courteous services to library patrons.
- use computer and the Internet effectively for providing library service.
- creatively promote library services, service delivery and the profession.
- work cooperatively with other city employees and the general public.
- keep up to date with current professional issues and developments.
- coordinate, direct, and implement library services programs suited to the needs of the community.
- analyze, evaluate and recommend collection development acquisitions.
- Maintain a schedule that includes working at least one evening per week and a rotating week-end schedule.
- effectively and tactfully communicate in both oral and written forms.
- direct, coordinate and monitor the work of assigned staff.
- maintain accurate records and prepare reports.
Any combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities is:
- A master's degree in library science (MLIS/MLS) from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited institution. Some experience in professional public library work is preferred.
- The ability to speak English and Spanish
- Possession at the time of hire and continued maintenance of a valid California Class C driver's license, including a safe driving record.
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