Assistant City Librarian Id - 16270

Description

THE POSITION: 

Under the general direction of the City Librarian, develops, organizes, and oversees a variety of library and community service programs and activities; performs related duties, as required. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required.  The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Develop and plan library programming. 
  • Participate in the selection, hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of personnel and the scheduling of part-time personnel.
  • Assist the public in making effective use of available services.
  • Classify and catalogue books, documents, serials, and other materials.
  • Ensure the development of social media, and the City webpage.
  • Ensure the preparation of promotional materials, including flyers, program brochures, newsletters, and press releases.  
  • Maintain pamphlets, audiovisuals, or other special collections. 
  • Ensure the completion of administrative tasks, including the maintenance of records, files, and other data. 
  • Ensure that assigned programs or events are operating in compliance with established City policies, and health and safety rules and regulations.  
  • Monitor assigned facilities and activities of users, and secure facilities, as required.  
  • Participate in assessing program and event needs for budget development. 
  • Recruit, interview, select, and train volunteers.
  • Assist in the evaluation of programs and events. 
  • Resolve customer satisfaction issues. 
  • Make recommendations on refund requests. 
  • Stay updated on changing trends and technology in public library operations and implement policy and procedure improvements as appropriate.
  • Assist in writing and administering grants for various programs and projects. 
  • Safely operate City vehicles & equipment.

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Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training, and Experience Guidelines:

Bachelor’s degree in Library Science or a related field AND two years of recent public library experience, including one year of supervisory experience.  

License and Certification Requirements:

Must possess a valid California class “C” driver’s license upon hire and maintain throughout the length of employment with the City of Victorville.  

KNOWLEDGE OF: 

  • City policies and procedures. 
  • Principles and practices of effective employee supervision.  
  • Principles and practices of contract administration. 
  • Principles and practices of public relations and marketing. 
  • Principles and practices of project management. 
  • Methods and techniques used in planning, marketing, and evaluating events and programs. 
  • Modern office practices and procedures. 
  • Operational characteristics of assigned programs and events. 
  • Principles and practices of effective and appropriate public contact and customer service. 
  • English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation, and basic mathematical principles. 

SKILL IN: 

  • Working independently under minimal supervision.  
  • Developing and maintaining library programs.  
  • Scheduling, training, and supervising the work of others.  
  • Using initiative, discretion, and judgment within established procedures, guidelines, and rules.  
  • Defining problems, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions.  
  • Organizing and managing multiple projects, with the ability to prioritize work.  
  • Expressing ideas clearly and communicating effectively verbally and in writing.  
  • Building effective teams and providing efficient customer service.  
  • Interpreting and applying City, state and federal policies, laws, and regulations.  
  • Operating a personal computer and various software applications. 
  • Preparing written reports, newsletters, flyers, and other written materials. 
  • Analyzing, interpreting, and explaining program policies and procedures.  
  • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted during the performance of work duties. 
  • Applying safe work practices. 
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