Librarian I, Part-Time (Continuous) Job at City of Oakland, CA
City of Oakland, CA Oakland, CA 94612
$39.28 - $48.25 an hour
The Position
The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city’s historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants to one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees.
The City of Oakland is currently recruiting to fill ten (10) Librarian I, Part Time (exempt from civil service) non-permanent, on-call vacancies in the Oakland Public Library. The Librarian I, Part-time, may work up to 960 hours annually, receives a Health and Welfare benefit and limited, prorated sick leave benefits.
Under general direction from a Librarian, incumbents perform a variety of routine professional duties in the operation of City of Oakland library services, including general reference, readers' advisory, materials selection and programming.
This classification in the librarian series is responsible for basic and routine librarian duties including reference, technical and public services. The Librarian I may be assigned to all areas of the library system which include service to specialized populations such as non-English speaking and youth, technical service, reference, collection development or branch operations. A Librarian I, PT, may provide direction to paraprofessionals or clerical staff.
This is an at-will position, exempt from the provisions of the City of Oakland Civil Service Rules, per Charter Section 902.
This is a continuous recruitment. This recruitment may close without notice once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
This is a public contact position. Although no current vacancies require a specific language, this recruitment may be used to fill vacancies that may require bilingual skills.
** Required at the time of application : Applicants MUST submit verification of their MLS/MLIS degree as an attachment to their online application. Acceptable forms of verification are either a copy of the diploma or transcript(s). Applications without the required documents will be considered incomplete. Please be sure to scan and attach the required document(s) to your online application.
Examples of Duties
- Conduct reference interview with patrons to determine inquiry needs; provide reference and reading guidance to children and adults, including locating, selecting and using materials; address special research needs.
- Direct and train subordinate staff including volunteers.
- Manage materials budget.
- Read and evaluate professional reviews of books, magazines, video cassettes or other materials for additions to library collections.
- Identify, select and order appropriate reference materials, other books and resources for adults and children.
- Analyze circulation, book loss or trends; withdraw worn, dated and/or damaged materials from the collection.
- Assist the Librarian-in-charge of a special library service such as Cataloging, Branch Office, Youth Room or Collection Development.
- Utilize and contribute to the maintenance of on-line bibliographic data base.
- Train, direct and provide on-the-job training to subordinate staff.
- Present adult or children's programs on specific subjects.
- Read aloud and tell stories.
- Represent library at community events.
- Monitor facility needs.
- Explain library policies and procedures to public and agencies.
- Assist in the preparation of report statistics.
- Prepare oral and written reports.
- Draft and prepare library publicity.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements for Application
Education:
A Master's degree in library science from an American Library Association accredited graduate program. Job training and/or special courses in library needs of the community, specialized areas of library services or technical areas are desirable.
Experience:
Experience:
None required.
License or Certificate / Other Requirements:
** Required at the time of application : Applicants MUST submit verification of their MLS/MLIS degree as an attachment to their online application. Acceptable forms of verification are either a copy of the diploma or transcript(s). Applications without the required documents will be considered incomplete. Please be sure to scan and attach the required document(s) to your online application.
License or Certificate / Other Requirements:
** Required at the time of application : Applicants MUST submit verification of their MLS/MLIS degree as an attachment to their online application. Acceptable forms of verification are either a copy of the diploma or transcript(s). Applications without the required documents will be considered incomplete. Please be sure to scan and attach the required document(s) to your online application.
Possession of a valid California Driver's License will be required if assigned to drive the Bookmobile.
Proficiency in a foreign language or special skills as a children's librarian may be required.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
- Standard reference sources, including general references, trade and national bibliographic references, catalogs and indexes.
- Library organization; principles of program planning.
- Public contact skills.
- Written and oral communication skills.
- Principles of library materials selection, classification and cataloging; automated library functions and filing systems.
Ability to:
- Analyze program and books needs of the public; recommend books, other materials and program content; assist readers with research and readers advisory questions.
- Prepare library materials, programs and exhibits and displays.
- Prepare written and oral reports.
- Classify and catalog routine materials.
- Communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
- Assist in assigning, delegating and coordinating work.
- Follow oral and written directions.
- Lift up to thirty pounds in certain assignments.
- Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
Supplemental Information
The Selection Process
All applications received will be forwarded to the Oakland Public Library for further consideration.
How to Apply
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ubmit an employment application, current resume and cover letter prior to the closing time of the job announcement. Allow sufficient time to submit your application if you are a new user on the system.
The information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
If you do not have access to a computer, there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also work stations at the Human Resources Management Department, 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612. Work stations are available during regular business hours (normally 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). Due to current events and pandemic-related safety concerns, City facilities may be closed to the public.
Our on-line application system is provided by NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov's Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time Monday - Friday.
You may also call the City of Oakland Human Resources Management Department during regular business hours at (510) 238-3112 for information; however, we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system.
Applicants are required to submit criminal history information upon request after receiving a conditional offer of employment. If the requested information is not furnished in a timely manner, applicants will not qualify for further consideration.
NOTICE: The City of Oakland has adopted a COVID-19 Employee Mandatory Vaccination Policy. Under the policy, all employees must, as a condition of employment: (1) report their vaccination status to the City no later than November 15, 2021; and (2) be fully vaccinated and verify that vaccination status to the City not later than November 29, 2021, unless the employee has applied for an exemption and is awaiting the City’s response or has been granted an exemption, or unless stricter State or Federal legal requirements apply. If offered employment, you will receive instructions regarding how to provide verification of vaccination or how to apply for an exemption which will be required prior to your start date.
The City of Oakland is an EEO/ADA Employer.
The City complies with all Federal, State and local laws mandating Equal Employment Opportunities. All qualified applicants will be considered in accordance with applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
Agency
City of Oakland
Address
150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza - 2nd Floor
Oakland, California, 94612
Phone
(510) 238-3112
Website
http://www.oaklandca.gov/
The City of Oakland is committed to the wellbeing of its employees and offers comprehensive health and wellness services along with an array of other benefits for most positions. Benefits may include*:
- CalPERS Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Medical Waiver Plan – Cash-In-Lieu
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Benefits
- Group & Supplemental Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH)
- Pension Benefits
- Deferred Compensation
- Specific benefits may vary depending on the assigned specific bargaining unit. Information regarding most benefits can be reviewed here: Employee Benefits Information Current MOUs may be reviewed here: City of Oakland Labor Agreements
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