Librarian III- American Indian Resource Center, Huntington Park, California
LA County Library has an exciting and extraordinarily golden opportunity for an innovative, adaptable, and collaborative individual to become the next LA County’s American Indian Resource Center Librarian.
Located in the beautiful Huntington Park Library, the American Indian Resource Center is a regional and statewide resource which focuses on the informational and cultural needs of the Country’s largest urban Native American population as well as the interests of researchers and the general public. The Center houses an impressive collection of both print and electronic resources on the history and current culture of the Native American people, including many rare and out-of-print items. The Center Librarian promotes the Center and does community outreach, develops and presents cultural programming, manages various collection formats, and provides specialized reference services to the community. Applicants should support our vision-bringing enthusiasm, commitment, and flexibility.
Our commitment to excellence extends into every area of our organization -- including our unique special collections and the development of new and innovative services. The Library has opportunities for advancement and professional development through workshops, conferences, and ongoing training.
The LA County Library covers an area of over 3,000 square miles serving 3.5 million people with 87 Community Libraries, four Cultural Resource Centers, Bookmobiles and other mobile services providing an array of interactive STEM/STEAM activities. We are one of the nation’s largest and most innovative public library organizations and welcome energetic, enthusiastic, creative “doers” who enjoy working with diverse communities!
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For detailed information about the Librarian III-American Indian Resource Center Librarian position and how to apply, visit http://www.colapublib.org/careers/openexam.php
FILING DATES
Applications will be accepted starting Tuesday, November 14, 2017, 8:00 a.m., PST through Thursday, December 14, 2017, 5:00 p.m., PST.
EXAM NUMBER
Q8336M
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY
DEFINITION:
Has immediate charge of a Group III level community library or performs more difficult and specialized library work.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocable to this class work under the general supervision of higher-level librarians, Assistant Library Administrator or Library Administrator, and either: 1) have immediate charge of a Group III level community library including the supervision of lower level professional and/or paraprofessional and clerical staff; 2) direct the operation of a library resource center with specialized ethnic and cultural materials; 3) perform the more difficult and specialized library work on system-wide children's programs; 4) serve as the second-in-charge at the West Hollywood Library, including managing specialized youth and adult library programs and services, and supervising lower-level professional and paraprofessional staff. Incumbents in this class exercise independent judgment in performing assignments, exercise knowledge of the theories, principles, and techniques of librarianship; and demonstrate awareness of local community trends and issues impacting the Library. In addition, incumbents must possess specialized professional expertise in their particular area of assignment; be able to make presentations and provide individual and group instruction, and use current technology to perform librarian duties. Supervisory positions must also exercise knowledge of the principles of supervision, terms and conditions of applicable Memoranda of Understanding, and departmental policies, rules, library locations, and services. As essential functions of the position, incumbents may be required to bend, stoop, squat, twist, reach, work on irregular surfaces, lift objects of moderate weight, and stand or walk for long periods of time.
Libraries are categorized into Group I, II, III or IV, according to a Library Grouping System (LGS). The LGS is based on statistical information for each library using the following major operational factors: Circulation, Information/Reference, Full-time staffing, Gate Count and square footage.
Essential Job Functions
Directs a library resource center with a specialized collection comprised of ethnic, cultural, economic, or public service print and non-print library materials; plans and provides specialized reference services pertaining to the center's collection for customers throughout the Library; performs outreach to the community served by the special collection and plans events to highlight the collection and meet the needs of the community.
Serves as departmental specialist responsible for securing, evaluating and monitoring performers for children's programs department-wide; assists in planning and coordinating special children's programs such as Summer Reading Program, annual Performer's Showcase, annual bookmark contest, collaborative programs and other outreach programs; prepares book lists for special programs, prepares resource materials for use by field staff; assists in the training of staff in programming and hiring performers; monitors children's programming budget.
Conducts individual and group instruction in the proper use of Library technology and resources.
Researches and identifies grant programs, writes funding applications and assists in coordinating activities of a grant program.
Maintains records and prepares reports or grant proposals, as directed.
Implements policies and procedures.
Serves on committees to develop programs, policies, procedures, and training.
Acts in-charge of one or more community libraries as needed.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
A Master of Library Science degree from an accredited college or university - AND - One year of experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Librarian II in charge of a Group IV level or equivalent size community library or performing specialized professional library work - or - two years of experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Librarian I performing professional library work.
PHYSICAL CLASS III - MODERATE:
Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds
LICENSE:
A valid California Class "C" Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
Librarian II in the service of Los Angeles County is defined as: Has immediate charge of a Group IV level community library or performs specialized professional library work.
Librarian I in the service of Los Angeles County is defined as: Performs professional library work.
*In order to receive credit for a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Library Science, you must attach a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your application at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission. If you are unable to attach the required documents, you must either email to baldana@library.lacounty.gov or fax to (562) 940-4155. Please include exam number and exam title.
The institution must be accredited by the American Library Association (ALA). A list of ALA accredited programs are available on the ALA website at:
http://www.ala.org/accreditedprograms/directory
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience working with Native American communities. List the position title, employer, supervisor name and phone number and approximate dates of where you acquired the job experiences.
Experience and knowledge of current trends in Native American communities. List the position title, employer, supervisor name and phone number, approximate dates and describe which function(s) you performed and in what capacity.
Experience with Native American communities in the development of Library resources, materials and exhibits. List the position title, employer, supervisor name and phone number and approximate dates of where you acquired the job experiences.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of two parts:
Part 1: An Evaluation of Training and Experience weighted 25%. Each candidate's background will be evaluated on the basis of information provided on his/her County of Los Angeles Employment Application that pertains to the areas of Minimum Requirements and Desirable
Qualifications to determine the level and scope of the candidate's preparation for this position.
Part 2: An interview weighted 75% which will assess knowledge and understanding, adaptability, problem solving, interpersonal and public relations, oral communication and supervisory abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each weighted part of the examination to be added on the eligible list.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
Applications will be processed on an as received basis. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.
SPECIAL INFORMATION:
Appointees must be willing to work any shift, including evenings, nights and weekends.
BACKGROUND CHECKS:
Candidates appointed to Public Library positions are fingerprinted and are subject to a criminal background check by the State Department of Justice. Job-related convictions as defined by County Policy may result in discharge or disqualification from employment with the Public Library.
VACANCY INFORMATION:
The resulting eligible list will be used to fill a vacancy at the Huntington Park Public Library, American Indian Resource Center.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
Fill out your application completely. Applications must be filed online only. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, fax or in person will NOT be accepted. Any required documents must be submitted within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission.
Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.
The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements. Fill out the application completely and correctly to receive full credit for any related education, training, and job experience in the space provided. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work performed, and salary earned. If your application is incomplete, it may be rejected at any stage of the selection process. All information and records are subject to verification.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- All information included in the application is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.
- FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION.
- Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and/or Bulletin serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
Department Contact Name: Barbara Aldana
Department Contact Phone: (562) 940-8434
Department Contact Email: baldana@library.lacounty.gov
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
ADA Coordinator Phone: (562) 940-4155
ADA Coordinator Email: sfowler@library.lacounty.gov
Teletype Phone: (562) 940-8477