Full-Time Librarian I/II
Job Description
THE POSITION
This recruitment is to fill a Librarian position to oversee the Bookmobile program and the Adult Literacy Program. Candidate must be willing and able to drive a 32-foot Bookmobile. This position may include night and weekend hours. The purpose of this recruitment is to fill a current vacancy, as well as establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The Woodland Public Library is seeking a team-orientated, enthusiastic, and forward thinking Librarian to provide oversight, development, and implementation of programs and services related to our new Bookmobile Library program and our Adult Literacy Program. Successful candidates will be flexible, energetic, dedicated to customer service, positive, and excited to oversee and drive Woodland Public Library’s 32-foot Bookmobile throughout the City’s neighborhoods, to special events, schools, and other destinations. The position works in collaboration with the Library Director and Librarians to help the Library provide free and equitable access to information, and informative and dynamic programming. This is an outward facing position. The Ideal Candidate enjoys working with and developing relationships with the public, schools, and other City organizations. The ability to speak and understand Spanish is highly desirable.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of young adult’s, children’s, adult and other library programs and services. Assess patron needs and advise them in making effective use of library resources and services; assist patrons of all ages by answering reference questions and selecting print and non-print materials. Organize, maintain and index a variety of reference materials. As a Children’s Librarian: Plan, organize and present children’s programs including storytelling, book readings, video showings, crafts, and puppet shows, family programs and classes on children’s literature and parenting; provide outreach programs to city schools. Review new publications and collection materials and select materials for acquisition and/or disposition as appropriate. Regular and consistent attendance. Work cooperatively with others. Prepare publicity, coordinate the publication of brochures and coordinate the dissemination of library program publicity. Attend and represent the library at professional meetings as required. Compile library activity reports and statistics; assist in preparing the library budget. Plan, direct and supervise the work of staff involved in assigned library section. Perform related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education
Librarian I and II: Possession of a Master of Library Sciences Degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience
Librarian I: No experience required.
Librarian II: Two (2) years performing duties comparable to those of a Librarian I in the City of Woodland.
APPLICATION
Apply with a City of Woodland application by visiting www.cityofwoodland.org/employment or the Human Resources Office, City Hall, 300 First Street, 2nd Floor, Woodland, CA 95695 by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 23, 2022. Supplemental questionnaire must be submitted with the application by the final filing date to be considered. Résumés and cover letters are encouraged but will not be accepted in lieu of the application form. Postmarks will not be accepted.
Review Process: Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the examination may consist of an application screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview or any combination thereof. Applicants will be required to take and pass a medical examination by a City of Woodland physician to insure their physical suitability to perform the assigned duties. If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please notify Human Resources at least seven days prior to the event.
Virtual panel interview tentatively scheduled for the week of October 17, 2022.
BENEFITS
Current Salary: Librarian I $4,928.90 – $6,290.65 per month
Librarian II $5,440.57 – $6,943.70 per month
Retirement: CalPERS Retirement System (2% @ 60 Formula for Classic CalPERS members and 2% @ 62 Formula for new CalPERS members)
The City does not participate in social security
Deferred Comp: Choice of deferred compensation plans (Traditional and Roth).
City will match up to 2% of employee’s base salary
Medical: CalPERS Medical Insurance Plans, including HMOs & PPOs
City gives an allowance toward the cost of insurance
Maximum family allowance for 2022 is $2,195.79 per month
Dental / Vision: City paid Delta Dental and Medical Eye Services
STD / LTD: City paid wage protection for short and long term disabilities
Life Insurance: City provides $50,000 life insurance policy
Supplemental Benefits: Voluntary Supplemental Life, Cancer and Accident Only insurances, Critical Illness and Flexible Spending Accounts available
Vacation: 7 hours per month during first 3 years of service
Sick Leave: 8 hours per month
Administrative Leave: 96 hours of leave time per fiscal year
Holidays: 12.5 paid holidays (including two floating holidays)
Prof. Growth Incentive: $625 per fiscal year for additional educational or professional activities
The City of Woodland hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.
The City of Woodland is an Equal Opportunity Employer
LIBRARIAN I / II
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
The purpose of this supplemental application is to obtain enough job-related information to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the selection process. Completion of this form is a required part of the selection process and must be submitted with your employment application by the final filing date. Candidates who do not complete this supplemental application will be eliminated from further consideration. Content, clarity and completeness of answers are factors which will be considered in the evaluation process. Omitted information cannot be considered or assumed. Please limit your responses to no more than one page per question and do not provide any additional information or materials other than the information requested herein. Attach the answers to this supplemental application and number each answer accordingly. Please answer the following questions:
- Do you possess a Masters of Library Sciences degree from an accredited college or university? Yes No
- Are you willing & able to work nights and weekends as needed? Yes No
- Are you willing & able to drive a 32-foot Bookmobile? Yes No
- Describe your philosophy of library service, addressing public service, collection development, and programming. Has your philosophy changed in the past, and if so, why?
- Describe the most innovative program or service you’ve developed for a specific age group. If you haven’t had the opportunity to develop a program yet, describe a program or service that you would like to develop. Please detail your steps in planning, implanting and evaluating your program or service.
- This position will oversee two distinct areas of library service; the Adult Literacy program and the Bookmobile program. How do you see yourself fitting into that role?
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NAME (Please Print): _____________________________________
DATE: _________
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How to Apply
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