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Monday, April 15, 2013

[LIBJOBS] USA - City of Woodland - Librarian I

Posting Date:  April 8, 2013     -     Final Filing Date:  April 26, 2013

THE CITY OF WOODLAND INVITES YOUR APPLICATION FOR LIBRARIAN I – FT w/excellent benefits

Salary: $4,044.57 – $4,916.19 mo.


THE POSITION

This is a full time mid-management position supervised by Library Services Director or her designee.  Performs professional library work, primarily related to youth services; to plan, organize and direct children and young adult programs; and to oversee activities in the children and YA/Teen sections of the library.  This position will be required to work some weekends (Saturday and/or Sunday) as part of a scheduled workweek.

 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of young adult’s, children’s, adult and other library programs and services.  Assess patron needs and advise them in making effective use of library resources and services; assist patrons of all ages by answering reference questions and selecting print and non-print materials.  Organize, maintain and index a variety of reference materials including government documents, maps and pamphlets.  As a Children’s Librarian: Plan, organize and present children’s programs including storytelling, book readings, video showings, crafts, and puppet shows, family programs and classes on children’s literature and parenting; provide outreach programs to city schools.  Review new publications and collection materials and select materials for acquisition and/or disposition as appropriate.  Regular and consistent attendance.  Work cooperatively with others.  Prepare publicity, coordinate the publication of brochures and coordinate the dissemination of library program publicity.  Attend and represent the library at professional meetings as required.  Compile library activity reports and statistics; assist in preparing the library budget.  Plan, direct and supervise the work of staff involved in assigned library section.  Perform related duties as assigned.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

 

Education: Possession of a Master of Library Sciences Degree from an accredited college or university.

 

Experience: None Required

APPLICATION

Apply with a City of Woodland application to the Human Resources Office, City Hall, 300 First Street, Woodland, CA 95695 by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 26, 2013.  Supplemental questionnaire must be submitted with the application by the final filing date to be considered.  Résumés and cover letters are encouraged but will not be accepted in lieu of the application form.  Postmarks will not be accepted. 


Review Process:  Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best qualified applicants will be invited for further examination.  All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.  Depending upon the number of applications received, the examination may consist of an application screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview or any combination thereof.

 

Applicants will be required to take and pass a medical examination by a City of Woodland physician to insure their physical suitability to perform the assigned duties.  If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please notify Human Resources at least seven days prior to the event.

 

BENEFITS

Retirement:                                      CalPERS Retirement System (2% @ 60 Formula for current CalPERS members and 2% @ 62 Formula for new CalPERS members)

The City does not participate in social security

Deferred Comp:                               Choice of deferred compensation plans.  City will match up to 2% of employee’s base salary

Medical:                                            CalPERS Medical Insurance Plans, including HMOs & PPOs

                                                            City gives an allowance toward the cost of insurance

Dental/Vision:                                  City paid Delta Dental and Medical Eye Services

STD/LTD:                                           City paid wage protection for short and long term disabilities

Life Insurance:                                 City provides $50,000 life insurance policy

Vacation:                                           7 hours per month during first 3 years of service

Sick Leave:                                        8 hours per month

Administrative Leave:                     96 hours of leave time given each fiscal year

Holidays:                                           12.5 paid holidays (including two floating holidays)

Prof. Growth Incentive:                 $625/yr for additional educational or professional activities

 

 

The City of Woodland hires only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

The City of Woodland is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

LIBRARIAN I

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

 

The purpose of this supplemental application is to obtain enough job-related information to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the selection process. Completion of this form is a required part of the selection process and must be submitted with your employment application by the final filing date.  Candidates who do not complete this supplemental application will be eliminated from further consideration. Content, clarity and completeness of answers are factors which will be considered in the evaluation process.  Omitted information cannot be considered or assumed.  Please limit your responses to no more than one page per question and do not provide any additional information or materials other than the information requested herein. Attach the answers to this supplemental application and number each answer accordingly. Please answer the following questions:

 

  1. Give us an overview of your knowledge of children's literature. Include course work, experiences, reading tastes and personal reading knowledge depth and breadth. How do you keep up to date with children's literature?

 

  1. Describe your philosophy of library service to young people, addressing public service, collection development, and programming. Has your philosophy changed in the past, and if so, for what reasons?

 

  1. Describe the most innovative program or service you have developed for a specific age group. If you have not had the opportunity to develop a program yet, describe a program or service that you would like to develop. Please detail your steps in planning, implementing and evaluating your program or service.

 

  1. Youth librarians are often asked to plan and present programs for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Think of the age group you most enjoy working with and tell us how you would plan an age-appropriate program. How would you evaluate the program to determine its success?

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I certify that the information I have provided is accurate and completed to the best of my knowledge.  I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment with the City of Woodland.

 

NAME (Please Print): _____________________________________DATE: _________

SIGNATURE:___________________________________________________________

 

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Rachael Smith

Human Resources Analyst

City of Woodland

300 First Street

Woodland, CA 95695

(530) 661-5809

(530) 661-5813 Fax

 

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