PT Librarian I chez City of Glendora, CA

About the Department

The City of Glendora is seeking a highly enthusiastic team player with a commitment to providing excellent opportunities and unforgettable experiences to the community, inside and outside the Library walls. This individual, as part of an innovative team, will inspire a collaborative environment with an open communication culture.  Join our team and enrich the community by connecting people to the world of ideas, information, and imagination to support their work, education, personal growth, and enjoyment.

The ideal candidate has the capacity to lead or to contribute to a group effort, generate ideas, and move projects forward both collaboratively and independently. This individual will demonstrate the ability to successfully interact with individuals of all ages and groups while providing exemplary customer service and guidance to patrons – as individuals and as a community, in person and virtually, on site and out in the field, locally and regionally.

If you pride yourself on having great interpersonal communication skills, having proven methods for effective program and service improvements, and demonstrating development through partnerships, then this is the opportunity for you!

This recruitment will be used to establish a list to fill one current part time opportunity. The PT Librarian I is anticipated to work approximately 19 hours per week, depending on library needs.

Position Duties

Under general supervision, provides services to patrons, both at the Library and at off-site locations; performs professional library work related to materials selection, information, referral, technology, readers’ services, and special programs; performs related duties as required.

Some of the typical duties of the Librarian I include but are not limited to, the following:

• Responds to verbal and written inquiries from groups and individuals, providing information, research, assistance, and advisement for the public on all informational topics, resources, and reading interests, referring customers to outside agencies if needed; provides orientation/tours of library facilities and services offered; explains and assists in the use of traditional and technological resources; creates print and electronic publications on a variety of resources, services, and topics.
• Conducts studies which may include observing patterns, taking counts, and surveys; responds by recommending, planning, and providing imaginative, dynamic services and programs for youth and adults; maintains a close working relationship with schools, day-care centers and institutions of higher/continuing education, ensuring that library services meet the needs of learners of all ages; may plan, coordinate and evaluate a summer reading program and additional programs year-round.
• Uses judgment in applying City policy, state and federal guidelines, and industry best practices to select, get price estimates for, order, classify and/or catalog publicly available materials and supplies for customers of all ages; prepares and submits records and reports concerning materials use; examines usage patterns and defects of a wide variety of materials to diagnose continued viability in public inventory; assists with budget preparation and participates in monitoring assigned budget.
• Plans, directs, and participates in special projects and programs including those involving library promotion and outreach activities to youth and adult organizations; attends meetings, conferences, or other functions; maintains active role in community organizations to promote library services; coordinates with other organizations to plan, organize and conduct presentations; may represent the City in a variety of meetings with the public and/or act as liaison to other City Departments.
• Provides information and/or assistance to library fund-raising support groups and other stakeholders for the enhancement of services and publicly available materials; writes and administrates grants; serves as project publicity coordinator as assigned; collects information from various units regarding upcoming programs, events, and activities; compiles information for administration, the development office, digital posting and distribution, submittal to local media, and/or other uses.
• Keeps abreast of technological advances related to library services, operations, and/or in public demand; locates and evaluates new technologies and database services; provides recommendations for implementation and/or purchase; assumes responsibility for developing, supporting, and training staff and public on use of the library’s online systems and digital services; researches technological issues; troubleshoots problems and assists the public; maintains records and requests maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Supervises and provides instruction and otherwise assists in the training of other Library personnel; monitors workflow and assigns projects; selects employees; reviews and evaluates employee performance; conducts preliminary disciplinary actions; as assigned, assumes responsibility for the library including other divisions, security of the facility, and the safety of the public.
• Recruits and trains volunteers; may coordinate an extensive youth volunteer program and/or specialized volunteer corps.
• Maintains cutting-edge knowledge of trends in the library profession through a variety of literary, training, educational, professional, and networking means.
• Assumes responsibility for regular children’s programming including conducting regularly scheduled Storytimes and coordinating with other staff for Storytimes; coordinates regularly scheduled children’s events and other outreach activities.
• Assists patrons at all Library service points, including information and circulation functions that may include, but are not limited to, checking materials in and out, handling complaints, placing holds and registering new patrons.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

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 two years of applicable specialized experience, such as working with children and other populations or technology, and enrollment in a Master’s degree program in Library Science or Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited program.  A Master’s degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science is highly desirable.

Knowledge and Skill Levels:

Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of professional library work; use of various library tools including databases and digital services; practices involved in the processing of library materials; principles of supervision; public relations skills; knowledge and application of cutting edge technology; classical, contemporary, and popular literature, non-fiction, and authors appropriate for readers of all ages.

Special Requirements:

Candidates must possess and maintain a valid Class C California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record during employment.

The successful candidate must be willing and available to work various shifts including evenings and weekends.