[Posted 2010.1. 4]

Arcadia Public Library
LIBRARIAN

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
City of Arcadia

LIBRARIAN
SALARY*
$4,073 - $5,087 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 $845. CalPERS retirement formula 2.5% @ 55.

FINAL FILING
DATE
ONLY THE FIRST 100 COMPLETED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2010 AT 4:00 P.M. A City application form is required and may be obtained at the Human Resources Office or by calling (626) 574-5405. Application materials may also be downloaded from the City’s website at www.ci.arcadia.ca.us. Postmarks and faxes will not be accepted.
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.

APPLICATION INFORMATION
In addition to the City’s application, candidates must submit the Supplemental Application. Failure to submit with the application will result in disqualification from the recruitment process.

THE POSITION
Librarian I: This is the entry level in the Librarian class series. Under immediate supervision, perform professional library work in one or more assigned areas of the Library; perform extensive customer service duties; provide general and specialized reference, reader’s advisory, referral, and information services to patrons in person, by mail, e-mail, and over the telephone; aid patrons in the selection of materials, collections and resources; perform manual and electronic searches of sources; participate in supervising assigned volunteers; plan, schedule, and publicize library programs, exhibits, and events for children, youth and adults; conduct community outreach including presentations at local schools; operate a variety of office machines; attend and participate in workshops, seminars, conferences, and training programs; maintain Federal Depository Collection according to Federal standards; maintain Arcadia History Collection and library archives; catalog all library materials; assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services in the assigned areas of reference, children’s services, or technical services; select and evaluate materials including books, magazines, audio, video, electronic database and CD-Rom products; continually weed collection; and perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
The Librarian I position is a part of the Librarian I/II flexible staffing position. Employees at the ibrarian I level may have an opportunity to promote to the Librarian II level.

Current opening is in the Children’s section. The eligibility list created from this recruitment may be used to fill full-time and part-time vacancies in Adult, Technical or Children’s Services in the next 12 months. Appointments of current and future positions are contingent on available funds.

WORK SCHEDULE
The current work schedule of the Library is Monday through Saturday. This position will include evening and Saturday work.

REQUIREMENTS
Experience: Some experience working in a library is desirable. Education: Equivalent to a Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited college or university.
Special Conditions: Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, and lift, carry, push, and pull 20 – 30 lbs.

THE SELECTION PROCESS
Applications will be reviewed and those candidates whose applications indicate they have met the minimum requirements will be further considered to continue in the recruitment process. The selection process may consist of: Application Evaluation (Qualifying), Supplemental Application (Qualifying) and Oral Examination (100%). Candidates will be selected for the oral interview 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. Pre-employment background and medical examinations are additional requirements for hire. Failure in either of these areas will result in removal from the recruitment process. 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.
Exam No. 10-01

Application Supplement

Date Posted: 1/4/2010

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