Librarian

Description

ABOUT THE POSITION:  
The Monterey Public Library is currently recruiting to fill one (1) full-time Librarian position in the Reference Services section. The Reference & Local History Librarian position provides excellent reference and readers advisory service to all customers; plans, prepares, and implements programs that promote awareness, use and support of local history collections; and catalogs, describes, and processes local history materials. The selected candidate will be passionate about bringing history alive, forge strong community connections with local history organizations, coordinate programs and projects that celebrate and preserve community memory, and provide friendly customer service for all ages at a busy public desk.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assess community needs and interests in assigned program, service and collection areas.
• Initiate and research project ideas; prepare and present proposals.
• Design, develop, promote, deliver, and evaluate Library services individually, with other staff members, with volunteers, and with partner organizations.
• Coordinate special projects and activities.
• Monitor, oversee, and maintain public areas of the Library; interpret and enforce library policies.
• Direct Library operations when management staff is not present.
• Provide excellent customer service for all ages and backgrounds, including in person and phone reference, circulation assistance,   reference and readers advisory service at a busy single service desk.
• Assist customers in using Library resources and services of all types.
• Establish criteria for, develop, and evaluate collections in physical and digital formats based on community needs and interests.
• In assigned area(s) of specialization (e.g. youth, teen, adult, local history), plan, promote, present, and evaluate culturally sensitive programs and events in the Library and the community to assist Library customers, promote Library services, and encourage literacy.
• Create displays, publications, Web pages, and other resources in physical and digital formats to provide information and promote Library services.
• Catalog, describe, and organize Library resources to provide customer access.
• Represent and promote the Library at community programs, meetings, and events.
• Drive the Bookmobile and provide bookmobile service as assigned.
• Train staff, customers, and volunteers in the use of Library resources, services, and technologies.
• Train, schedule, coordinate, and/or oversee paraprofessional, part-time, and/or volunteer staff in assigned project or work areas.
• Develop partnerships with community organizations for programs and library services.
• Maintain and expand knowledge and skills through continuing education and professional interaction.
• Support the relationship between the City of Monterey and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
• Perform other job-related duties within the scope of this job classification as assigned. 

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education: Completion of a Master’s Degree from a school of Library and Information Science accredited by the American Library Association.

Experience: This is an entry level position. Experience working in a Public Library is desirable, but not required. 

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.