[Posted 2009.1. 5]
Arcadia Public Library
PRINCIPAL LIBRARIAN - Children's Services
SALARY*
$5,677 - $7,090 per month. *In addition to the monthly salary, the
City contributes 7% of the employee's share of monthly salary to the
Public Employees' Retirement System and offers a monthly benefit allowance
of $738. Retirement formula 2.5%@ 55.
FINAL FILING
DATE
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2009 AT 5:00 P.M. A City application is required
and may be obtained at Human Resources or by calling (626) 574-5405.
Resumes may be attached to the City application but will not be accepted
in lieu of a completed City application. Application materials may
also be downloaded from the City's website at www.ci.arcadia.ca.us.
Faxed materials or postmarks will not be accepted.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
In addition to the City's application, applicants must submit the
Supplemental Application. Failure to submit with the application by
the final filing date will result in disqualification from the recruitment
process.
Human Resources office hours: Monday through Thursday, 7:30 A.M. to
5:30 P.M. and alternate Fridays, 7:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. City Hall
offices are closed on alternate Fridays.
THE POSITION
Under general direction, supervises, plans, and administers Divisional
programs and services; and provides responsible staff assistance to
the Assistant City Librarian. Supervises and coordinates a variety
of operational activities for the Library including building maintenance,
news media relations, patron relations, personnel issues, and the
selection and purchase of Library equipment. Develops, implements
and evaluates programs; evaluates and selects materials including
books, magazines, audio, video, CD-ROM products, and electronic resources.
Manages and participates in the development and administration of
the assigned Division annual budget; coordinates staff training, using
excellent customer services skills, assist patrons in locating appropriate
information sources; coordinates collection development; makes public
presentations; maintains a variety of records and statistics; participates
on a variety of committees, boards, and task forces; assists in the
design and updating of the Library web pages; prepares a variety of
reports; coordinates selection and acquisition; responds to and resolves
inquires and complaints; and performs other related duties as required.
Current opening is in Children's Services. The eligibility list created
from this recruitment may be used to fill full-time vacancies in Children's
Services, Technical Services or Adult Services in the next 12 months.
WORK SCHEDULE
The current work schedule of the Library is Monday through Saturday.
This position may include some evening and Saturday work.
REQUIREMENTS
Four years of responsible professional library experience including
some administrative and supervisory experience. Education equivalent
to a Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited college
or university. Knowledge of modern and complex principles and practices
of library and information science. Ability to work in a standard
office or library environment.
THE SELECTION PROCESS
Applications will be reviewed and those candidates whose applications
indicate they have met the requirements will be invited to continue
in the recruitment process. The selection process will consist of:
Application Evaluation (Qualifying), Supplemental Application (Qualifying)
and Qualifications Appraisal Interview (100%). Candidates will be
selected for oral interviews based on qualifying review of application
materials. The City reserves the right to limit the number of interviews
conducted. The interview score determines ranking on the eligibility
list and remain in effect for one year. Please Note: If you have a
disability that may require an accommodation in the selection process,
please notify Human Resources in writing when you submit your application.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Administrative Services Department, Human Resources Office, 240 West
Huntington Drive
Post Office Box 60021, Arcadia, CA 91066-6021, (626) 574-5405
Website: www.ci.arcadia.ca.us
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