LIBRARIAN I - SHIFT, EXAM NO. 7076



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LIBRARIAN I - SHIFT, EXAM NO. 7076
Employer

Kern County

Salary

$3,737.74 - $4,563.00 Monthly

Location

Bakersfield, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

7076

Department

LIBRARY

Opening Date

10/27/2017

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

Under direction, assists in the direction of a major function in the County Library, or plans, organizes, and directs the activities of a specialized department within a large branch and provides a regular program of professional library service; performs professional work in rendering reference and advisory service to users.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is an entry­ level professional classification typically assigned to the central resource library, Beale Memorial, or to large branch libraries, or supervision of a medium size branch.

Essential Functions

  • Performs the more difficult professional work in rendering reference and advisory service to users.
  • Provides computer instruction, trouble shoots technical enhancements, competently uses an integrated circulation system.
  • Develops, publicizes, and presents adult, teen, and children's programs, displays and exhibits.
  • Composes written materials for use in promoting library resources and programs through traditional and emerging media and public information releases.
  • Promotes the library and its services to the community.
  • Recruits, trains and supervises volunteers.
  • Maintains awareness of developments in the library profession.
  • Conducts library instruction on a one­on­one or group basis.
  • Stays abreast of developments and emerging technology and applies them to day-­to-­day library services.
  • Supervises the work of employees and reviews work in conformance with established standards.
  • Assists with staff training in library applications

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

  • Develops and maintains the collection of a specialized library.
  • Attends meetings and conferences.
  • Compile statistics and prepares reports.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Employment Standards

Completion of a Master's Degree in Library and Information Science from a library school accredited by the American Library Association.

California Driver's Licenses may be required depending upon assignment.

Specialized California Drivers' licenses may be required depending upon assignment.

Knowledge of: library organization, procedures and policies; evolving technologies in the digital media field; organization of information, information access and retrieval methods;

Ability to: do difficult and specialized professional library work; operate a variety of computer functions and teach them to others; develop and maintain effective public relations; supervise the work of others; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; use social media and other technologies to expand library services.

Supplemental

A background check may be conducted for this classification.

All Kern County employees are designated "Disaster Service Workers" through state and local laws (CA Government Code Sec.3100-3109 and Ordinance Code Title 2-Administration, Ch. 2.66 Emergency Services).  As Disaster Service Workers, all County employees are expected to remain at work, or to report for work as soon as practicable, following a significant emergency or disaster.

FOLLOWING AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT, YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT TO POST OFFER MEDICAL AND DRUG SCREENING TESTS AT COUNTY EXPENSE.

ADMITTANCE TO EACH PHASE OF THE EXAMINATION WILL REQUIRE A GOVERNMENT ISSUED PHOTOGRAPH IDENTIFICATION. APPLICANTS WHO ARE UNABLE TO PRESENT PROPER IDENTIFICATION MUST MAKE ARRANGEMENTS WITH THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION PRIOR TO THE TEST DATE. 

This examination will establish an eligible list from which one (1) immediate appointments(s) will be made at the Library Department. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.

APPRAISAL (Weight 100%): of training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the work based on any combination of the following: Investigation, oral exam and rating of application.  Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process. 

APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS OR DEGREE BY FINAL FILING DEADLINE.
 
THE COUNTY OF KERN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

JS 4173

01
I certify, I possess a Master's Degree in Library and Information Studies from a school of librarianship accredited by the American Library Association. (Failure to attach required supplemental materials by final filing deadline will result in the rejection of application.)
  • Yes
  • No
02
All applicable diploma(s), transcripts, licenses, and/or certificates must be attached with your application. I have submitted copies of all applicable diploma(s), transcripts, licenses, and/or certificates with my application. (Failure to attach required supplemental materials will result in the rejection of application.)
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
Kern County
Address
1115 Truxtun Avenue First Floor

Bakersfield, California, 93301
Phone
6618683480

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