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GENERAL LIBRARIAN I (NON-CAREER)

Salary

$31.90 - $43.37 Hourly

Location

City of Long Beach, CA

Job Type

Unclassified - Part-Time, Seasonal

Job Number

LS24-038

Department

Library Services - (UC)

Opening Date

07/08/2024

Closing Date

7/22/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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DESCRIPTION

The Department of Library Services has immediate openings for three (3) at-will, unclassified, part time General Librarian I (Non Career). U nder the direction of a Senior Librarian the incumbent is responsible for serving as a backup librarian, performing professional and technical library work, including references/advisory services, cataloging, and providing additional program assistance, as needed.

Non-Career employees are allowed a maximum of 1,600 work hours over 12 months and are considered temporary, at-will employees who are not typically eligible for benefits. However, Non-Career employees may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions. The incumbent in this position will typically work 18 to 24 hours per week.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Provides reference assistance in person, by telephone, by mail, or electronically;

• Assists and advises readers in the selection of library materials;

• Prepares reading lists, bibliographies, and exhibits;

• Assists with the evaluation and selection of library materials;

• Prepares regular and special statistical and narrative reports;

• Plans and conducts special programs and projects;

• Participates in community outreach programs;

• Provides instruction in the use of print and electronic resources for the public and City staff;

• May supervise non-professional library staff;

• May act as lead in the absence of the Senior Librarian;

• Performs other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduation from an American Library Association accredited college/university with a Master's Degree in Library Science (proof required*);

• Willingness to work various shifts, including weekdays, evenings and/or weekends;

• Willingness to work at the Main Library or any of the Neighborhood Libraries;

• A valid driver's license or the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation for field travel, may be required for some assignments.

  *Required documents, such as transcripts must be uploaded to the online application in PDF format at the time of filing. Any documents submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristics on the document. Proof of education for academic degrees should indicate the type of degree and date of degree conferral. Candidates who possess degrees or units from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing.

DESIREABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish, Khmer or Tagalog.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL DEMONSTRATE:

• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds;

• Strong computer skills (internet-based platforms, MS Office Suite, databases) and the ability to learn and teach library related technology;

• Ability to exercise professionalism by combining tact, patience, and a personable demeanor.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will close at11:59 PM Pacific Time on July 22, 2024. To be considered, please submit an online application, including a cover letter, resume, and proof of education in PDF format. Applications that fail to include all necessary documents will be considered incomplete and will not be taken into consideration.

Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. For questions regarding this recruitment, please call (562) 570-6044.

The City of Long Beach is anEqual Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to theCalifornia Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with theAmericans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-6044.

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public. This information is available in an alternative format by request at the agency contact on the bulletin. If a special accommodation is desired, please contact the agency two (2) business days prior to the test, if applicable.

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INSTRUCTIONS:The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about the qualifications of applicants for this position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Do you understand these instructions?

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• No

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  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Do you have a masters degree from American Library Association accredited college/university Library Science?

• Yes, I have a Master's Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited college/university, and I understand that I need to attach proof of degree at time of application submission (proof required).

• No, I do not possess a Master's Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited college/university.

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  Do you have a valid driver's license or the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation? Field travel may be required.

• Yes. I have a valid driver license.

• I do not have a valid driver license but I have the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation.

• No. I do not have a valid driver license or the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation.

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  Do you have the ability to work irregular schedules including evenings and weekends?

• Yes

• No

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  DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Are you fluent in any of the following languages:

• Khmer

• Tagalog

• Spanish

• None of the above

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  REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS NOTICE:I understand that required documents, such as resumes, cover letters, degrees, or transcripts, must be uploaded to my online application in PDF format at the time of filing. I also understand that any proofs submitted must contain either my name or other identifying characteristics on the form, that proof of education for academic degrees must indicate degree conferral, and that proof of education for degrees or units outside the United States must include proof of educational equivalency.

• Yes

• No

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  CERTIFICATION STATEMENT:I hereby certify that all information provided in my online application, including the Supplemental Questionnaire, is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that the department may contact my current and past employers or educators to verify the information that I have provided in my application. I understand that any falsification or omission of material facts disqualifies me from further consideration for this recruitment. To certify the above statement, please type your full name below.

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City of Long Beach

Department

Library Services - (UC)

Address

200 W. Broadway

Long Beach, California, 90802

Phone

(562) 570-6944

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/longbeach

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